Director, Accounts Payable
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Us
Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S. Only 4% of commercial rooftops host solar today were changing that fast. Commercial rooftop solar is the fastest smartest way to build new clean power delivering megawatts of generation in months not years and powering Americas energy and future right where its needed most. By turning rooftops into local power plants were reshaping how and how fast energy gets built in the U.S.
Recognized as the #1 Distributed Generation Developer by New Project Media the #1 National Commercial Rooftop Solar Developer by Solar Power World and winner of the U.S. Department of Energys Grand Prize for Clean Energy Solar Landscape is defining the future of energy generation in America.
Headquartered in Asbury Park New Jersey Solar Landscape has offices in Chicago Baltimore and New York City and operates in over a dozen states nationwide.
We move fast solve hard problems and take our work seriously but never ourselves. We value clear thinking accountability and execution. At the same time were collaborative by default and believe the best work happens when people enjoy working together. Our team is made up of smart grounded people who show up for each other whether thats troubleshooting a system design or catching up over lunch.
If youre looking to do meaningful work in a high-performance environment and be part of the team reshaping how energy gets built in the U.S. wed love to meet you.
About The Role
The Director of Account Payable is a highly skilled technology-forward leader responsible for overseeing company-wide accounts payable operations vendor management PO matching and reconciliation processes while also managing cash planning cash flow forecasting and treasury operations. This role is critical in a construction environment where accurate job cost allocation subcontractor payment compliance and cash visibility directly affect project performance and trade partner relationships. The ideal candidate brings deep AP expertise strong process optimization skills and modern automation experience.
Responsibilities
- Accounts Payable Leadership
- Oversee the end-to-end Accounts Payable function ensuring accurate timely and compliant disbursements to subcontractors suppliers and vendors.
- Manage and enforce 2-way/3-way PO matching (invoice PO receiving) with correct job cost coding and cost allocation.
- Lead vendor account reconciliations ensuring statement-to-ledger accuracy identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
- Build optimize and enforce AP policies controls and workflows including approval hierarchies and segregation of duties.
- Ensure subcontractor payments meet all compliance requirements (lien waivers insurance W-9s pay-if-paid rules retention releases).
- Oversee high-volume invoice processing with a strong focus on accuracy efficiency and auditability.
- Partner with Procurement to streamline the procure-to-pay lifecycle and vendor onboarding processes.
- Maintain accurate aging reports vendor terms and early-pay discount programs.
- Technology Systems & Finance Department Automation
- Lead AP automation initiatives (OCR invoice capture vendor portals electronic payments).
- Maximize ERP and construction software capabilities (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central).
- Implement dashboards for AP KPIs including aging accruals exceptions and forecasted payments.
- Collaborate with IT to ensure system integrations run smoothly and securely.
- Continuously refine processes and adopt new technologies to reduce manual effort and increase accuracy.
Qualifications
- 5 years of Accounts Payable experience preferably in the construction or project-based industry.
- Deep knowledge of Accounts Payable workflows PO matching vendor reconciliations and construction payment compliance.
- Bachelors degree in accounting Finance Business or related field (preferred).
- Strong proficiency with ERP systems and AP automation platforms (Microsoft Dynamics experience preferred but not required).
- Highly skilled in technology automation tools workflow systems and data dashboards.
- Strong leadership communication and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with construction financial concepts: retainage WIP and subcontractor agreements.
$110000 - $130000 a year
Salary will vary depending on your location and job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive-based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.
Benefits and Perks
We offer competitive compensation and benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work:
Training / Professional development opportunities
401(k) with 4% company match
Summer Fridays
Flexible remote/hybrid work options
Paid parental leave
Team lunches events and stocked kitchens
Modern collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park New York City Boston Chicago and Baltimore
Medical dental and vision coverage
Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Business Continuity Planning
- Food Technology
- ABAP
- Import
- Electrical & Automation
- Adobe
About Company
Solar Landscape is the leading developer of community solar projects on commercial & industrial rooftops in the United States.
