Work where every moment matters Every day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkHartford HealthCarersquos unified culture enhances access affordability equity and excellence Its care delivery system with more than locations serving towns and cities includes two tertiary level teaching hospitals an acute care community teaching hospital an acute care hospital and trauma center three community hospitals a behavioral health network a multispecialty physician group a clinical care organization a regional home care system an array of senior care services a mobile neighborhood health program and a comprehensive physical therapy and rehabilitation network On average Hartford HealthCare touches more than lives every single day The unique system wide Institute Model offers a unified high standard of care in crucial specialties at hospital and ambulatory sites across Connecticut offering unparalleled expertise at the most affordable cost The institutes include Ayer Neuroscience Behavioral Health Cancer Digestive Health Heart and Vascular Orthopedics and Tallwood Urology KidneyPosition SummaryThe Director of Accounts Payable will oversee the entire accounts payable function including leading the team processing invoices ensuring timely payments to vendors and maintaining financial accuracy and compliance The Director will be responsible for developing policies improving workflows managing vendor relationships and ensuring adherence to healthcare specific regulations and internal controls The Director collaborates with other departments and is crucial for maintaining the financial health of the organizationKey AccountabilitiesProvide leadership and vision to the team by developing both short and long term business planning that aligns with the organizationrsquos goalsEffectively manage labor cost to enhance efficiency and effectiveness Understand and optimize available information by monitoring productivity evaluating existing processes identifying opportunities for process remediation and implementing best practice for operational performance improvement initiativesProvide leadership with accurate and timely information to influence and support strategic and tactical decision making at all levelsAnticipate and respond to partners needs in a manner that provides added value and generates significant valueAssist in the preparation of various financial activities including data gathering trending and modeling planning and reporting as assignedCreate track report and manage all Payables KPIs including resolution of any pendingrecurring issuesFully support financial close including responding in a timely manner on any queries related to financial closeEnsure all vouchers are accounted in the same month minimize and eliminate any out of period expensesProactively coordinate with supplierspartners to ensure timely receipt of supplier invoices and accrue for any expenses for service renderedmaterials received for which invoices have not been received including accruing for stub periodsEnsure all group reporting and management reporting is done accurately and within deadlinesEnsure full compliance with internal external legal and regulatory standards and requirements Ensure effective control procedures are in place and fully functioning to preclude improprieties from occurringEnsure that all projects and initiatives are consistent with the organizations established policies and objectives and support internal and external auditsWork where every moment matters Every day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkHartford HealthCarersquos unified culture enhances access affordability equity and excellence Its care delivery system with more than locations serving towns and cities includes two tertiary level teaching hospitals an acute care community teaching hospital an acute care hospital and trauma center three community hospitals a behavioral health network a multispecialty physician group a clinical care organization a regional home care system an array of senior care services a mobile neighborhood health program and a comprehensive physical therapy and rehabilitation network On average Hartford HealthCare touches more than lives every single day The unique system wide Institute Model offers a unified high standard of care in crucial specialties at hospital and ambulatory sites across Connecticut offering unparalleled expertise at the most affordable cost The institutes include Ayer Neuroscience Behavioral Health Cancer Digestive Health Heart and Vascular Orthopedics and Tallwood Urology KidneyPosition SummaryThe Director of Accounts Payable will oversee the entire accounts payable function including leading the team processing invoices ensuring timely payments to vendors and maintaining financial accuracy and compliance The Director will be responsible for developing policies improving workflows managing vendor relationships and ensuring adherence to healthcare specific regulations and internal controls The Director collaborates with other departments and is crucial for maintaining the financial health of the organizationKey AccountabilitiesProvide leadership and vision to the team by developing both short and long term business planning that aligns with the organizationrsquos goalsEffectively manage labor cost to enhance efficiency and effectiveness Understand and optimize available information by monitoring productivity evaluating existing processes identifying opportunities for process remediation and implementing best practice for operational performance improvement initiativesProvide leadership with accurate and timely information to influence and support strategic and tactical decision making at all levelsAnticipate and respond to partners needs in a manner that provides added value and generates significant valueAssist in the preparation of various financial activities including data gathering trending and modeling planning and reporting as assignedCreate track report and manage all Payables KPIs including resolution of any pendingrecurring issuesFully support financial close including responding in a timely manner on any queries related to financial closeEnsure all vouchers are accounted in the same month minimize and eliminate any out of period expensesProactively coordinate with supplierspartners to ensure timely receipt of supplier invoices and accrue for any expenses for service renderedmaterials received for which invoices have not been received including accruing for stub periodsEnsure all group reporting and management reporting is done accurately and within deadlinesEnsure full compliance with internal external legal and regulatory standards and requirements Ensure effective control procedures are in place and fully functioning to preclude improprieties from occurringEnsure that all projects and initiatives are consistent with the organizations established policies and objectives and support internal and external auditsBachelorrsquos degree in accounting or finance is requiredTen plus years of progressive leadership experience in accounting and payablesExpert level knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Filing ERP AP Systems internal control conceptsStrong consultative analytical research and problem solving skillsExcellent interpersonal communication influencing and presentation skillsAble to effectively work with cross functional teams and other functions across the organizationDetail oriented strong organizational skills and ability to work independentlySense of urgency and ability to multi task and committed to achieving deadlinesExperience with the financial close process and KPI managementDemonstrated ability to train staff for continuous improvementWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentBachelorrsquos degree in accounting or finance is requiredTen plus years of progressive leadership experience in accounting and payablesExpert level knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Filing ERP AP Systems internal control conceptsStrong consultative analytical research and problem solving skillsExcellent interpersonal communication influencing and presentation skillsAble to effectively work with cross functional teams and other functions across the organizationDetail oriented strong organizational skills and ability to work independentlySense of urgency and ability to multi task and committed to achieving deadlinesExperience with the financial close process and KPI managementDemonstrated ability to train staff for continuous improvementWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment