Manager, Accounts Payable - 18 Month Contract

Title: Manager, Accounts Payable

Industry: Real Estate

Location: Toronto, ON - Hybrid

Salary: $95,000-110,000

Term: Contract – 18 Month with Perm Possibility

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Reporting, the Manager of Accounts Payable is responsible for all aspects of the accounts payable function for the corporate head office and Canadian multi-family development and rental operations. The individual will work together with another manager to oversee a team comprising of an accounts payable supervisor and five accounts payable specialists. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with company policies, lead process improvements, and collaborate with Finance and Accounting teams to support period-end close, audits, and financial reporting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Oversee the daily operations of the Accounts Payable team, including managing and reviewing workflows, invoice and payment processing, vendor management and handling internal and external requests and inquiries
2. Provide timely feedback and ongoing coaching to AP specialists
3. Ensure up-to-date policies and procedures documentation is established and maintained
4. Initiate, lead and manage process improvements to enhance productivity and efficiencies, including recommending changes to internal controls
5. Manage month-end AP close processes, including the review of account analyses, reconciliations and monthly accruals
6. Oversee the re-charge of reimbursable expenses to internal and external customers
7. Oversee the monthly employee credit card and expense reporting cycle
8. Conduct research on more difficult or complex inquiries
9. Work with the Finance and Accounting teams to ensure accurate cost recording and to ensure sufficient funding is in place for upcoming payments
10. Work with the wider corporate accounting teams to assist with audit, period-end close and financial reporting
11. Analyze data and provide information to management to enhance insight on financial performance as it relates to purchases and payables
12. Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

1. 5+ years of full cycle high-volume AP experience, with 2+ years of supervisory experience
2. Strong knowledge of account payable concepts and basic accounting (debit and credit, journal entries, accruals, recharges, etc.)
3. Proficient knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP or Yardi would be an asset
4. AP experience for multi-entity and multi-currency organization required
5. Experience with online banking and wire payments required
6. Time management skills with the ability to multi-task and ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
8. Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
9. Self-motivated and demonstrates excellent work ethic and a willingness to learn

What's in it for you?

The opportunity to join an organization that cares for their staff, the community, and leaving a positive impact! They offer an amazing workspace, have amazing culture and pride themselves on integrity and quality.