Position Title: Lead Accounts Payable Manager ** Consumer Packaged Goods Experience in AP is a MUST **

Client Details:

Our client is Global Firm who is a leader in the Consumer Package Goods industry with some of the most recognizable brands in the market sold to major retailers (Walmart, Shoppers) across the Country. Our client has vibrant energetic culture with solid Glassdoor Employer rating

Main Job Responsibilities:

Manage and develop a team of direct reports; coaching, training and developing the team is a key function of the role
Manage full cycle A/P in a fast paced, high-volume environment
Lead optimization projects in the area of A/P, including improvements to our automated AP processing tool, as well as leading the launch of a new T&E tool and process and playing a key support role in the automation of our cash forecasting process
Actively search, identify, review and provide feedback on available literature specific to new or existing ingredients.
Organize and oversee workflow of A/P team to ensure efficiency of processing
Monitor and maintain controls over the A/P process and policies to ensure adherence by the team and the business
Support the design and implementation of standardized best practice processes to ensure efficiency of processing
Establish, monitor and manage key performance indicators for the A/P function
Manage the month-end close process for A/P, including preparation/review of month-end reconciliations for A/P and accrual accounts & routine vendor statement reconciliations as completed by the team
Maintain excellent working relationships with external vendors to ensure timely identification and resolution of issues
Develop strong working relationships with key partners across the business (ex: Procurement and Marketing teams) to ensure timely resolution of issues
Coordinate with Treasury on the weekly cash forecast process as part of the working capital and cash management processes
Work cohesively with all levels and departments within the company; develop an inclusive and value-added environment for the team and the business within A/P
Manage employee credit card program and T&E processing
Lead or participate various projects to improve the overall processing efficiency in A/P
Facilitate A/P related inquiries for financial statement audits

Location:

Greater Toronto Area ** HYBRID WORKING MODEL **

Salary: Competitive

Based on Experience plus Bonus!

Requirements:

· Post-Secondary Education in Business/Accounting

· Achieved or enrolled in a recognized AP Certification program would be considered asset

· 5 years’ experience in a leadership role in full cycle A/P preferable within CPG environment

· Experience with large ERP application

· Working knowledge of sales tax application and issues

· Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with external vendors and internal personnel

· Basic knowledge of IFRS FS and month-end closing procedures

· Good knowledge of and proven experience in MS (Excel, Word, Outlook & Powerpoint)

· Participated in the planning and implementation of purchase orders processes and controls

· Participated or led the implementation of automated employee expense reimbursement

· Professional and able to handle confidential material

· Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, attention to detail

ID1577 - Lead Accounts Payable Manager