Associate Director, Accounts Payable

Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on, strategic Associate Director, Accounts Payable to lead and evolve the AP function while remaining deeply involved in day-to-day operations. This role combines leadership, process optimization, and high-volume transaction execution to ensure accurate, timely, and scalable payment operations across a global organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end Accounts Payable operations, including high-volume invoice processing, vendor payments, and issue resolution
• Review, code, and validate invoices against purchase orders, contracts, and approval workflows
• Execute payment runs (ACH, wire, check, credit card) and ensure compliance with payment terms
• Support month-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting
• Drive process improvements and automation across procure-to-pay (P2P) workflows to enhance efficiency and scalability
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to cycle time, invoice aging, and operational performance
• Ensure strong internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit readiness, while mitigating fraud risk
• Lead and mentor AP and T&E team members, serving as an escalation point for complex issues
• Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Procurement, FP&A, IT, and Legal to improve processes and outcomes

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience) with 10+ years of progressive AP experience, including high-volume processing
• 3+ years of people management experience
• Strong expertise in procure-to-pay workflows, invoice matching, and payment execution
• Experience driving process improvements while remaining hands-on in operations
• Proficiency in ERP systems, AP automation tools, and Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Knowledge of global AP processes, including European VAT requirements
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment with competing priorities

Preferred

• Experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industries
• Background in a public company environment with SOX compliance
• Familiarity with systems such as Oracle Fusion and SAP Concur

Additional Information

Deciphera is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary pay range for this role is $136,100 - $187,000. Actual compensation packages will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to depth of experience, education, skillset, overall performance and/or location.​

Deciphera believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package to all employees. Our base salary is just one component of Deciphera’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual performance bonus, a long-term incentive plan, full range of benefits and other incentive compensation plans (if applicable)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and more.
• Generous parental leave and family planning benefits.
• Outstanding culture and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION

Deciphera is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity. To ensure that we comply with reporting requirements, we invite you complete the confidential survey at the end of this application. Providing this information is optional. It will not be accessible or used in the hiring process, and has no effect on your opportunity for employment. This information will also be treated confidentially.  We are committed to make all hiring decisions and other employment decisions on a non-discriminatory basis.