AVP, Accounts Payable

Healthcare Systems of America•Fort Lauderdale, FL

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Vice President (AVP), Corporate Accounts Payable, is a senior finance leader responsible for overseeing the enterprise-wide accounts payable function across a healthcare system. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant processing of vendor payments while driving operational efficiency, internal controls, and strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals. The AVP partners closely with Treasury, Accounting, Audit, Supply Chain, and clinical/non-clinical leadership to support financial stewardship in a complex healthcare environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (required)
10+ years of progressive experience in accounts payable, finance operations, or shared services
5+ years in a senior leadership or management role
Deep knowledge of AP best practices, internal controls, and healthcare financial operations
Strong leadership, change management, and communication skills
Proven ability to manage complex, high-volume environments
Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to collaborate effectively across clinical, operational, and corporate teams

Nice To Haves

Master's degree (MBA, MHA, or similar) or CPA preferred
Healthcare system experience strongly preferred (hospital, regional healthcare systems, payer, or large provider group)
Experience with large-scale ERP systems and AP automation platforms

Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership for the corporate AP function, including shared services and multi-entity operations
Develop and execute AP strategy aligned with organizational financial, operational, and compliance objectives
Establish and maintain strong internal controls, policies, and procedures in accordance with GAAP, regulatory, and audit requirements
Serve as a key advisor to finance leadership on AP-related risks, opportunities, and performance metrics
Oversee high-volume AP operations, including invoice processing, vendor payments, expense reimbursement, and 1099 reporting
Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant processing of payments across all entities and locations
Drive standardization and optimization of AP workflows, including automation, system enhancements, and process redesign
Monitor and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) such as cycle time, accuracy, cost per invoice, and vendor satisfaction
Lead implementation and optimization of AP systems (e.g., ERP, invoice automation, OCR, RPA)
Partner with IT and Supply Chain to improve procure-to-pay (P2P) integration and data integrity
Identify opportunities to leverage technology to reduce manual effort, improve controls, and enhance scalability
Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, tax reporting (e.g., 1099), and internal/external audit requirements
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities related to AP
Collaborate with Treasury on cash flow planning, payment timing, and vendor terms
Manage audit inquiries and implement corrective actions as needed
Oversee vendor relationships related to AP, including issue resolution and communication escalation
Partner with Supply Chain, Legal, and Contracting to ensure adherence to payment terms and contract compliance
Serve as a senior point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding AP policies, escalations, and strategic initiatives
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing AP leadership team and staff
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and service excellence
Support workforce planning, talent development, and succession planning within the AP function