AP/AR Director

White Plains, New York Permanent USD120,000 - USD150,000 per year View Job Description
The Director of AP will lead efficient, accurate, and compliant payables and receivables processes to support cash flow and distributor transactions. This role oversees daily operations, manages the team, and drives process improvements, with a preference for experience in wine and spirits imports.
  • A rapidly growing leader in their industry
  • Provides valuable opportunities to collaborate with experienced colleagues

About Our Client

My client is an established alcohol distributor supplying a broad portfolio of wine, spirits, and beer to retail and hospitality customers. They partner closely with suppliers and clients to ensure efficient distribution, compliance, and strong market coverage.

Job Description

  • Oversee timely, accurate invoice payments and vendor communications
  • Manage reconciliations, payments, and dispute resolution
  • Monitor cash flow trends and maintain clean financial records
  • Improve payment forecasting, controls, and team accountability
  • Lead and develop a team of 3, including hiring and performance management
  • Provide technical guidance and support complex issue resolution
  • Review team work for accuracy and efficiency
  • Report key risks, trends, and cash flow insights to leadership
  • Manage vendor data, credit reviews, and internal loan activity
  • Analyze KPIs and deliver actionable performance feedback
  • Ensure US GAAP compliance and proper invoice coding
  • Maintain financial records and documentation standards
  • Develop SOPs and training materials for AP/AR
  • Oversee 1099 filings, month-end close, and audit support
  • Support ad hoc finance and operational projects

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 10+ years of accounting experience across AP/AR; beverage alcohol industry experience a plus
  • SAP experience preferred; Concur Invoice knowledge a plus
  • Strong ability to collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills
  • Polished verbal and written communication abilities
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word



What's on Offer

Competitive pay and a strong benefits package

Contact
Anthony Melody
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7049120

Job summary

Sector
Accounting
Sub Sector
Accountant/Bookkeeper
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
White Plains
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Anthony Melody
Job Reference
JN-062026-7049120