Accounts Payable Manager

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Metro Supply Chain is a strategic supply chain solutions partner for some of the world’s fastest growing and most recognizable organizations. We advance our customers’ business through innovative, real-world solutions within a culture that supports our communities, protects our environment, and enables our team to thrive. Managing 14 million square feet in 98 sites across North America and Europe with a team of 6,000, it is the largest privately-owned supply chain solutions company based in Canada.

This new position is responsible for the creation of process improvement and automation solutions across the Accounts Payable function as well as the management and coaching of the team.

Reporting to the Director of Financial Reporting, you will be a collaborator, project manager, subject matter expert, and driver behind optimization projects that will make a lasting impact at our company.

• Lead the accounts payable team through our finance transformation journey.
• Optimize accounts payable processes and implement automated solutions to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Develop an accounts payable Key Performance Indicators (“KPI”) dashboard to monitor and analyze data and continuously recommend improvements to accounts payable processes.
• Prepare and analyze accounts payable reports, including aging reports and cash flow projections.
• Develop and maintain accounts payable policies, procedures, and strong internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, as well as local, state, and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as procurement and finance, to ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices.
• Manage vendor relationships and resolve any issues or disputes related to payments or invoices.
• Train and develop accounts payable staff, including setting performance goals and conducting performance evaluations.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes for accounts payable.
• Assist with audits and provide documentation and support as needed.
• Additional duties as required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting or related discipline or working towards same experience.
• CPA designation is an asset.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in an accounts payable supervising position.

COMPETENCIES:

• Bilingual (French and English) as this role must communicate with out of province stakeholders.
• Microsoft D365 Business experience (preferable)
• Familiar with the implementation of optical character recognition and other automation technologies.
• Proven knowledge of accounts payable best practices and procedures. Oriented towards continuous improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to acquire information and influence others with diplomacy, tact, and discretion and to engage internal and external stakeholders at all levels with respect and confidence.
• Ability to work within a high-volume transaction and diverse business environment.
• Excellent time management skills, flexibility, and an ability to work unsupervised and under pressure.
• Self-motivated and pro-active achiever able to meet deadlines.