What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Accounts Payable position at Talent Elite Group?
An exclusive client of ours, a rapidly growing healthcare services organization, is seeking a Director of Accounts Payable to lead and scale their AP operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on, process-minded leader who thrives in a high-growth, fast-paced environment and wants to make a big impact from day one.
About the Role: This is an on-site role based in Montebello, CA, with flexibility across a few local locations for the first year. You’ll report to the Assistant Controller and oversee a team of 10–15 AP professionals, managing the entire accounts payable function while implementing process improvements and supporting integration efforts across multiple acquisitions.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 10–15
- Ensure timely, accurate payments and reconciliations
- Own monthly AP close and reporting functions
- Oversee 1099 filings, credit card reconciliations, petty cash, and more
- Drive process improvements, standardization, and systems optimization (transitioning from Great Plains to NetSuite or Sage Intacct)
- Collaborate with leadership to support M&A onboarding and future scalability
Must-Haves:
- 5 years of AP management experience
- Experience leading midsize to large teams (10 )
- Strong process improvement skills
- Comfortable in fast-paced, acquisition-heavy environments
- Proficiency in Excel; knowledge of Great Plains preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Why You’ll Love It:
- Be part of a $1B revenue company in major growth mode
- Tons of upward mobility – leadership is investing in building a best-in-class finance function
- Opportunity to shape processes and culture from the ground up
- Hardworking, collaborative team with a startup energy
💰 Compensation: $140K benefits
📍 Location: On-site | Montebello, CA
Urgency: ASAP start – interviews underway!
If you’re a strong AP leader who loves building from scratch, streamlining processes, and leading a high-performing team, let’s connect.
📩 Apply or message me directly to learn more!
