Accounts Payable Director

Legence • Louisville, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

CMTA is hiring an Accounts Payable (AP) Director who will lead all AP operations across a portfolio of Legence Design and Engineering companies, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant disbursements at scale. This role owns end-to-end AP strategy and execution, including shared services leadership, vendor lifecycle management, cash disbursement controls, systems optimization, and continuous improvement. The ideal leader brings deep AP expertise, multi-entity consolidations experience, strong internal control orientation, and a track record of building high-performing teams and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive AP experience, including 5+ years leading multi-entity or shared-services AP teams
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and AP best practices; SOX/ICFR experience preferred
• Hands-on ERP expertise (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and AP automation platforms (e.g., Coupa, Tipalti, Kyriba, Basware, Stampli)
• Proven success implementing AP transformations: OCR/e-invoicing, workflow automation, supplier portals, and payment optimization
• Strong data/analytics orientation; advanced Excel and familiarity with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills; ability to influence across Finance, Procurement, and Operations
• Demonstrated ability to operate in high-volume, fast-paced environments with multiple legal entities and complex approval structures
• Current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead AP operations across multiple companies/entities, ensuring standardized policies and controls while accommodating entity-specific requirements
• Design and manage a centralized/shared services AP function, including invoice capture, 2- and 3-way match, exception handling, payment runs, and month-end close
• Oversee full vendor lifecycle: onboarding, due diligence, W-9/W-8 collection, TIN verification, payment terms, credit memos, and offboarding
• Own AP policy framework and internal controls, including approval matrices, segregation of duties, SOX/ICFR compliance, and audit readiness
• Manage disbursement strategies and payment methods (ACH, wire, check) optimizing for cash flow, discounts, rebates, and fees
• Establish and monitor KPIs, and dashboards (e.g., days to approve, % touchless invoices, on-time payments, discount capture, duplicate rate, aged GR/IR)
• Drive AP systems roadmap: evaluate, implement, and optimize ERP/AP automation tools (supplier portals, e-invoicing, payments)
• Coordinate with Tax and Compliance on 1099’s, escheatment, and regulatory obligations across jurisdictions
• Lead month- and quarter-end close activities: accruals, reconciliations, AP aging reviews, intercompany settlements, and reporting
• Oversee intercompany payables and cross-entity allocations; ensure proper documentation, eliminations, and transfer pricing considerations
• Build and mentor a high-performing team across locations; define org structure, capacity planning, workforce management, and career development
• Manage vendor communications and issue resolution; elevate supplier experience and maintain strong relationships with strategic partners
• Serve as primary AP contact for internal/external audits; ensure timely evidence, remediation, and continuous control improvements
• Develop and manage AP budgets and forecasts; track cost-to-pay and drive efficiencies through automation and process redesign
• Champion change management and continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma), reducing cycle time and increasing first-pass yield

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
• Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy.
• Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager