Job Description

Position: Accounts Payable Manager
Type: Permanent Full-Time
Location: Cambridge, ON (on site)
Salary: $90,000 -$95,000The company is a privately owned Canadian enterprise that operates several production facilities throughout Canada. Approximately 60 employees are based at the head office, with 14 individuals being members of the accounting team.Do you have at least 3 to 5 years of proven work experience in leading the Accounts Payable team?
Do you have demonstrated leadership skills, leading and coaching a team?
Do you have deep functional knowledge in Finance (A/R, A/P, Invoicing, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Cash, Bank Recs and Budgeting.)?If you answered \'YES\' to all of these questions, this role might be for you!Advantages
In this Accounts Payable Manager role in Cambridge, ON you will have the following benefits:- 4 weeks annual vacation
- Competitive coverage plan for Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
- 6% RRSP matching program with top up
- Wellness reimbursement
- Great work culture
- Amazing growth and upskilling opportunities
- Benefits from Day 1Responsibilities
As Accounts Payable Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a team of Accounts Payable Coordinators and will play a pivotal role in optimizing and streamlining accounts payable procedures, implementing best practices, and leveraging technology to enhance efficiency. In addition, the role involves ensuring the timely and precise preparation of financial reports and statements. The individual will play a key role in supporting financial operations, including activities such as month-end closings, analysis, and reporting.In this Accounts Payable Manager role in Cambridge, ON you will have the following day-to-day responsibilities:

• Ensure the smooth running of the Accounts Payable functions.
• Lead, support, and coach a team of Accounts Payable coordinators.
• Lead the A/P month-end closing process.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and ensure standard procedures are properly documented.
• Ensuring the timely and accurate completion of month-end financial accounting duties and reporting.
• Support in the preparation of journal entries and closing reconciliations.
• Working alongside the Finance team members to ensure monthly reports are accurate and investigate and resolve any discrepancies or unusual items.
• Assist in the annual budgeting process.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders; continuous support and communication will be required.
• Perform ad hoc accounting duties as required.

Qualifications
As the successful candidate for the Accounts Payable Manager role in Cambridge, ON you will demonstrate the following qualifications:

• A post-secondary education in business or accounting.
• Deep functional knowledge in Finance
• 3-5 years of experience in finance or accounting roles.
• 3-5 years of proven work experience in leading the Accounts Payable team. - MUST HAVE
• Demonstrated leadership skills, leading and coaching a team. - MUST HAVE
• Strong communicator, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Summary
If this job is for you, please contact me at peter.harris@randstad.ca with the subject line "AP Manager in Cambridge"! Please follow me on LinkedIn for more: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrpeterharrisRandstad matches skilled professionals with remote or on-site jobs in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, audit, taxation, payroll and more. Our experienced staffing professionals can promote you to employers and advocate on your behalf. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. For more opportunities, visit Randstad\'s website.Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada\'s workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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