Director, Accounts Payable
About The Position
The Director of Account Payable is a highly skilled, technology-forward leader responsible for overseeing company-wide accounts payable operations, vendor management, PO matching, and reconciliation processes while also managing cash planning, cash flow forecasting, and treasury operations. This role is critical in a construction environment where accurate job cost allocation, subcontractor payment compliance, and cash visibility directly affect project performance and trade partner relationships. The ideal candidate brings deep AP expertise, strong process optimization skills, and modern automation experience.
Requirements
- 5+ years of Accounts Payable experience, preferably in the construction or project-based industry.
- Deep knowledge of Accounts Payable workflows, PO matching, vendor reconciliations, and construction payment compliance.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (preferred).
- Strong proficiency with ERP systems and AP automation platforms (Microsoft Dynamics experience preferred but not required).
- Highly skilled in technology, automation tools, workflow systems, and data dashboards.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with construction financial concepts: retainage, WIP, and subcontractor agreements.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant disbursements to subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
- Manage and enforce 2-way/3-way PO matching (invoice, PO, receiving) with correct job cost coding and cost allocation.
- Lead vendor account reconciliations ensuring statement-to-ledger accuracy, identifying discrepancies, and resolving issues promptly.
- Build, optimize, and enforce AP policies, controls, and workflows, including approval hierarchies and segregation of duties.
- Ensure subcontractor payments meet all compliance requirements (lien waivers, insurance, W-9s, pay-if-paid rules, retention releases).
- Oversee high-volume invoice processing with a strong focus on accuracy, efficiency, and auditability.
- Partner with Procurement to streamline the procure-to-pay lifecycle and vendor onboarding processes.
- Maintain accurate aging reports, vendor terms, and early-pay discount programs.
- Lead AP automation initiatives (OCR invoice capture, vendor portals, electronic payments).
- Maximize ERP and construction software capabilities (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central).
- Implement dashboards for AP KPIs including aging, accruals, exceptions, and forecasted payments.
- Collaborate with IT to ensure system integrations run smoothly and securely.
- Continuously refine processes and adopt new technologies to reduce manual effort and increase accuracy.
Benefits
- Training / Professional development opportunities
- 401(k) with 4% company match
- Summer Fridays
- Flexible remote/hybrid work options
- Paid parental leave
- Team lunches, events, and stocked kitchens
- Modern, collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park, New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Baltimore
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
