Director of Payroll and Accounts Payable Tucson, AZ (Corporate-Bonita)

General Summary:The Director of Payroll and Accounts Payable is responsible for the strategic leadership management and oversight of the organizations payroll and accounts payable functions. This role ensures accurate timely and compliant processing of payroll vendor payments tax filings and financial reporting while driving operational excellence automation and continuous improvement. The Director partners closely with HR Accounting Operations and external partners to support company initiatives and maintain strong internal RESPONSIBILITIES:Payroll ManagementOversee full-cycle payroll operations for all employees ensuring accuracy compliance and timely payroll is processed in accordance with federal state and local regulations including FLSA wage and hour laws garnishments and tax relationships with payroll vendors and technology payroll tax filings and year-end processes including W2 and 1099 distribution and support audits as and maintain payroll policies standardized workflows and internal with HR to ensure accurate employee data benefits integration and compensation Payable (AP) LeadershipDirect AP operations including invoice processing vendor onboarding payment execution and employee expense timely and accurate payments to vendors while maintaining strong vendor AP compliance with accounting standards tax requirements (including 1099 reporting) and internal procure-to-pay processes through automation and system AP aging cash flow forecasting and weekly payment Compliance & ReportingPrepare and deliver accurate reporting on payroll costs vendor spend accruals and other key financial metrics to facilitate timely and accurate monthend closing activitiesEnsure strong internal controls and compliance with GAAP SOX (if applicable) and organizational with internal and external auditors for payroll and AP data integrity security and proper system administration for payroll and AP Leadership & StrategyLead mentor and develop payroll and AP staff fostering a culture of accountability accuracy and service performance metrics and KPIs to monitor efficiency and process opportunities for digital transformation and workflow and manage department budgets and staffing :Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business or related field (Masters preferred).8 years of payroll and/or accounts payable experience including 35 years in a leadership understanding of payroll regulations tax compliance accounting principles and AP best with ERP and payroll systemsDemonstrated ability to lead teams manage complex operations and partner analytical skills a process-improvement mindset and proficiency with Excel and financial communication problemsolving and organizational :Minimum 18 years of AZ DPS Level I fingerprint clearance card (must maintain valid card throughout employment)CPR First Aid AED certification if required (must maintain throughout employment).Current valid Drivers License and 39-month Motor Vehicle Report and proof of vehicle registration liability insurance to meet insurance requirementsInitial current negative TB test result if required (Employer provides).Questions about this position Contact us