Director Accounts Payable

Director of Accounts Payable

The Director of Accounts Payable will have the overall responsibility for the Accounts Payable Department for all aspects of Merchandise and Expense Accounts Payables, Vendor Master Maintenance and Deduction Research & Resolution. Performance expectations are:

Determining the department's strategic objectives and policies

Clearly and concisely communicating the objectives, policies and responsibilities

Monitoring and measuring progress towards achieving the objectives and policies

Effective mentoring and hiring of support staff and ensuring training, development and advancement of personnel

Providing leadership, business case studies, alternative support approaches, project and communication plans to aggressively move forward in challenging current transactional related financial and procurement activities

Build and maintain effective and productive relationships with internal /external customers (Vendors, Merchants, Logistics, other Finance teams &Vendor Relations) through collaborative, timely and accurate interaction and responses

Maintaining and updating team process documentation & opportunities to enhance process efficiencies.

Develop a roadmap for transforming the Accounts Payable function, while continuing to ensure the organization is best-in-class with lean processes.

Specific Detailed Responsibilities:

• Serve as the liaison for Company Personnel and Vendor Community in resolution of accounts payable issues. Complete month-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and audits of related accounts.
• Oversee testing and implementation of modifications to accounts payable systems; provide coordination with internal and external auditors for periodic reviews and SOX compliance; support all corporate, store and vendor process improvements and initiatives, develop, prepare and present all monthly reporting deliverables, including the Monthly Operating Reports, Key Performance indicators and other reporting as defined, provide deliverables for quarterly and annual financial statement audits, as well as other special projects as determined.
• Ensure timely and accurate Vendor master file maintenance, including oversight of vendor set up process and ongoing maintenance

You'll Come With:

Education and Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

• Experience: Work Experience: 8 - 10 years of accounts payable related experience, including 4 - 5 years management experience - retail experience preferred but not required

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of accounts payable operations with large ERP AP system experience, as well as understanding of business, accounting and accounts payable policies
• Ability to effectively communicate with management, peers and external parties
• Ability to lead a team towards a common goal
• Respected leader, with a quantifiable track record of success in delivering results within a large complex organization
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work within deadlines and utilize resources to meet those deadlines
• Ability to determine staffing needs and hire appropriate resources
• Ability to work with associates at all levels within the organization
• Understanding of business, accounting and accounts payable policies
• Strong understanding of common and unique business process and seasonal trends
• Ability to take direction and implement changes
• Ability to adapt to changing business environment
• Understanding of and adherence to control procedures
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Oracle 11i and/or Oracle Purchasing, Micro Strategy and other reporting tools

Come join our team. You're going to like it here!

You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington's benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.

We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Compensation Range: $135,000.00 - $175,000.00