Director of Accounts Payable

This is a Full Time Job


The Director Accounts Payable is a strategic, process-oriented leader who will manage the end-to-end payables process across all MSG Companies , partnering closely with vendors and internal stakeholders . The Director of Accounts Payable will also be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the AP team’s work.

What will you do?
• Lead, mentor and develop Accounts Payable team by establishing performance goals and providing ongoing coaching
• Drive a culture of accountability, accuracy and continuous improvement
• Manage AP processes, which includes ensuring invoices, vendor setup/maintenance, expense reports, and vendor payments are handled accurately and on time.
• Seek out opportunities to bring IT automation to the group and processes.
• Identify gaps and streamline processes to improve efficiency, cycle time and accuracy.
• Review Oracle financial reports for anomalies and providing guidance and assistance to Corporate Accounting staff.
• Mange monthly closing of Accounts Payable company-wide in accordance with the monthly closing calendar.
• Ensure timely payments of expense reports and continually monitors credit limits of corporate credit cards.
• Lead system conversion for the Accounts Payable subledger in Oracle.
• Manage payments to increase Days Paid Outstanding and establish goals for the team to achieve and ensure proper communication to business and treasury to manage cash more effectively.
• Oversee the maintenance of ERP subledger and the general ledger ensuring all reconciling items are identified and appropriately resolved.
• Ensure accounting records are complete, accurate and recorded on a timely basis.
• Develop strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain the process narrative, documentation, and SOX compliance requirements for Accounts Payable.
• Serve as the final reviewer for designated key controls and respond promptly to any requests from internal or external auditors.
• Work on special projects and respond to ad-hoc requests made by the Vice President, Corporate Accounting

What do you need to succeed?
• BS or BA in Accounting/Finance, or equivalent
• 10 years of related experience Accounts Payable experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX controls
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office required
• Strong analytical skills
• Oracle proficiency strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of monthly close process
• Ability to build strong relationships with all customers (internal and external)
• Ability to work both independently to trouble shoot and problem solve.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and open to learning new ways of working,
• Ability to be a reliable team member, capable of effective collaboration to achieve our shared goals across teams, departments, and companies.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, tailoring the message based on the purpose, audience, and channel.
• Ability to embrace change with a flexible mindset, even if the way forward isn’t clear.
• Experience working in a public company environment is preferred
• Prior experience in ERP system implementation preferred

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