Welcome to the Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (DMHSAS)

Join our Team at DMHSAS —helping people recover from mental illness and addiction, reuniting families, and improving communities.

Full time employees receive:

State Retirement with generous company match
11 Paid Holidays Each Year
15 Days of Annual Leave and 15 Days of Sick Leave the First Year
Subsidized Insurance Benefits – We help you pay for your benefits!

To learn more about the competitive and generous benefits provided to all full time employees click here.

To learn more about the vital services we provide to Oklahomans of all ages, please visit https://oklahoma.gov/odmhsas.html.

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is the State’s statutory authority responsible for prevention, treatment and recovery from mental illness, substance abuse and addictive disorders. In addition, ODMHSAS provides prevention services at the state and local levels, in partnership with area health providers, schools, law enforcement, veteran’s groups and other community stakeholders.  ODMHSAS manages the state’s behavioral health Medicaid services, and has rule-making responsibility for specific statutory certification processes (certifying approximately 3,300 treatment providers, organizations and individuals, throughout the state).

First Preference / Pre-Announcement: DMHSAS facilities must notify the above listed HR department by the opening date and time listed above if they have employees with a first preference request to return to work on a limited duty release.

Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.

This Agency Requires Coverage 24 Hours, 7 Days Per Week. Work Hours and Location May Vary Depending on Business Necessity. Employees May Be Required to Work Weekends and Overtime.

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

Director of Accounts Payable

Oklahoma City, OK

Full Time

Experienced

Director of Accounts Payable

Overview: The Director of Accounts Payable provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight of accounts payable operations for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS). This position is responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely, efficient, and compliant processing of payments to vendors, contractors, service providers, and other authorized recipients in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) requirements, agency policies, and established financial procedures.

The Director oversees the agency's accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, payment authorization workflows, expenditure documentation, vendor payment inquiries, and payment-related internal controls.

The position is responsible for establishing standardized payment processes, strengthening financial accountability, reducing payment errors, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring appropriate stewardship of public funds.

The Director serves as a member of the agency's Finance Leadership Team and works collaboratively with the Chief Financial Officer, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting, Director of Procurement and Purchasing, Director of Budget and Financial Planning and Analysis, agency program administrators, and external oversight entities.

The Director is expected to provide proactive leadership in identifying operational risks, implementing process improvements, strengthening payment controls, and ensuring the agency maintains reliable and responsive accounts payable services.

Job Type:

Job Type: Full-time, one vacancy
Application Period: Open until filled.
Salary: $120,000.00
FLSA Status: Exempt
Primary Working Hours are M-F; 8-5
This position is located in-office.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and seven years of professional business or public administration experience, including four years in a supervisory or administrative capacity;
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional or technical administrative experience in business or public administration for each year of the required education.

NOTE: No substitution will be allowed for the required professional experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Benefits:

Generous state-paid benefit allowance for insurance premiums.
Comprehensive health insurance options with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Retirement savings with employer matching.
Longevity bonuses and CEU training opportunities.

Mission: Dedicated to Excellence in Behavioral Health Services.
Vision: Oklahoma sets the standard for behavioral health systems that provide transformative, agile, and quality care.
ICARE Values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence

Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

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