Head of AP POST NUMBER: 481844

Head of Accounts Payable

Our client, a large-scale energy and infrastructure company, is seeking a Head of Accounts Payable to lead and transform its Procure-to-Pay (P2P) function.

Location:
San Francisco, CA. The position is hybrid, but the client might consider exceptional remote candidates.

Job Description:
This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for driving process improvement, automation, governance, and operational excellence across a high-volume AP environment. The ideal candidate brings a blend of accounting expertise, people leadership, and technology-driven process improvement experience.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable and Procure-to-Pay operations in a high-volume environment
• Manage, mentor, and develop a large AP team while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and results-oriented culture
• Drive automation initiatives and process improvements to enhance efficiency, scalability, and control
• Evaluate, implement, and optimize expense management and corporate card programs
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls across the P2P lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SOX requirements, and audit standards
• Partner with Procurement, Operations, IT, Finance, and other business functions to streamline processes and improve data quality
• Oversee AP-related month-end close activities, reconciliations, accruals, and subledger-to-general-ledger accuracy
• Leverage reporting and analytics tools to monitor performance, identify trends, and support decision-making
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors on AP-related matters

Requirements:

• 15 years of progressive accounting and accounts payable experience, including significant leadership responsibility
• Proven experience leading large teams within complex, high-volume organizations
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit requirements
• Experience implementing or optimizing AP automation, expense management, and workflow technologies
• Strong business partnering, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills

Compensation:
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors, including but not limited to:

• The individual’s skill sets, experience, and training;
• Licensure and certifications;
• Office location and other geographic considerations;
• Other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes that the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.