Director, Procure to Pay Operations

DIRECTV

. Lead the Accounts Payable function and own the end-to-end AP lifecycle .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesLead💰 $122,194 - $221,818 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in managing the Accounts Payable lifecycle, including invoice processing, payment runs, and supplier maintenance, while ensuring compliance with internal controls and fraud prevention measures. Proven ability to lead teams, drive automation initiatives, and collaborate effectively across departments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Accounts Payable ManagementOracle Fusion Cloud ExperienceInternal Controls and SOX ComplianceACH/NACHA and Payment ProcessingTeam Leadership and Development

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Hard Skills

Accounts Payable LifecycleInvoice ProcessingPayment RunsSupplier MaintenanceFraud PreventionTax ReportingEFT and ACH ManagementProcess AutomationData Integrity ManagementContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingProblem-SolvingMultitaskingCommunicationInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsSupplier PortalsPayment FilesBank ConnectivityUAT

Industry Keywords

Accounts PayableBack-Office OperationsShared ServicesComplianceAudit RequirementsW-9/W-8 CollectionTIN MatchingEscheatmentVAT/GST ReportingBusiness Email Compromise

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Accounts Payable function and own the end-to-end AP lifecycle
Lead, coach, and develop AP Managers overseeing back-office and shared services staff
Oversee non-PO invoice processing, discrepancies, duplicate prevention, overpayment recovery, and credits
Own scheduled, ad hoc, off-cycle, manual, and exception payment runs
Manage ACH, wire, check, international payments, payment files, bank transmission, and reconciliation
Ensure payment approvals, controls, bank cutoffs, and payment policies are followed
Coordinate with Treasury on cash forecasting, funding, and payment timing
Manage returned EFTs, rejected ACH payments, stale-dated checks, voids, reissues, escheatment, and unclaimed property
Own supplier onboarding, W-9/W-8 collection, TIN matching, bank validation, and supplier master data changes
Maintain supplier data integrity through cleansing, duplicate detection, and inactive-supplier handling
Enhance supplier portals and self-service tools
Maintain SOX and other internal controls; partner with audit and compliance on testing and remediation
Oversee tax reporting including 1099, VAT/GST, and withholding in partnership with Tax
Monitor and mitigate business email compromise and payment redirection fraud
Partner with IT on ERP, AP automation, bank connectivity, integrations, UAT, defect resolution, and roadmap prioritization
Collaborate with Purchasing, Sourcing, Treasury, Accounting, Tax, Legal, and business stakeholders
Develop AP strategy and lead automation, continuous improvement, implementations, migrations, acquisitions, and process integrations
Define, document, and update policies, procedures, and desk-level instructions

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 5–7 years of AP experience
At least 5–7 years managing an AP operations team
10+ years of AP experience desired
Experience managing managers and a back-office or shared services team
Deep knowledge of the full AP lifecycle, including invoice processing, payment runs, supplier maintenance, and exception handling
Hands-on experience with ad hoc payment files, return EFTs, stale checks, and escheatment processes
Strong understanding of ACH/NACHA, wires, checks, and international payment methods
Oracle Fusion Cloud experience is required
Strong knowledge of internal controls, fraud prevention, SOX, and audit requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
Excellent critical thinking, forward planning, and problem-solving skills
Ability to multitask and reprioritize in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence across departments
May require a background check
Must be located in the United States, excluding Alaska
Central or Eastern U.S. location preferred for alignment with AP operational hours

Benefits

Comp & perks

Market-competitive compensation
Base salary determined by work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training
Bonus and benefits included in the total compensation package (specific benefits not listed)