Director of AP/Payroll

Duration: Direct hire

Salary: Up to $150k

Location: Detroit, MI- Hybrid

Requirements:

• 5 years of experience in AP and Payroll, at a manager level (manager level for both functions)
• 3 years minimum experience in a local government setting preferred
• System implementation experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required

Job Description:

Insight Global is searching for a Director of Accounts Payable and Payroll for a customer in the Detroit area. This Director will be responsible for overseeing all finance and budget functions for the organization. They will be responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of payroll, invoice, and expense report processing. This role is responsible for cultivating strong cross-departmental working relationships including various stakeholders. A critical component of this position is to understand department/customer needs and ensuring that mechanisms and processes are aligned, while adhering to strict administrative oversight.

Key Responsibilities (Payroll):

• Oversee bi-weekly payroll processing and administration for approximately 3,000 employees across approximately 20 executive departments and elected offices, ensuring precision, compliance, and efficiency.
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, supporting audits and implementing enhancements.
• Design effective payroll internal controls, analyzing and monitoring payroll information, and researching payroll tax issues.
• Lead and develop a collaborative team, building a well-rounded payroll staff equipped with both technical and soft skills.
• Collaborate with P/HR and departments on payroll system integrations and improvements.

Key Responsibilities (AP):

• Oversees bi-weekly disbursements of vendor payments and expense vouchers, averaging approximately $150M each month.
• Ensures that all relevant documentation required are prepared in a timely and accurate manner and maintains accurate records and control reports.
• Prepare, review and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy.
• Oversee and manage the year-end processing of 1099's.
• Conduct spot audits of reimbursement forms, vendor invoices, and other items to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Reviews outstanding obligations are credited upon payment, reviews discount opportunities, and reviews purchase order amendments or stop-payment orders as needed.
• Oversee the training, coaching, mentoring and supervise department employees.