Description
Location: Hybrid –Mississauga, ON
Hours: Monday – Friday – 40 hr. work week
Salary: Up to - $100K + 9% Bonus
Department: Finance
Reporting Manager: Controller
About Our Client
Our client is a leading Canadian supplier of automotive, heavy-duty, and industrial products. They are seeking a full-time Accounts Payable Manager. Reporting to Engineering and Facilities Manager. This role will support facility projects by providing technical expertise in design, planning and execution.
Why Join Our Client’s Team?
- Competitive Total Compensation — commensurate with your experience and contributions.
- Day-One Group Benefits — comprehensive health and dental coverage, plus $1,000/year for mental wellness support.
- 6% Employer Contribution to the company pension plan (bi-weekly).
- $400 Annual Fitness & Wellness Reimbursement — applicable toward gym memberships, personal trainers, weight loss programs, golf lessons, and more.
- Educational Assistance — support for continued professional and personal development.
- Paid Time Off — vacation, floater, and community days.
- Community Involvement — the company proudly supports organizations such as Canadian Tire Jump Start, SickKids Hospital, Daily Bread Food Bank, and Women’s Habitat.
- Fun & Inclusive Culture — a vibrant workplace that celebrates its people with:
o Company BBQs
o Ticket giveaways to sporting events
o Holiday parties and cultural celebrations
o Food trucks and ice cream days
o Lunch & Learns
Responsibilities
About the role
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-driven Accounts Payable Manager to lead and optimize the full accounts payable lifecycle. In this role, you will strengthen financial controls, drive operational excellence, and support key Finance & Accounting initiatives. You will thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and bring a passion for building strong teams, improving processes, and partnering cross-functionally. This role plays a critical part in ensuring financial accuracy, integrity, and scalability, enabling the business to move efficiently while maintaining strong governance.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and oversee the end-to-end accounts payable function, including invoice processing, approvals, payment runs, and month-end close activities in a high-volume environment.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Accounts Payable Specialists by setting clear performance expectations, providing ongoing feedback, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and corporate credit card transactions.
- Design, implement, and maintain AP policies, procedures, and internal controls to mitigate risk and improve efficiency.
- Manage vendor relationships, resolve discrepancies, and negotiate payment terms as needed.
- Cross-train team members to eliminate single points of failure and ensure business continuity.
- Partner with Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, and IT teams to streamline workflows and enhance system integrations.
- Prepare and review weekly, monthly, and quarterly AP reporting, including aging analyses and cash flow support.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including AP automation, ERP enhancements, and process optimization.
- Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and responding to audit inquiries.
Core Competencies:
- Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to prioritize competing demands and consistently meet deadlines.
- Proactive problem-solver who thrives in dynamic, evolving environments.
- Confident decision-maker with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a team-oriented mindset.
Direct Managerial / Supervisory Responsibility
- 2 Accounts Payable Specialists
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
- 5+ years of accounts payable or accounting experience, including 2+ years in a people management role.
- Strong knowledge of AP processes, internal controls, and general accounting principles.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics.
- Experience with AP automation platforms (e.g., SAP Concur, Scotiabank CentreSuite).
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools.
- Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) or similar certification is an asset
Working Conditions
- Currently hybrid but subject to change.
- May require occasional overtime during month-end or year-end close.