Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable Manager – Marberg Staffing

Location:

100% onsite at client’s downtown Toronto campus, near TTC station, with free parking.

Work Hours:

9 a.m. to 5 p.m., not including 1‑hour unpaid lunch break, Monday to Friday (35 work hours per week).

Employment Type:

Temporary for at least 2 months, with possibility of extension or conversion to direct‑hire.

Compensation: CA $54.94/hr – CA $60.43/hr, based on skills and experience.

Reports To:

Director, Accounting and Finance.

Supervisory Responsibility:
Responsible for 1 Accounts Payable Team Lead and 7 Accounts Payable staff.

Provide effective, efficient oversight to an Accounts Payable team processing approximately 70,000 invoices per annum, in a hands‑on leadership role with authority to approve transactions, manage escalations, and coordinate with Central Finance, IT, and Procurement groups.

Lead project for an AP system implementation of Serrala (AP automation) in SAP, including staff training, resolving data issues, and coordinating comprehensive information handovers.

• Manage end‑to‑end AP process before and after new system go‑live to keep invoice processing, approvals, and payments on track, and proactively clear exceptions and backlogs to maintain service levels.
• Triage issues, manage escalations, and drive resolutions in coordination with IT, the vendor, and stakeholders.
• Lead AP team in support of Serrala system expansion, deliver targeted Serrala user training as needed, and reduce repeat issues through coaching and support.
• Resolve vendor master data issues by logging and tracking tickets with central procurement and ensuring timely closure.
• Additional AP operations and system implementation responsibilities as required.

• Post‑secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance, or equivalent discipline.
• Valid CPA or actively pursuing CPA designation.
• At least 6+ years of experience in a management role.
• AP automation background within a cloud‑based system preferred.
• People leadership experience in an AP environment.
• Expert‑level SAP proficiency.
• Advanced MS‑Excel proficiency.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Expert knowledge of Canadian Accounts Payable methodologies and best practices.
• Knowledge of team management and project leadership best practices.
• Experience with Serrala is a strong asset.
• General strong knowledge of MS‑Office applications.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Previous AP automation system experience, with proven experience supporting AP automation go‑live, including UAT, post‑launch issue resolution, and coordination with IT and external vendors.
• Strong issue triage and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated record of professional conduct and character; responsible, reliable, and works to deadlines.
• Proficient de‑escalation skills. Excellent listening skills and ability to provide and receive effective feedback.
• Proven ability to respond to sensitive and confidential matters with tact, discretion, and excellent judgment.
• Strong relationship management skills including client and vendor relations management, negotiation, change management, and consulting/advisory skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and collaboratively, and in an advisory capacity, and liaise effectively with a wide and diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to participate in 2+ interview rounds, either online or onsite, and start new position at short notice.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada, providing satisfactory documentation upon request.
• Ability to work 100% onsite, abiding by organization health and safety policies.
• Provide minimum of 2 recent, qualified employment references upon request.
• Declare personal non‑conflict of interest in execution of assignment responsibilities.
• Provision of certification of AODA and OHSA online training course completion prior to assignment start.
• Satisfactory background checks, technical skills evaluations, interpersonal skills assessment, and employment references.

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