Director, Accounting Operations, Procure to Pay

at  Duck Creek Technologies

WHO WE ARE:

Duck Creek Technologies is the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry. We are the platform upon which modern insurance systems are built, enabling the industry to capitalize on the power of the cloud to run agile, intelligent, and evergreen operations. Our modern SaaS solutions help insurers set a new standard and revolutionize how consumers interact with insurance companies.
Authenticity, purpose, and transparency are core to Duck Creek, and we believe insurance should be there for individuals and businesses when, where, and how they need it most. Our market-leading solutions are available on a standalone basis or as a full suite, and all are available via Duck Creek OnDemand. With more than 1,000 successful implementations to date, Duck Creek removes the IT burden for insurers so they can focus on the business of insurance.
We have a flock of more than 1,800 employees across the globe and are proud to be a Flexible-First employer. We empower our employees with the choice to work from an office, from home, or on a hybrid schedule. Our flexible-first environment fosters productivity, inclusion, collaboration, and ensures a consistent employee experience regardless of location.
If working in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving company that is transforming one of the world’s oldest and largest industries sounds exciting, let us know. We are excited you are considering Duck Creek as a future employer and hope you decide to join “The Flock”!
To learn more about us, visit www.duckcreek.com and us on our social channels for the latest information - LinkedIn and Twitter.
TITLE : Director of Accounting Operations- Procure to Pay

PREFERRED & KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS:

• Workday accounting software experience preferred
• Ability to adapt and thrive in high-demand environments
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Detail oriented with exceptional organization skills
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines

WHAT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU MAY WANT TO KNOW:

Travel: 0-10%
Location: Remote Poland
Work Authorization: Legally authorized to work in the country of job location. The Company does not sponsor visa petitions for this position.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The Director of Accounting Operations - Procure to Pay at Duck Creek Technologies reports directly to the SVP, Finance & Accounting and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company’s accounting procure to pay operations. As a key leader, the Director will manage a high-performing team, optimize accounting practices, and collaborate across departments to support the company’s financial objectives in a dynamic, global software environment.

• Lead the global procurement and accounts payable organization ensuring resourcing and competence development to meet the business needs.
• Be a trusted advisor to the business on all things supply / supplier related.
• Collaborate and partner with business partners and their vendors to continuously assess future state business needs.
• Develop and implement a Vendor Management program.
• Build meaningful and trusted relationships with key internal stakeholders across business units and functions.
• Lead contract negotiations and the contract negotiation process securing advantageous contracts, working with our legal and other internal teams to determine the must haves.
• Establish operational and financial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to achieve business outcomes.
• Continuously review and enhance procurement policies, procedures, and systems to align with best practices and evolving business needs.
• Benchmark spending and vendor data to align with best practices and identify areas to drive more efficient spend.
• Facilitate timely invoice processing to maintain uninterrupted services.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process enhancements, understanding departmental expense components and profitability metrics.
• Identify and realization of cost-saving / cost-reduction and cost-avoidance opportunities
• Ensure invoice accuracy and compliance with contract / pricing / payment terms and take corrective actions as required.
• Ensures timely processing of expense reports, including approval of expenses by the individuals with appropriate delegated authority.
• Ensures year-end tax forms are completed by deadlines.

WHAT YOU’VE DONE:

• Degree in Finance/Accounting preferred or equivalent years of practical job experience in a similar function or role
• 7+ years of relevant experience; 5+ years supervisory and strategic leadership experience