Procure To Pay Lead

Aston Carter•Winston-Salem, NC

7d•$140,546 - $228,405•Hybrid

About The Position

The Procure‑to‑Pay Lead (Director of Pay Operations) oversees the organization’s full accounts payable lifecycle, ensuring timely vendor payments, regulatory compliance, and strong internal controls. This leader drives process improvements, manages a high‑performing AP team, and collaborates across finance, supply chain, procurement, IT, and clinical operations to optimize end‑to-end P2P processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
7+ years of Accounts Payable experience, including 3+ years in a healthcare environment.
5+ years of leadership or management experience.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, healthcare financial operations, supply chain, and regulatory compliance.
High proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with ERP systems such as Infor, Oracle, SAP, Workday, or comparable platforms.
Proven success in process improvement, system implementation, and team development.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and negotiate with vendors.
Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and organizational abilities.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree (MBA, MHA, or related).
CPA certification.
Experience in a multi‑site or large healthcare environment.
Familiarity with centralized invoice payment processing.

Responsibilities

Lead daily Accounts Payable operations, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and staff oversight.
Oversee month‑end and year‑end AP close processes, including reconciliations and reporting.
Ensure timely and compliant disbursement of payments according to organizational and regulatory standards.
Maintain strong vendor relationships, resolve disputes, and ensure accurate documentation.
Implement and maintain internal controls to prevent fraud, errors, and inefficiencies.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, IRS regulations, and healthcare‑related financial standards.
Support internal and external audit requests and provide required documentation.
Lead automation and technology initiatives to improve AP workflow and overall P2P efficiency.
Partner with procurement, sourcing, vendor management, finance, IT, and clinical partners to optimize P2P processes.
Provide reporting and analysis to senior leadership regarding AP performance and vendor trends.
Recruit, train, mentor, and develop Accounts Payable team members.
Create performance plans and support team members’ professional growth.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high reliability.