Accounts Payable Director

Tenet Healthcare

Director of Accounts Payable overseeing AP transformation initiatives and process improvements in a growing organization. Leading a dynamic team and collaborating with business partners on optimizing procure-to-pay processes.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Accounts Payable operations, including process improvements, compliance with SOX, and internal controls. Proven leadership in managing cross-functional projects and mentoring teams to achieve operational excellence.

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Accounts Payable LeadershipProcess Improvement ImplementationOracle ProficiencyInternal Controls KnowledgeCross-Functional Project Management

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Hard Skills

Accounts PayableGAAP3-Way MatchingInvoice ApprovalsDisbursementsVendor ManagementAP Metrics MonitoringKPI ReportingCompliance StandardsOperational Excellence

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationLeadershipProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

OCR/Workflow Automation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMBACPA

Industry Keywords

SOX ComplianceInternal ControlsRegulatory Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a critical function and transformational initiative at a growing organization.
Direct and mentor a team of AP professionals to drive operational excellence, accuracy, and compliance.
Collaborate closely with IT, Procurement, and external consultants to define project scope, requirements, timelines, and testing for system implementations.
Develop and maintain strong **internal controls** aligned with SOX and compliance standards.
Monitor and report on AP metrics and KPIs to senior leadership, identifying trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

**Bachelor’s degree** in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA or CPA a plus).
**7+ years of progressive experience** in Accounts Payable, including **5+ years in a leadership role**.
Proven experience implementing or leading** AP process improvements**.
Strong working knowledge of **Oracle **and **OCR/workflow automation tools**.
Expertise in end-to-end AP operations: 3-way matching, invoice approvals, disbursements, vendor management.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex **cross-functional projects** and system deployments.
Solid understanding of GAAP, **internal controls**, and regulatory compliance (e.g., SOX).
**Excellent communication**, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation, full benefits, and a collaborative team culture.