Manager, Global Accounts Payable

We are seeking an experienced Manager, Global Accounts Payable to oversee the Accounts Payable function. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a global team of accounts payable specialists and overseeing the accounts payable function to ensure invoices are processed accurately and timely and accounts payable transactions are properly accounted for.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Oversee the Global Accounts Payable team and ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments and expense reports.
• Monitor and analyze accounts payable processes and recommend improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage direct reports, including hiring, coaching, mentoring, development, performance management and all other people-management practices.
• Oversee the preparation and filing of appropriate end-of-year tax forms for independent contractors, e.g. 1099, T4A.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as Procurement, to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices.
• Manage vendor relationships and resolve any issues or disputes related to payments or invoices.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end close processes.
• Ensure the effectiveness of accounts payable processes and controls including providing recommendations for improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain and optimize key accounts payable metrics.
• Maintain internal control processes and documentation for the accounts payable portion of the Procure to Pay process.
• Collaborate on audits and provide documentation and support as needed.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Significant relevant experience in accounts payable within a global and complex organization. Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Senior level of management and leadership experience within a diverse, global and distributed workforce.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices and internal control frameworks.
• Experience with expense/payables software and ERP systems. Knowledge of NetSuite, Certify and/or Zip an asset.
• Influence: Asserts own ideas and persuades others, gaining support and commitment and mobilizing people to take action.
• Open Communication: Clearly conveys thoughts, both written and verbally, listening attentively and asking questions for clarification and understanding.
• Problem Solving: Uses an organized and logical approach to find solutions to complex problems. Looks beyond the obvious to understand the root cause of problems.
• Resilience, Tolerance and Change/Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change, finding ways to advance work and projects.
• Inclusive Leadership: Builds inclusive, cohesive teams which apply diversity to achieve common goals.
• Play to Win: Capably delivers results through others, is good at establishing clear direction, helping others achieve their best work.
• Enablement: Challenges and supports others to create results but also develops new capabilities. Successfully develops the capacity and capability of the team and individuals on the team.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Solution seeker: You're focused on tackling new challenges, solving problems, and moving the business forward—and you don't wait to be asked.
• Lifelong learner: You have a growth mindset - you're here to learn, experiment, seek, apply, and provide feedback, share what works with your team, and move on from what doesn't.
• Resilient adapter: In the face of change and challenges, you bring a thoughtful, calm approach, and a focus on finding the new opportunity.
• Intentional collaborator. You build positive working relationships across the business, bringing people together to foster new opportunities and to facilitate the efficient flow of information.
• Critical challenger: You have the trust in your team to ask difficult questions in order to get to the best end result.
• Active communicator: You listen actively and communicate ideas and information clearly, inclusively, and proactively.
• Integrated thinker: You look beyond your role and responsibilities to understand how your team's work drives broader organizational goals.
• Accountable owner: You take pride in the work you're responsible for with a mindset of ultimate accountability and reliability for the outcomes.
• Bar-raiser: You step up to help your team grow and succeed, even when that means going beyond what might be expected.

Please note: the expected start date for this role is April 2025 and onwards.

Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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