[Hiring] Director of Accounts Payable @Aston Carter

Role Description

Oversee the Accounts Payable function for the entire company across multiple ERP platforms and complex, multi-entity structures. Ensure accurate and consistent coding and mapping across systems and legal entities. Lead integration of newly acquired branches into standardized AP processes and technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain KPIs and SLAs to ensure timeliness, accuracy, compliance, and service excellence across all AP operations.
• Manage and develop AP management staff and ensure effective leadership of their respective teams across the U.S.
• Develop capacity and staffing models to maximize economies of scale while maintaining service levels.
• Establish and enforce enterprise-wide cash disbursement policies and procedures.
• Serve as executive sponsor and operational partner to the Sr. Manager of Concur.
• Drive straight-through processing for both invoice and T&E workflows.
• Improve automation rates and reduce manual intervention.
• Ensure clear ownership, approval governance, and accountability.
• Oversee all technology integrations impacting AP, including Concur (Invoice & Expense), ERP systems, and workflow tools.
• Develop and document standardized process flows and internal controls across all systems.
• Ensure compliance with all internal and external audit requirements.
• Liaise with Purchasing and Procurement to manage vendor terms, payment timing strategies, and working capital alignment.
• Track and maximize early pay discounts, rebates, and payment optimization opportunities.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives, including payment method optimization, process automation, and elimination of redundant manual tasks.
• Manage regional stakeholder relationships, including recurring performance reporting and monthly business reviews.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end close responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive AP leadership experience in a large, multi-entity organization.
• Substantial hands-on experience with both Concur Invoice and Concur Expense is required.
• Demonstrated experience managing Accounts Payable across multiple ERP systems simultaneously.
• Experience overseeing complex structures and multi-entity mappings.
• Proven ability to lead and develop large, geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong process governance and internal controls experience.
• Demonstrated success identifying and executing cost-saving initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, data analysis).
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to evolving systems and business structures.

Requirements

• This role would travel to various sites, including Alpharetta, GA, Rapid City, SD.
• Travel is required for week 1, 2, and 3 to three different work sites, then on a rotating basis once every 3-4 weeks as needed.
• The role involves roughly 25% travel.

Job Type & Location

• This is a Contract position based out of New York, NY.

Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $75.00/hr.
• Medical, dental & vision.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
• Short and long-term disability.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Application Deadline

• This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.