Director, Accounts Payable

Accounts Payable Director Location : Minneapolis or NYC Job Type: Onsite Salary : $150-225k base + bonus Client/Job Summary: A global multi-strategy investment firm is seeking an experienced Director of Accounts Payable to lead its AP team. This senior, hands-on role oversees all invoice processing, payment operations, and vendor management while ensuring accuracy, strong controls, and smooth integration with broader finance workflows. Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor an AP team, overseeing the full life cycle of invoice intake, approval, and payment execution. Manage payments across multiple methods and currencies. Maintain and enhance AP policies, controls, and documentation. Oversee vendor onboarding, data integrity, and tax-related requirements. Partner closely with additional teams on accruals, reconciliations, month-end processes, and audits. Improve workflows and systems. Serve as the primary point of contact for leadership visibility, complex issues, and urgent requests. Key Qualifications: 8-10+ years of experience in accounts payable, including people management, within an asset management firm, banking, or finance. Strong technical understanding of AP operations, expense classification, and accrual accounting. Experience working with ERP systems (QuickBooks, Workday, or similar). High attention to detail, resourceful, driven, and process-improvement mindset.