David Glass

Director of Enterprise Accounts Payable @WVU Medicine

Morgantown, WV, US

Lead the strategic vision for Accounts Payable (AP), supporting 35K+ employees across 25 hospitals, 5 institutes, and 5 physician groups in 5 states. Ensure AP operations align with organizational goals for accuracy, efficiency, compliance, and service excellence. Build and develop a high-performing team through talent acquisition, training, mentorship, and performance management.Establish and oversee partnerships with third-party AP service providers, including audit recovery firms, automated payment solutions, and invoice automation vendors. Manage 1099 reporting, mitigate financial and compliance risks, and lead key AP sub-functions, including Vendor Master Administration, Compliance, Travel & Business Expense, and Escheatment. Drive AP transformation through data-driven decision-making, technology optimization, and automation while ensuring regulatory compliance.Key Leadership Achievements:Process Optimization: Transformed AP operations into streamlined, scalable, and automated solutions, ensuring enterprise-wide consistency and compliance.Efficiency Gains: Led continuous improvements, diagnosing inefficiencies and implementing enhancements to maximize performance.Risk Mitigation: Ensured strict adherence to IRS regulations and corporate financial controls, minimizing audit risks and enhancing financial transparency.System Integrations & Change Management: Led AP initiatives for hospital integrations, ERP implementations, and automation projects, ensuring seamless transitions.Optimized Payments: Improved working capital management by converting non-compliant AP activity into efficient, automated payment flows.Executive Collaboration: Served as the primary AP liaison for senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners to align AP strategy with financial and operational goals.By fostering continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability, drive AP to operate as a best-in-class financial service within the health system.

Waynesburg University

MBA

Slippery Rock University

BS