Lead Payroll Consultant

Role : Lead Payroll Consultant
Location: Aurora, IL
Duration: Contract

Summary

The Director of Disbursements is responsible for the execution and management of the Accounts Payable (AP), and Payroll (PR) functions including people, processes, and technology. This includes identifying and executing strategies across business processes, maintaining strong internal controls, providing timely, accurate and relevant information and reporting to team members. Develops and maintains AP and PR policies, procedures, and ensures guidelines are followed. Manages the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of PR and AP teams and ensures financial information is presented accurately and efficiently and in accordance with GAAP.

Responsibilities

Directs and oversees the full-cycle AP and Payroll daily operations
Manages the AP and Payroll teams providing support, training, mentorship and development
Develops and implements clearly documented AP and payroll policies and procedures including process design, operating procedures, and training materials
Ensures strong internal controls are present and well documented from end to end process for Payroll and Accounts Payable and supports the internal and external audit requirements
Exhibits a high degree of customer service to internal customers and business partners across the organization, providing financial support and reviewing current processes and procedures for improvement
Provide strategic leadership for days payable outstanding (DPO) management and reporting as well as payment optimization initiatives
Using industry standards, builds and owns KPI metrics for accounts payable, payroll and employee expense reimbursement functions that will identify opportunities and enhance visibility for business strategies
Oversees the use of financial systems and responsible for implementing new technology to improve controls, streamline processes, and maintain system integrity Assists in the preparation of the accounting close process and related reporting deliverables, including proposing journal entries and reviewing reconciliations to ensure accuracy of the financial statements Collaborates with cross-functional leaders across RUSH including Corporate Finance, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Treasury and Information Technology to develop, enhance and monitor key upstream process flows and operations to ensure accurate and timely data processing Manages and promotes strong relationships with external advisors/vendors.

Acts as a change agent and manages organizational change efforts to ensure operational effectiveness

Other Information
A minimum of ten years of accounts payable and/or payroll experience required.
A minimum of five years of management experience required.
Bachelor s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or related field
CPA/MBA/CPP preferred or equivalent relevant experience

Skills:

Deep content knowledge and leadership experience in Payroll and Accounts Payable functions.
Excellent communication skills are required in order to lead, inform and educate effectively.
Detail oriented with the ability to investigate and resolve problems
Advanced information systems and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) are required.
Continuous improvement mindset to elevate Corporate Finance to become a Center of Excellence