Director, Accounts Payable

About the role

The Director of Accounts Payable provides strategic leadership, governance, and executive oversight of the University's accounts payable, expense reimbursement, and payment operations. This role is responsible for establishing institutional policies, internal controls, and operational standards to ensure the accurate, timely, and compliant disbursement of funds while safeguarding University assets. This position reports to the Vice President and University Controller and leads the Accounts Payable function, including oversight of a team of 11, with indirect support to the University's Prescott, AZ campus. The Director serves as the primary authority for complex or sensitive payment matters and partners with stakeholders across the University to drive financial stewardship, risk management, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and set the vision and direction for accounts payable operations
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and University policies
• Oversee financial stewardship, including risk management, fraud prevention, and internal controls
• Lead organizational planning, staffing strategy, and team development for accounts payable
• Drive system enhancements, automation, and process improvements
• Serve as the primary liaison for audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance matters
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders across Finance, Treasury, Procurement, IT, and other departments
• Supervisory Responsibilities
• Provide executive oversight of the Accounts Payable team, including direct supervision of leadership staff
• Lead workforce planning, performance management, and succession planning efforts
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.
• Generous Time Off: Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.

Requirements

• Required Education and Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable operations, internal controls, and regulatory compliance
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams in a complex environment
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and sound judgment
• Experience with ERP systems (Workday preferred) and process improvement initiatives
• Accounts Payable certification preferred
• Work Environment & Expectations
• Typical office environment
• Ability to work extended hours during peak periods or fiscal close
• Occasional travel between campus locations
• Application process/requirements
• To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311365 . Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:
• Cover letter
• Full Resume
• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/scre

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Description Embry-Riddle: Celebrating 100 Years of Leadership in Aviation and Aerospace As Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University marks its Centennial, we proudly celebrate 100 years of advancing the future of flight and aerospace education. With vibrant residential campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ - and a Worldwide network spanning nearly 120 global locations - Embry-Riddle stands as the world's largest aviation and aerospace university. For a century, we have led innovation in STEM education, serving more than 30,000 students around the globe. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space empower the next generation of leaders to shape the future of flight, exploration, and discovery. As we launch our next century, we remain committed to excellence, innovation, and preparing graduates who will transform industries and redefine what is possible.

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