Team Leader, Accounts Payable

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.Job DescriptionThe Team Leader manages the North American Accounts Payable team, ensuring timely transaction processing within an effective control environment. Daily duties include providing oversight, guidance and input on policies and standards. The Team Leader collaborates regularly with other Global Procurement & Payable (GPP) teams, and other business units across North America.What will you do?Oversee the North American Accounts Payable team through:Invoice processing, inquiry response and supplier payments, ensuring staff adherence to timelines and termsEnsure accurate tax codingMonitor staff workloads and productivity to meet service standardsEnsure staff are tracking and documenting status for all tasks.Monitor business performance metrics.Foster continuous improvement and team engagementManage incoming escalation and complex issuesAddress system issues and processing challengesRun control reporting to ensure invoices are moving to paymentBuild relationships with operational leaders and business partners across North AmericaSupport internal/external audits and optimization projectsParticipate in transformation activities (ERP implementation, process streamlining, automation)Maintain and update department process documentationResolve system issues and processing challengesRecruit, onboard, and manage team talentWhat do you need to succeed?Previous people management and coaching skillsStrong communication and relationship-building skillsDetail-oriented with a proactive approachAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-task environmentProficiency in prioritizing workload and managing competing demandsExperience in process improvement and risk managementProficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)AssetsExpertise in Procurement/Accounts Payable processes and ERP systems (e.g., SAP S4 Hana, Ariba)University or college degree in accounting or relevant business or financial experience.Bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written).What We OfferComprehensive benefits packageWellness programs and health incentivesPaid vacation and personal emergency daysRetirement and stock investment optionsPerformance-based rewardsSabbatical program for enrichment experiencesSupport for employee charitable investmentsSalary Range: 58,000/58 000 - 93,000/93 000Job Category: FinancePosting End Date: 16/11/2025Seniority level: Not ApplicableEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Accounting/Auditing and FinanceIndustries: Financial Services and InsuranceLocation: Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaWe are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr