Director of Accounts Payable

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

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About the role

The Director of Accounts Payable will lead Reworld’s enterprise-wide Accounts Payable operations within a dynamic, acquisitive environment. This role oversees a centralized, shared services function spanning multiple ERPs and payment platforms, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and strategic alignment with corporate objectives. The Director will drive transformation through automation, process standardization, and continuous improvement, while managing billions in annual cash outflows with precision and foresight.

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and these ranges should not be considered career salary limits or caps. The pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future. Some roles may be eligible for discretionary bonuses or additional incentives.

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $150,000-$175,000

What We’re Looking For:

• Visionary and strategic team leader with a track record of building high-performing teams
• Highly responsive and collaborative business partner
• Proven ability to set, exceed, and evolve critical KPIs
• Champion of process standardization and operational scalability
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on automation and innovation
• Experience managing complex, high-volume AP operations across global entities

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership & Transformation
  • Define and execute the strategic roadmap for Accounts Payable, aligning with enterprise goals and finance transformation initiatives.
  • Lead the evolution of AP operations through automation, system enhancements, and process reengineering.
  • Serve as a key stakeholder in M&A integration efforts, ensuring seamless onboarding of acquired entities into AP systems and processes.

• Operational Excellence
  • Oversee hybrid onshore/offshore AP operations, including third-party providers (e.g., Jaggaer), ensuring service level agreements and performance metrics are met.
  • Drive operational efficiency through benchmarking, root cause analysis, and implementation of best-in-class practices.
  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and expense reports in compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Financial Stewardship
  • Manage multi-billion-dollar cash disbursements with a focus on optimizing working capital and vendor terms.
  • Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, including AP reconciliations, 1099 reporting, and audit support.
  • Partner with Treasury and FP&A to align payment strategies with broader cash management goals.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Act as a strategic partner to Procurement, Operations, and IT to enhance the Procure-to-Pay lifecycle.
  • Identify training needs and support change management initiatives to ensure compliance and user adoption of AP policies and tools.
• People Leadership
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of AP professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
  • Oversee talent management activities including recruitment, performance management, and succession planning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in finance or related field preferred
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Demonstrated success