Director Accounts Payable

 Who are we hiring? 

The Director Accounts Payable is a strategic, process-oriented leader who will manage the end-to-end payables process across all MSG Companies, partnering closely with vendors and internal stakeholders. The Director of Accounts Payable will also be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the AP team’s work. 

What will you do? 

• Lead, mentor and develop Accounts Payable team by establishing performance goals and providing ongoing coaching
• Drive a culture of accountability, accuracy and continuous improvement
• Manage AP processes, which includes ensuring invoices, vendor setup/maintenance, expense reports, and vendor payments are handled accurately and on time.
• Seek out opportunities to bring IT automation to the group and processes.
• Identify gaps and streamline processes to improve efficiency, cycle time and accuracy. 
• Review Oracle financial reports for anomalies and providing guidance and assistance to Corporate Accounting staff.
• Mange monthly closing of Accounts Payable company-wide in accordance with the monthly closing calendar. 
• Ensure timely payments of expense reports and continually monitors credit limits of corporate credit cards. 
• Lead system conversion for the Accounts Payable subledger in Oracle.  
• Manage payments to increase Days Paid Outstanding and establish goals for the team to achieve and ensure proper communication to business and treasury to manage cash more effectively.
• Oversee the maintenance of ERP subledger and the general ledger ensuring all reconciling items are identified and appropriately resolved.
• Ensure accounting records are complete, accurate and recorded on a timely basis. 
• Develop strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain the process narrative, documentation, and SOX compliance requirements for Accounts Payable. 
• Serve as the final reviewer for designated key controls and respond promptly to any requests from internal or external auditors.
• Work on special projects and respond to ad-hoc requests made by the Vice President, Corporate Accounting 

What do you need to succeed?  

• BS or BA in Accounting/Finance, or equivalent
• 10+ years of related experience Accounts Payable experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX controls
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office required 
• Strong analytical skills
• Oracle proficiency strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of monthly close process
• Ability to build strong relationships with all customers (internal and external)
• Ability to work both independently to trouble shoot and problem solve.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and open to learning new ways of working,  
• Ability to be a reliable team member, capable of effective collaboration to achieve our shared goals across teams, departments, and companies.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, tailoring the message based on the purpose, audience, and channel.
• Ability to embrace change with a flexible mindset, even if the way forward isn’t clear.
• Experience working in a public company environment is preferred
• Prior experience in ERP system implementation preferred 

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