Director of Accounts Payable

Job Description

Job Description

Join Vacatia and Help Build the Future of Hospitality Tech

Location : Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Full-Time Onsite)

At Vacatia, we’re reinventing how families vacation—and how modern technology supports every step of the journey. As a leader in resort and rental management, we combine hospitality expertise with scalable digital platforms to deliver world-class guest experiences and efficient operations. Now, we’re hiring a Director of Accounts Payable to lead our finance operations and ensure accurate, efficient, and compliant processing across our growing organization.

Why You’ll Love Working at Vacatia

Strategic Finance Leadership : Own the AP function at a fast-growing hospitality company with national impact.

Innovation & Technology : Drive automation and implement ERP / AP system enhancements that scale with growth.

Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with Procurement, Treasury, and Operations to strengthen vendor relationships and optimize working capital.

People-First Culture : Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, building a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Growth Opportunity : Join the Finance leadership team and shape Vacatia’s financial operations during a pivotal growth phase.

Your Impact

Oversee the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing, payments, and expense reimbursements.

Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, tax regulations, and audit requirements.

Partner with Procurement and Operations to improve vendor terms and strengthen supplier relationships.

Lead automation and process optimization initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

Monitor AP KPIs and recommend improvements for performance and working capital management.

Oversee cash disbursement forecasting in coordination with the Treasury.

Lead, mentor, and develop the AP team, supporting career growth and building a high-performing culture.

Collaborate with auditors and ensure reconciliation of AP sub-ledgers with the general ledger.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

8+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or Finance operations, with 5+ years in leadership roles.

Proven track record managing large-scale AP operations in multi-entity or multi-location organizations.

Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and compliance requirements.

Experience implementing and optimizing ERP / AP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, Workday, SAP).

Excellent leadership, organizational, and project management skills.

Strong analytical ability with a track record of driving process improvements.

Bonus : Experience in hospitality, real estate, or service-driven industries.

Working at Vacatia

This is a full-time onsite role at our Fort Lauderdale HQ. Standard business hours apply, with occasional evenings or weekends during peak periods. You’ll thrive if you’re adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing independent work with cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Physical & Other Requirements

Primarily sedentary office work, with occasional standing or walking.

Ability to work at a computer for extended periods (8 hours / day).

Regular use of standard office equipment.

Occasional lifting / moving of up to 15 pounds.

Reliable, timely, and professional attendance required.

Vacatia, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V and values diversity in the workforce.