Centinela Hospital Medical Center · 2 weeks ago
Corporate Vice President - Accounts Payable Optimization
Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system headquartered in Ontario, California. The Corporate Vice President of Accounts Payable Optimization will implement software and processes to automate accounts payable tasks, improving efficiency and accuracy while collaborating with cross-functional teams to align practices with enterprise goals.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Provide specialized expertise to implement software and processes that automate tasks in the accounts payable process, improving efficiency, accuracy, and cost savings
Strategically define the process of using software and technology to automate tasks within the accounts payable department, such as invoice processing, matching invoices with purchase orders and receipts, and payment processing with a goal of reducing manual data entry, minimize errors, and streamline workflows that will lead to faster processing times and improved financial visibility
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure AP practices align with enterprise goals and regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline, or 10 years of progressive experience in accounts payable workflows and automation technology, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity
Expertise in Process Assessment including evaluation of AP processes, identification of bottlenecks, and recommend areas for improvement
Background in evaluation of related technologies and enhanced AP automation software and tools as needed
Experience in leading the implementation and integration of AP automation software to ensure a smooth transition
Leadership to define and ensure proper training for AP staff on software tools, policies and processes
Strong communication and coaching skills to ensure proper training for AP staff on software tools, policies and processes
Possess strategic planning and leadership skills to develop and execute upon a 3-year plan to promote continuous innovation and motivate team members to achieve defined milestones
Strong project management and change management skills related to system implementations
Prior experience working across functions, business segments for a large company with oversees support
Ability to analyze and improve complex processes using data-driven insights
Experience presenting to executives and allaying concerns about hurdles in changing processes
Demonstrated success in leading AP automation projects, including system selection, implementation, and optimization
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Lawson, Oracle, Workday, SAP) and AP automation tools (e.g., Coupa, Basware, Tipalti, Kofax, AvidXchange)
Preferred
CPA, MBA, or relevant professional certification (e.g., APM, CAPA) preferred
Prior experience in a health system, integrated delivery network (IDN), or multi-entity healthcare organization strongly preferred
Six-Sigma Certified a plus but not required
Benefits
Paid time off
A 401K retirement plan
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Many more voluntary benefit options
Company
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
Centinela Hospital Medical Center is a 369-bed acute-care hospital providing healthcare services.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-09-24
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