Accounts Payable Manager, Vendor Master %26 Disbursements

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We love our cars, but it’s the people behind them who make them what they are. To market, sell, and service great cars, we need great people. That’s why at Volkswagen Group Canada, we are passionate about our cars and our brand and foster this same passion and drive in our people. We know that the right people in the right positions can do incredible things, and we love making that happen.

We are currently looking for an Accounts Payable Manager – Vendor Master & Disbursements at our Corporate Offices in Ajax, ON. This is classified as a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of 2 days in office.

The VGCA Accounting Shared Services Centre provides essential back-office accounting functions for General Ledger, Inventory, Accounts Receivable and Affiliates, Accounts Payable and Fixed Assets for multiple VW Group Companies including Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, Chattanooga factory production, and electric vehicle infrastructure in Canada and the United States.

The Accounts Payable Manager leads the Accounts Payable team within VGCA Accounting Shared Services and reports to the Senior Manager AP/AR & Inventory. The scope of this role will include accurate and timely vendor master maintenance, processing of outgoing payments, and aging, in accordance with corporate policies and procedures effectively and efficiently for the Volkswagen Group Canada accounting shared service.

The Accounts Payable Manager will also support internal and external audits, providing audit requirements and analysis (quarterly, year-end, group audits).

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Oversee a team of 6 Specialists.
2. Establish and negotiate specific performance objectives for each individual team member and ensure alignment to Accounting Services’ corporate objectives.
3. Monitor teams’ performance versus established departmental and individual role metrics and take corrective action where necessary.
4. Responsible for the hiring and onboarding of new staff.
5. Ensure all vendor master requests are processed within set timelines, accurately and completely.
6. Review monthly aging schedules, reports and fluctuations.
7. Ensure all accounting reconciliations are complete and approved; aging is managed appropriately.
8. Ensure all electronic payments and check runs for all companies aligned with internal controls and are processed accurately and completely.
9. Ensure all entries originating within areas of responsibility are in compliance with IFRS and Group guidelines.
10. Ensure accounting processes are properly and adequately supported and documented.
11. Conduct meetings as required to discuss and resolve accounting issues, process improvements and identify risks proposing solutions and escalating as appropriate.
12. Develop, monitor, and support processes to compensate for open issues and develop solutions by working closely with other departments.
13. Ensure all areas of process maps, narratives, control matrices and desk procedures are prepared, updated, tested, and maintained, and ensure relevant internal controls are adhered to by team members.
14. All other duties as required.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting.
2. CPA Designation is considered an asset.
3. 5+ years’ experience in a similar role; shared services experience is considered a strong asset.
4. 2+ years’ supervisory experience is required.
5. Well-developed leadership and interpersonal skills.
6. Solid knowledge of functional accounting methods and application of IFRS and ICFR.
7. Highly advanced knowledge of MS Office suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
8. Excellent communication skills – Written, oral and presentation to document, articulate and convey functions and processes.
9. Analytical skills – Ability to dissect complex accounting and financial processes and identify risks and process improvements.
10. Works well under strict deadlines with a strong attention to detail.
11. Strong business acumen – understanding of large, complex organizations and ability to interact with all levels of an organization.
12. Ability to travel up to 10%.
13. Ability to work overtime as required during peak times.

What you’ll get in return:

• Competitive employer paid benefits and overall compensation package.
• A flexible and collaborative team dynamic.
• Opportunities for development.
• Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community.
• And much more.

*Please note that we appreciate the interest of all candidates, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities including during the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to determine what reasonable accommodation may be available to meet your needs whether it be as an applicant or an employee. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Recruiter who will consult with you to determine an appropriate and reasonable accommodation.