The University of Virginia seeks a Director of Payment Solutions to lead the University’s operational payment infrastructure across the procure-to-pay lifecycle. This role oversees Accounts Payable, Travel & Expense, Payee Controls, and Business Solutions & Data Analysis.

The Director is responsible for ensuring consistent, reliable operational performance while advancing ongoing initiatives related to system optimization, automation, analytics, and workflow improvement. This position operates at the intersection of daily execution and long-term operational enhancement. This role requires strong organizational leadership, sound financial and procurement knowledge, and the ability to drive measurable results across multiple functional areas.

The University is embarking on a multi-year Workday Finance project, and the current Director of Payment Solutions will transition to support this initiative. As a result, we have a need to backfill a term-limited Director of Payment Solutions role. This appointment is a two-year term to extend through July 1, 2028, aligning with the anticipated duration of the project. The role will require a minimum of three days a week on-Grounds (campus) in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Core Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Oversee the effective delivery of Accounts Payable, Travel & Expense, Payee Controls, and Business Solutions & Data Analysis and the functional managers that oversee the verticals

• Monitor service levels, performance metrics, and operational risks

• Ensure continuity and stability during volume fluctuations and system updates

• Maintain alignment with University policy and financial control requirements.

Strategic Execution & Continuous Improvement

• Advance established initiatives related to automation, ERP optimization, analytics, and process redesign

• Balance operational demands with sustained progress on transformation priorities

• Translate strategic direction into actionable work plans across functional areas

• Provide regular, data-informed updates to senior leadership on performance and progress

Cross-Functional Engagement

• Collaborate with finance, sourcing, compliance, tax, treasury, and IT partners

• Represent Payment Solutions in enterprise initiatives and financial discussions

• Ensure alignment between operational execution and broader institutional objectives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field

• 8+ years of relevant experience in procurement operations, financial disbursements, or procure-to-pay environments

• Experience overseeing multi-functional operational areas

• Experience advancing operational improvement or system-related initiatives

• Strong analytical, prioritization, and organizational skills

• Demonstrated experience providing direct leadership oversight to professional staff, including performance management, coaching, and team development

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education or public sector finance

• Experience with ERP systems (Workday preferred)

• Experience leading automation, system implementation, or process redesign efforts

This position will remain open until filled. This is an exempt level, benefited position. This is a restricted, term0limited role. The University will perform background checks on all hires (if required) prior to employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. For this role, the University will not sponsor or consider candidates requiring sponsorship for employment visas now or in the future. For questions about the application process, please contact Daniel Strong, Senior Recruiter at das6zb@virginia.edu.

Please apply online, and search for R0080985. Complete an application online with the following documents:

• Resume

• Cover letter

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