Director, Accounts Payable

, ID, United States

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**Must live within 2.5 hours of our corporate office in Milwaukee WI

Make Lives Better Including Your Own .

If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.

Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Variety of Associate Discounts

This is an incentive based position, which may include bonuses, incentive or commission plans. Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

Please note, Brookdale is committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccination.

To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

Responsibilities Responsible for the centralized operations of the Accounts Payable (AP) for 800+ locations and over $1 billion in disbursements. Direct the hiring and management of staff to ensure team members acquire necessary skills and performance attributes, in line with business and personal development needs. Provides guidance and leadership and is responsible for promoting a culture of service excellence, execution, and continuous improvement. Responsible for supporting design, development, maintenance, management, and enforcement of AP policies and procedures including Sarbanes-Oxley controls. Accountable for developing processes, control mechanisms and enabling systems that support AP functions while driving business level efficiencies and enabling strategic cost savings. Partners with Procurement, Asset Management, Dining Services, and IT to design and develop shared process and supporting governance. Leads Lean and other improvement initiatives enhancing the customer experience, reducing costs, strengthening controls and improving cash flow.

Drive team development and succession planning; drive shared services framework - DLP, end-to-end process and policy documentation and refresh planning and critical process coverage

Builds, coaches, and directs a leadership team of direct reports into a highly responsive team that meets the required performance standards

Responsible for oversight of all Department SOX controls

Responsible for maintaining proper AP controls utilizing policies and procedures to ensure accurate payment processes/records to support vendor invoices for goods and services on a timely basis, and responds to vendor queries.

Develops, directs, plans and evaluates accounts payable policies and procedures, and ensures external and internal controls and policies are followed

Build and sustain key relationships with asset management, procurement and accounting to foster collaboration and alignment for business goals and objectives

Oversees preparation and submission of all 1099s in an accurate and timely manner.

Evaluates operations and activities of assigned responsibilities, recommends improvements and modifications and prepares various reports on operations and activities.

Maintains P-Card (Purchasing Card) program, including related policies, procedures, processes, and controls.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field and a minimum of five years experience in large team/process management; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with interfacing and financial software preferred. Previous management experience required.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements

None

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Standing

Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors

Walking

Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage

Use hands and fingers to handle or feel

Reach with hands and arms

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Talk or hear

Ability to lift: Up to 25 pounds

Requires Travel: Occasionally

Vision

Management/Decision Making

Makes analytical decisions and is accountable for all actions made by a department or group. Uses a high degree of analytical ability using sound judgment acquired through significant experience to solve complex and varied problems that could result in substantial loss of reputation.

Knowledge and Skills

Has significant knowledge of an advanced discipline with a working knowledge of the organization, work environment and process. Has a knowledge to direct multiple functions and/or departments with full responsibility for operational results.

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

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