Manager Accounts Payable

This role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day AP operations, managing a high-performing team, driving process improvements, and ensuring the timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices and payments.

The successful candidate will play a key role in transforming and optimizing AP processes through strong collaboration with finance project manager on enhancement of technology solutions, including OCR invoice automation, P-Card programs, Vendor Payment Automation (VPA), and reporting dashboards.

• Lead and develop the Accounts Payable team, establishing performance expectations and promoting a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee invoice processing, vendor payments, reconciliations, and AP month-end activities across multiple entities
• Monitor AP aging, payment cycles, outstanding liabilities, and vendor account reconciliations.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for vendor and internal stakeholder inquiries.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, improve service levels, and reduce manual processes within the AP function.
• Monitor Accounts Payable dashboards and KPIs to assess team performance, productivity, processing efficiency, and service levels.
• Develop action plans to improve operational performance and drive measurable results.
• Collaborate with the Business Intelligence team to enhance AP reporting, dashboards, and data analytics capabilities.
• Work closely with Procurement, Operations, Treasury, Accounting, and Finance teams to support business objectives and resolve process challenges.
• Partner with system administrators, ERP teams, and project stakeholders to support AP-related system enhancements and implementations.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and audit requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Ensure adherence to applicable tax, regulatory, and payment compliance requirements across Canadian and U.S. operations.
• Additional duties as required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Professional Studies Diploma (DEP) in Administration or College Diploma (DEC) in Business Administration
• More than 7 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable, including at least 2 years in a management role.
• Experience managing AP functions across multiple business entities and jurisdictions
• Proven experience participating in process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Experience working with ERP systems and invoice automation platforms.

COMPETENCIES:

• Bilingual (French and English) as this role must communicate with out of province stakeholders.
• Strong people leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of AP best practices, internal controls, and financial processes.
• Intermediate Excel and reporting skills.
• Experience working with BI reporting tools such as Power BI or similar considered an asset
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Self-motivated and pro-active achiever able to meet deadlines.