NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP)
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP), All Saints Village, Missouri, United States
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NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP)
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the city.
Agency Context The Agency Chief Contracting Office (ACCO) is responsible for managing all agency procurement and payment activity in accordance with applicable city and state laws and regulations, including General Municipal Law, City Charter, local MWBE laws, Procurement Policy Board Rules and NYC Comptroller Directives. ACCO collaborates with DEP bureaus to support operational and programmatic needs, including procurement of capital construction and related professional services (design, engineering, construction management), maintenance and repair contracts, and a wide array of supply and standard service contracts. ACCO oversees vendor compliance, MWBE participation goals, prevailing wage, labor law compliance and vendor management. ACCO processes hundreds of large and small contracts and thousands of payment transactions, procuring about $2 billion in contracts annually. The ACCO is organized into ten groups: Competitive Sealed Bids, Procurement Administration, Technology Development & Innovation, Contract Administration, Contract Compliance and Opportunities, Purchasing Management, Payments & Accounting, Negotiations and Contract Review, Large Contract Payments, and Process Optimization & Change Management.
Position Overview The ACCO is seeking an experienced and energetic candidate to serve as the
Senior Director of Accounts Payable . The selected candidate, reporting directly to the ACCO, will oversee both the Large and Small Payment teams. The candidate must advocate for process improvement, transparency, teamwork, and maintaining high-quality work products. The role requires self-motivation, leadership capability, and the ability to drive the growth of the department. This position will interact with various levels of management, deliver exceptional customer service, and build successful cross-functional relationships, manage projects, and perform other duties as assigned.
Job Tasks / Duties
The core responsibilities of the Director of Accounts Payable include ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices for payments pursuant to the terms of capital and expense contracts, creating, implementing and improving policies and procedures, collaborating with other teams to optimize financial processes. Being a driver of change in the implementation of new procedures including the movement of all payments into the City’s PASSPort System. These responsibilities will also include reporting and compliance activities related to accounts payable.
Oversee and direct staff activity to ensure accuracy of payment details in adherence to Comptroller Directives, City policies, and contract terms and conditions. Foster a culture of continual staff development and training.
Monitor the timeliness of invoice payments against prompt payment rules and in adherence to Comptroller Directives, City policies, and contract terms and conditions.
Perform monthly and year-end accounting closing procedures in accordance with NYC Directives; and assign to, direct staff in the completion of these tasks.
Provide excellent customer service; communicate, coordinate, and resolve payment issues with vendors and other stakeholders; and assign to, direct staff in the completion of these tasks.
Utilize data analytics tools to assess the performance of accounts payable workflows and to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement in the processing of payments; Identify ways to streamline and continuously improve processes and internal controls.
Utilize data and dashboards to communicate performance metrics to team.
Qualifications / Preferred Skills
Strong managerial background in financial management with extensive experience and thorough knowledge of accounting, auditing principles. Experience using data to drive unit performance.
Experience and knowledge of developing internal control and accounting systems.
Knowledge of NYC Procurement Policy Board rules, City Charter, and Comptroller Directives.
Ability to develop and maintains strong relationships with departmental personnel, senior management, oversight agencies and other customers/clients.
Additional Information
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. Some City Employees may reside in nearby counties under certain conditions; discuss at interview.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on protected statuses.
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SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
role at
NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP)
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the city.
Agency Context The Agency Chief Contracting Office (ACCO) is responsible for managing all agency procurement and payment activity in accordance with applicable city and state laws and regulations, including General Municipal Law, City Charter, local MWBE laws, Procurement Policy Board Rules and NYC Comptroller Directives. ACCO collaborates with DEP bureaus to support operational and programmatic needs, including procurement of capital construction and related professional services (design, engineering, construction management), maintenance and repair contracts, and a wide array of supply and standard service contracts. ACCO oversees vendor compliance, MWBE participation goals, prevailing wage, labor law compliance and vendor management. ACCO processes hundreds of large and small contracts and thousands of payment transactions, procuring about $2 billion in contracts annually. The ACCO is organized into ten groups: Competitive Sealed Bids, Procurement Administration, Technology Development & Innovation, Contract Administration, Contract Compliance and Opportunities, Purchasing Management, Payments & Accounting, Negotiations and Contract Review, Large Contract Payments, and Process Optimization & Change Management.
Position Overview The ACCO is seeking an experienced and energetic candidate to serve as the
Senior Director of Accounts Payable . The selected candidate, reporting directly to the ACCO, will oversee both the Large and Small Payment teams. The candidate must advocate for process improvement, transparency, teamwork, and maintaining high-quality work products. The role requires self-motivation, leadership capability, and the ability to drive the growth of the department. This position will interact with various levels of management, deliver exceptional customer service, and build successful cross-functional relationships, manage projects, and perform other duties as assigned.
Job Tasks / Duties
The core responsibilities of the Director of Accounts Payable include ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices for payments pursuant to the terms of capital and expense contracts, creating, implementing and improving policies and procedures, collaborating with other teams to optimize financial processes. Being a driver of change in the implementation of new procedures including the movement of all payments into the City’s PASSPort System. These responsibilities will also include reporting and compliance activities related to accounts payable.
Oversee and direct staff activity to ensure accuracy of payment details in adherence to Comptroller Directives, City policies, and contract terms and conditions. Foster a culture of continual staff development and training.
Monitor the timeliness of invoice payments against prompt payment rules and in adherence to Comptroller Directives, City policies, and contract terms and conditions.
Perform monthly and year-end accounting closing procedures in accordance with NYC Directives; and assign to, direct staff in the completion of these tasks.
Provide excellent customer service; communicate, coordinate, and resolve payment issues with vendors and other stakeholders; and assign to, direct staff in the completion of these tasks.
Utilize data analytics tools to assess the performance of accounts payable workflows and to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement in the processing of payments; Identify ways to streamline and continuously improve processes and internal controls.
Utilize data and dashboards to communicate performance metrics to team.
Qualifications / Preferred Skills
Strong managerial background in financial management with extensive experience and thorough knowledge of accounting, auditing principles. Experience using data to drive unit performance.
Experience and knowledge of developing internal control and accounting systems.
Knowledge of NYC Procurement Policy Board rules, City Charter, and Comptroller Directives.
Ability to develop and maintains strong relationships with departmental personnel, senior management, oversight agencies and other customers/clients.
Additional Information
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. Some City Employees may reside in nearby counties under certain conditions; discuss at interview.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on protected statuses.
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