Director, LBS Accounts Payable

LifePoint Hospitals•Brentwood, TN

34d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you'll support those in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members - positively impacting our mission of making communities healthier. More about our team The Lifepoint Business Services (LBS) Accounts Payable team plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate, efficient, and compliant disbursement processes across all facilities. This team supports daily operations, vendor relationships, and the overall Procure-to-Pay (P2P) function while continuously driving improvements that enhance accuracy, timeliness, and internal control. How you'll contribute A Director, LBS Accounts Payable who thrives in this role: Leads the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring all disbursements are accurate, timely, and compliant. Partners closely with the Procurement Lead to optimize end-to-end Procure-to-Pay process efficiency and effectiveness. Develops, implements, and maintains departmental policies, procedures, goals, and objectives aligned with organizational strategy. Oversees all disbursements, including invoice processing, payment disbursement, patient refunds, and 1099 reporting. Manages vendor relationships, including resolution of escalated payment issues and vendor data accuracy. Measures, monitors, and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to disbursement management. Collaborates with Procurement to resolve conflicts, reconcile exceptions, and drive process improvements. Identifies opportunities for cost savings, operational efficiencies, and system optimization. Maintains a strong internal control framework ensuring complete audit trails for all duties performed. Builds and maintains effective communication and relationships with facility and corporate stakeholders. Hires, trains, and develops Accounts Payable staff, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Ensures month-end close activities and financial reporting deliverables are completed accurately and on time. Maintains regular and reliable attendance and performs other duties as assigned. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent care and service. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth: Tuition assistance, loan repayment, and 401(k) with company match. Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs including virtual care, mental health services, and lifestyle discounts. Professional Development: Ongoing learning, continuing education, and career advancement opportunities. What we're looking for Applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Supply Chain Operations, Accounting, or a related field) and 5-7 years of experience in Accounts Payable leadership or a similar role. Additional qualifications include: Expertise in Procure-to-Pay processes and systems; experience with Oracle Cloud strongly preferred. Proven ability to lead large teams, manage priorities, and drive operational excellence. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience implementing process improvements. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and vendor relationship management skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and data analysis/reporting tools. Deep understanding of internal controls, financial compliance, and audit requirements. Travel Requirement: Up to 10% overnight travel by land and/or air. EEOC Statement Lifepoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. Employment Sponsorship Statement You must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Requirements

Applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Supply Chain Operations, Accounting, or a related field) and 5-7 years of experience in Accounts Payable leadership or a similar role.
Expertise in Procure-to-Pay processes and systems; experience with Oracle Cloud strongly preferred.
Proven ability to lead large teams, manage priorities, and drive operational excellence.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience implementing process improvements.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and vendor relationship management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and data analysis/reporting tools.
Deep understanding of internal controls, financial compliance, and audit requirements.

Responsibilities

Leads the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring all disbursements are accurate, timely, and compliant.
Partners closely with the Procurement Lead to optimize end-to-end Procure-to-Pay process efficiency and effectiveness.
Develops, implements, and maintains departmental policies, procedures, goals, and objectives aligned with organizational strategy.
Oversees all disbursements, including invoice processing, payment disbursement, patient refunds, and 1099 reporting.
Manages vendor relationships, including resolution of escalated payment issues and vendor data accuracy.
Measures, monitors, and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to disbursement management.
Collaborates with Procurement to resolve conflicts, reconcile exceptions, and drive process improvements.
Identifies opportunities for cost savings, operational efficiencies, and system optimization.
Maintains a strong internal control framework ensuring complete audit trails for all duties performed.
Builds and maintains effective communication and relationships with facility and corporate stakeholders.
Hires, trains, and develops Accounts Payable staff, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Ensures month-end close activities and financial reporting deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance and performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Tuition assistance, loan repayment, and 401(k) with company match.
Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs including virtual care, mental health services, and lifestyle discounts.
Ongoing learning, continuing education, and career advancement opportunities.

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