Job Details

Title: Director of Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
Location:  Remote
Duration: Contract to start
Pay Range: $88-96/HR

Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in Procure-to-Pay, Accounts Payable, or Finance Operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership or director-level role
Strong Preference in a CPA

Summary:

• An accomplished and strategic Director of Procure-to-Pay P2P leads and evolves the end-to-end purchasing and payables function.
• This is a critical leadership role within the Finance organization responsible for overseeing the companys procurement-to-payment lifecycleincluding vendor onboarding PO creation invoice processing and payment execution.
• This individual will drive operational excellence implement scalable processes and partner cross-functionally to ensure alignment with financial goals and organizational growth.

Skills:

• The ideal candidate has experience leading complex AP and procurement operations at a large public or high-growth company a strong understanding of ERP systems
• NetSuite/Deacom preferred and a proven track record of managing both in-house and outsourced teams

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all Procure-to-Pay operations including vendor master data management purchase order creation invoice approvals and timely payments.
• Lead the execution of payment transactions ACH wires checks corporate cards while ensuring controls compliance and audit readiness.
• Optimize the P2P process by identifying and implementing automation opportunities system enhancements and workflow improvements across platforms.
• Manage a high-performing team of professionals providing mentorship development and performance management to drive accountability and results.
• Build strong partnerships with Finance Procurement IT and Operations teams to ensure seamless coordination and issue resolution.
• Maintain and enforce company-wide policies and procedures to ensure efficiency accuracy and internal control compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making performance analytics and vendor performance tracking.
• Lead the successful month-end close process for Accounts Payable and related accruals support audits and internal reporting as needed.
• Ensure consistent and timely communication with internal stakeholders and external vendors providing best-in-class service and issue resolution.
• Negotiate payment terms and collaborate with Treasury to support cash flow optimization strategies.
• Lead P2P-related initiatives and cross-functional projects, including systems integration and expansion to new sites or business units.

Qualifications: Skills and Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in Procure-to-Pay Accounts Payable or Finance Operations with at least 3 years in a leadership or director-level role.
• Strong track record of managing in-house and outsourced/shared service teams across locations.
• Proficiency with ERP systems NetSuite and Deacom preferred and AP automation tools.
• Demonstrated experience leading process improvement and system implementation projects.
• Excellent analytical organizational and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume environments with accuracy.
• Hands-on leadership style with ability to mentor and build high-performing teams.Commitment to continuous improvement and staying current on P2P best practices and compliance standards.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced growth-focused environment.

Certification Requirements:

• Strong preference for CPA
• Ideal candidate has held AP Director or PTP Director position
• Manufacturing experience is a plus
• ERP systems (NetSuite and Deacom preferred)