Accounts Payable Manager

Manager, Accounts Payable is the link between our financial results and the accounts payable function. We are searching for an energetic AP Manager that has the leadership to develop a team of AP clerks, and has the experience needed to revolutionize and optimize the AP process.

• Lead development of new accounts payable practices and procedures, focusing on streamlining processes and implementing system/technology upgrades (including data validation/testing/implementation).
• Manage and lead a team of four Accounts Payable Clerks through training, feedback, and management of day-to-day AP activities, promoting a cooperative working environment.
• Provide accurate and timely accounts payable information to support decision-making on the profitable growth of the business.
• Ensure accurate vendor setup and payments, proper coding, and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Manage monthly close of accounts payable and ensure outstanding invoices and expenses are properly accounted for.
• Collaborate and communicate with other departments to ensure completeness and accuracy of payables.
• Oversee and manage the weekly cheque, electronic payment, and wire process for multiple currencies across multiple companies.
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation and files in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
• Assist in month-end closing by entering period-end accruals, intercompany invoice clearance, and other adjustments as necessary.
• Provide training across the organization for payable and expenditure-related topics.
• Oversee and manage the corporate credit card and expense reimbursement program.
• Ensure corporate spend aligns with travel and expenditure policies while identifying areas for improvement or cost reduction opportunities.
• This will be a hands-on role with the opportunity to ask what a world class AP department should look like, and implement those ideas, efficiencies, and improvements.
• The system we use is IFS, previous experience preferred but not mandatory.

• Knowledge of the accounting cycle with a proven ability to improve processes, identify and implement new technology, and stay up to date on recent industry trends.
• Process-oriented; ability to think things through from a system perspective.
• Senior to advanced skill level with Microsoft Excel, and demonstrated ability to work with other Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word).
• Basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research, and resolution skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a professional, open, direct manner; convey information clearly and concisely with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience leading a team, providing feedback, and guidance to junior team members.

• Professional certification (e.g. APM, PMP, Lean Six Sigma)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Accounts Payable function with at least 2 years in an AP Manager role with full cycle of accounts payable processes, financial chart of accounts, corporate procedures, intercompany transactions, and experience in an ERP environment.
• Experience implementing and working with technology such as automation, new modules, or other process improvements and projects.

This role is a hybrid opportunity (3 days a week in office) out of our Richmond HQ, and pays between $90,000 - $105,000 with a 10% bonus.