Director of AP Operations at Vertex Education

Be the one who makes a difference!At Vertex Education we are a team of high achievers courageous leaders and passionate believers in changing lives through education. As a purpose-led education services provider our mission is destined to benefit many and yet it starts with just one person inspired to work together with us to make a memorable and meaningful difference for our clients schools students and communities. Be the one who makes a differencewith us. At Vertex Support Serviceswereredefining the role of Accounts Payable in modern financecreating a data-driven technology-enabled function that supports growth accuracy and client confidence. The Director of Accounts Payable Operations will play a pivotal role in that journey influencing both strategy and executionata national scale. This leader will guide transformation through automation artificial intelligence and global delivery strategies ensuring speed accuracy and satisfaction forexternal clients servedby VSS.Essential Functions:1. Design and Rollout of Unified AP Operating Model:Develop and implement a scalable technology-enabled AP model across VSSs external client base.Establish governance ownership and accountability frameworks for all external AP services.Create and execute a structured change management strategy to support adoption.AlignAP services with external client needs through continuous feedback and improvements:2. Team Leadership and Development:Build a high-performance team culture focused on clarity accountability and learning.Identify develop andretainAP talent through coaching feedback and career growth.Champion a leadership model that fosters initiative collaboration and empowerment.Lead with transparency and strategic direction to ensure alignment and motivation.3. Process Standardization and Controls:Redesign AP workflows for efficiency transparency and internal control.Implement andmaintainstandardized SOPs dashboards and KPIs.Ensure audit readiness through automation policy adherence and routine reviews.Promote compliance and data integrity across all AP processes for external clients.4. Technology Offshoring and Automation Strategy:Execute a blended delivery model incorporating offshore teams and AI-driven automation.Segment AP processes to maximize cost-efficiency and service quality.Pilot and scale emerging AP technologies and vendor solutions.Foster a team culture that embraces innovation and digital transformation.Required Qualifications:Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business or related field; or equivalent experience.7 years of experience leading Accounts Payable or similar finance operationsProven success leading organizational transformation and AP modernization.Experience with ERP systems workflow automation and performance dashboards.Preferred Qualifications:Masters degree or professional certification (e.g. CPA CPM PMP).Experience implementing AI or RPA in finance operations.Prior experience managing offshore finance teams.Strong change management and leadership development experience.Be excited to be a part of our team and grow your career with us!Be the one who enables us to positively impact over 258000 students across multiple states while driving our growth forward so we can enrich even more lives. Be the one who helps us achieve excellence for over 226 schools that we support with academics finance technology human resources communications marketing facilities construction and food services. Be the one who is a diverse thinker a team player a smart risk taker an innovator and a difference maker by encouraging others to climb higher and reach farther to further education.Be yourself surrounded by wonderful people who care about you value your unique skills and lift you up.Be supported in your work by caring leaders and team members who want you to succeed.Be empowered to make a difference and climb higher and reach farther to change lives through education.Be well in all aspects of your life from your physical mental and emotional wellbeing to your finances.Enjoy industry-leading pay rewards referral bonuses with unlimited flexible paid time-off for performance.Be able to care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits and invest in your future with 401(k) plans with a 6% employer match on your contributions.Enhance your growth and development with mentoring and money to take training classes.Thrive in a welcoming supportive and inclusive environment where we treat others with fairness and respect celebrate diversity and elevate equality and inclusion as an equal opportunity employer.Be the one who makes a difference!With an innovative mind a hungry heart and engaging spirit you can change lives through education. Be a part of Vertex Education and lets make a difference together. Apply Today!Required Experience:Director Key Skills Risk Management,Negiotiation,Operational management,Smartsheets,Strategic Planning,Team Management,Budgeting,Leadership Experience,Program Development,Supervising Experience,Financial Planning Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1