Director of Accounts Payable Operations
Date: Jul 17, 2026
Location: Remote, KS, US
Company: Chobani
Summary
The Director of Accounts Payable Operations oversees end-to-end P2P (procure-to-pay) workflows, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing, payment execution, and vendor management. This strategic role leads AP teams, drives technological and transformational process improvements, maintains robust financial misstatement and anti-fraud controls, and reports to senior finance leadership.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Manage and develop a mid-to-large sized AP team, setting clear performance benchmarks, objectives and key results, and operational goals.
- Process Optimization: Continuously evaluate and streamline AP policies, operating models, and workflows to support organizational growth, transformation, and efficiencies.
- Financial Controls: Ensure compliance with US GAAP, internal audit and SOX requirements, and corporate disbursement policies.
- Vendor Relations: Act as the primary escalation point for operational concerns, supplier disputes, and cross-functional payment issues.
- Systems Integration: Partner with IT and Finance to leverage ERP software (e.g., Success Factors and SAP) to automate invoice ingestion, matching, and disbursements.
Requirements
- Experience: 15+ years of progressive experience in accounts payable, with 5+ years in senior management or director-level capacity.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- Skills: Expert knowledge of complex financial policies, modern e-payment environments, and ERP implementations.
About Us
Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafés nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.
Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.
For more information, please visit www.chobani.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.
The salary range for this full-time position is $140,000.00 - $220,000.00, + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, and paid volunteer time off.