Director of Accounts Payable

Texas Children's Hospital•Bellaire, TX

About The Position

Lead Modern Disbursement Operations Oversee all accounts payable and disbursement activities, ensuring timely, accurate, and policy-compliant vendor payments Maintain strong governance of vendor master data, including onboarding, maintenance, and data integrity Ensure compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements while maintaining operational excellence Drive effective utilization of ERP systems and financial platforms supporting disbursement operations Drive Digital Transformation & Process Innovation Lead the evolution toward a highly automated, touchless accounts payable environment through workflow redesign and emerging technologies Identify, evaluate, and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and service delivery Partner with Finance and Information Services to modernize systems, tools, and reporting capabilities Champion innovation that strengthens financial operations and reduces manual effort Strengthen Controls, Compliance & Risk Management Establish and continuously enhance internal controls across accounts payable and business expense processes Ensure appropriate access, governance, and protection of sensitive financial and vendor data Proactively identify and mitigate fraud risks through strong controls and monitoring practices Maintain compliance with regulatory standards, internal policies, and accreditation requirements Lead High-Performing Teams & Culture Build, lead, and develop a high-performing accounts payable team rooted in HEART values Foster a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement Evaluate team structure and workflows to drive productivity, engagement, and operational effectiveness Set clear performance expectations aligned with departmental and organizational goals Deliver Strategic Insights & Operational Excellence Provide timely, accurate reporting and insights to leadership and key stakeholders Identify opportunities to enhance financial disbursement processes and lead implementation of improvements Support the Controller with financial analysis, reporting, and special initiatives Monitor performance metrics and drive actions that improve outcomes and accountability Strengthen Enterprise Collaboration Serve as a cross-functional leader across Accounting, Supply Chain, Information Services, and Internal Audit/Compliance Partner with stakeholders to ensure alignment, transparency, and effective service delivery Communicate clearly and influence outcomes across all levels of the organization Support Accreditation & Regulatory Excellence Ensure departmental readiness for Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements Maintain policies and procedures aligned with current regulations and industry best practices Collaborate across departments to support system-wide compliance and accreditation efforts

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline required
7+ years of experience in financial disbursements, accounts payable, and/or accounting functions
5+ years of progressive leadership or supervisory experience

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA, Finance, or related field) preferred
CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CPP (Certified Payroll Professional), APM, or related certification preferred
Experience operating within large, complex organizational environments
Experience working with ERP systems, preferably Oracle Cloud
Experience in a healthcare or highly regulated environment preferred
Experience leading or supporting ERP implementations

Responsibilities

Oversee all accounts payable and disbursement activities, ensuring timely, accurate, and policy-compliant vendor payments
Maintain strong governance of vendor master data, including onboarding, maintenance, and data integrity
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements while maintaining operational excellence
Drive effective utilization of ERP systems and financial platforms supporting disbursement operations
Lead the evolution toward a highly automated, touchless accounts payable environment through workflow redesign and emerging technologies
Identify, evaluate, and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and service delivery
Partner with Finance and Information Services to modernize systems, tools, and reporting capabilities
Champion innovation that strengthens financial operations and reduces manual effort
Establish and continuously enhance internal controls across accounts payable and business expense processes
Ensure appropriate access, governance, and protection of sensitive financial and vendor data
Proactively identify and mitigate fraud risks through strong controls and monitoring practices
Maintain compliance with regulatory standards, internal policies, and accreditation requirements
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing accounts payable team rooted in HEART values
Foster a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement
Evaluate team structure and workflows to drive productivity, engagement, and operational effectiveness
Set clear performance expectations aligned with departmental and organizational goals
Provide timely, accurate reporting and insights to leadership and key stakeholders
Identify opportunities to enhance financial disbursement processes and lead implementation of improvements
Support the Controller with financial analysis, reporting, and special initiatives
Monitor performance metrics and drive actions that improve outcomes and accountability
Serve as a cross-functional leader across Accounting, Supply Chain, Information Services, and Internal Audit/Compliance
Partner with stakeholders to ensure alignment, transparency, and effective service delivery
Communicate clearly and influence outcomes across all levels of the organization
Ensure departmental readiness for Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements
Maintain policies and procedures aligned with current regulations and industry best practices
Collaborate across departments to support system-wide compliance and accreditation efforts