Job Description
Job DescriptionJoin Vacatia and Help Build the Future of Hospitality Tech
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Full-Time Onsite)
Vacatia is transforming the vacation ownership and resort experience through innovation, service excellence, and a modern approach to hospitality. As we continue to scale our multi-brand, multi-entity portfolio, we are seeking a Director of Accounts Payable to build and lead a high-performing AP function that delivers accuracy, speed, and financial integrity across the organization.
This is a strategic operational role that will oversee the full accounts payable lifecycle, modernize AP systems and workflows, strengthen financial controls, and ensure a seamless payment experience for vendors, partners, and internal teams. You will play a key role in unifying AP processes across Vacatia, Berkley Group, Daily Management, and future acquisitions while supporting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
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.
Ready to Lead With Accountability and Operational Excellence
If you are passionate about building strong financial operations, elevating processes, and leading a high-performing team, we invite you to join us at Vacatia.
Apply today and shape the future of financial operations at Vacatia.