Director of Procure to Pay (P2P)

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 company's procurement-to-payment lifecycle including 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.

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.

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.

Required Skills:

• 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
• Ideal candidate has held AP Director or PTP Director position

Desired Skills:

• Manufacturing experience is a plus
• ERP systems (NetSuite and Deacom preferred)

• Strong preference for CPA