Associate Director Accounting - Accounts Payable

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Accounts Payable Lead will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the AP function within a pharmaceutical or PBM (Pharmacy Benefit Management) environment. This role ensures accurate, compliant, and timely processing of invoices and payments, while driving process excellence, automation, and adherence to financial controls aligned with healthcare industry regulations.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Delivery :

Manage the full life cycle of payments including invoice validation, payment scheduling, execution, and reconciliation

Provide strategic leadership for the Accounts Payable process to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with industry standards, internal controls, and corporate policies

Be a change agent to drive awareness about global locations, culture to promote a solid 'One teamwork' environment

Integration with business by understanding their Challenge and Opportunities - Evaluating and driving process improvement as per business prioritization

Define and communicate functional goals. Ensuring alignment with broader finance and business objectives

Required Qualifications :

Core Competencies :

Preferred Qualification :

Skills Required

Pharmacy Benefits