Director of Accounts Payable, Contracts and Procurement
Director of Accounts Payable, Contracts and Procurement
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25-07-2025
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25-07-2025
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JOB TITLE: Director of Accounts Payable Contracts and ProcurementREPORTS TO: Chief Financial and Operations OfficerLOCATION: Worcester Public Schools Worcester Massachusetts ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:This leadership position is responsible for overseeing and integrating all aspects of the districts purchasing financial disbursement and contractual agreements. The Director of Accounts Payable Contracts and Procurement will ensure efficiency transparency and compliance with all applicable laws regulations and with policies of the school district to provide quality educational services to our RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and manage a team of professionals across procurement accounts payable and contracts fostering a culture of high performance collaboration and continuous improvement
- Ensure compliance with federal state (M.G.L. c. 30B M.G.L. c. 71 M.G.L. c. 7C and other relevant statutes) local procurement laws regulations and district policies
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of operations and identify areas for improvement including improved cash flow
- Manage a comprehensive vendor management program which includes the procurement lifecycle assisting district staff with needs assessment purchase order management performance and relationship management
- Manage and optimize the accounts payable function ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and employee expense reimbursements
- Maintain robust internal controls to safeguard district assets and prevent fraud
- Responsible for the centralized contract management system for efficient tracking monitoring and renewal of all contracts
- Collaborate closely with the Citys legal counsel on contract requirements oversight and management
- Conduct regular internal audits to ensure compliance with policies and regulations
- Function as district primary point of contact regarding district procurement accounts payable and contract matters
- Represent the Worcester Public Schools as a liaison to City Procurement Treasury and Auditing for districts supply and service management
- Responsible for providing guidance and training to district staff on procurement accounts payable and contract procedures and compliance
- Performance of other job-related duties as assigned
- Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race color gender age marital status religion gender identity national origin sexual orientation homelessness or disability
- Bachelors degree in business administration finance accounting public administration or a related field
- Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in procurement accounts payable and/or contract management with at least 1-3 years in a leadership or supervisory role
- Demonstrated experience working within a Massachusetts public sector entity (municipal state or school district) with direct responsibility for compliance with M.G.L. c. 30B
- Proficiency with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g. Workday Munis Infinite Campus etc.) and Microsoft Excel
- Exceptional communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment
- Commitment to public service and the mission of an urban K-12 school district
- Five years experience as a leader working in a financial department with demonstrated knowledge of Massachusetts state law governing public education public procurement best practices and successful fiscal management
- Masters degree in business administration finance accounting public administration or a related field
- Possess active Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO) certification
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or similar certification
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