Manager, Corporate Accounts Payable

3 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada City of Edmonton Full time

**Manager, Corporate Accounts Payable**

**Job Number***:
**46408**

Are you an Accounts Payable Expert with the experience and motivation to lead the City’s AP team through a continuing transformation in processes and technology? Can you do this while appreciating and maintaining strong internal controls and quality service? If so, the role of Manager, Corporate Accounts Payable might be for you

Be part of the City of Edmonton's strategic vision to evolve and journey to a modern municipal corporation. Leaders strive to operate with a focus on integration and shared accountability, a perspective to co-manage the corporation, strive for excellence and build a flexible organization. Live the Cultural Commitments while managing, guiding, directing, controlling, and administering the delivery of corporate accounts payable services across the City. The AP team provides quality service, financial controls and oversight support for accounts payable, payments, vendor administration, expense transactions and corporate credit card support. This includes disbursing approximately $3.0B annually in 320,000 payments to 8,000 vendors in compliance with City Bylaws and policies.

Leading a team of business professionals, you will provide strategic direction, advice, leadership, and supervision:

- Direct, guide, control, develop and implement policies and procedures for Corporate Accounts Payable
- Manage, develop, construct, and deploy strategic business plans for Corporate Accounts Payable
- Determine and implement appropriate risk assessment and control measures, including records, procedures, training, governance and audit recommendations
- Oversight support over all aspects of Accounts Payable
- Decide on and allocate appropriate staff resources and ensure support systems are in place for efficient and effective service delivery
- Manage, monitor, regulate, and preside over the Corporate Credit Card (CCC) program, ensure the governance model is sufficient and effective, ensure transactions follow procedures, and recommend corrective action when non-compliance is suspected
- Direct the governance and training of the Vendor Master requirements for all payment activities
- Maintain understanding, knowledge, and insight with trends in Accounts Payable processes and technology, to ensure the City's practices remain state of the art to meet client needs
- Facilitate, formulate and organize requirements of leading business processes, system design and the re-engineering of processes, ensure Corporate alignment with financial system developments
- Hire top-quality employees, lead, manage, coach and promote the development of staff through providing regular performance reviews, collaboration, and develop and implement appropriate training, performance and work plans
- Develop key performance indicators and metrics to help monitor and manage various aspects for the AP team
- Interpret and compare actual results to expectations, and make strategic decisions to achieve established goals
- Ensure and foster continuous improvements in the delivery of Corporate Accounts Payable processes
- Develop and maintain the required governance and oversight for the area, which includes determining the appropriate level and type of protective measures and financial controls to be used to protect the Corporation
- Perform other related duties as required

**Qualifications**:

- Successful completion of a relevant University Degree is required. Commerce with an Accounting major is preferred
- A professional accounting designation (CPA, CA/CMA/CGA) is required
- A minimum of 5 years related experience working with business processes and accounting practices relating to Accounts Payable, which includes supervisory experience in leading, coaching, managing and developing staff
- Strong leadership skills, including the ability to supervise staff, work with customers and all levels of management, and collaborate energetically
- Strategic thinker, capable of seeing the big picture and ability to communicate results
- Superior analytical ability and interpersonal skills to assess, collaborate and resolve significant payment issues
- Strong understanding of change management processes and problem-solving methods
- Strong understanding of systems-based processing, ERP environment, paperless electronic Accounts Payable processing and automation
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of audit processes and performance measurement as they relate to Accounts Payable
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong presentation skills, strong facilitation skills, experience in guiding teams, conflict resolution and negotiation
- Extensive knowledge and insight of municipal, provincial, and federal legal requirements relating to Accounts Payable, Vendor Maintenance, Credit Card Administration, FOIP, GST, PCI, garnishees, and third party demands
- Experience in Payments Canada regulations, Canadian Banking Association regulations, banking techni

  • Accounts Payable

    1 week ago

    Edmonton, Canada Ellement Consulting Full time

    **Accounts Payable**: **ABOUT ELLEMENT** Ellement Consulting Group LP (Ellement) is a privately-owned actuarial consulting firm that has been providing actuarial, administration, software programming, and consulting solutions for pension, benefits, and investment programs for individuals, corporations, unions, associations, and governments for programs...

  • Accounts Payable Administrator

    1 month ago

    Edmonton, Canada ONE Properties Limited Partnership Full time

    ONE Properties (ONE) is seeking a **Accounts Payable Administrator** to join our property management and corporate team in Edmonton, AB. **The Opportunity** Reporting to the Director, Property Management Accounting, the Accounts Payable Administrator is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of payables and payments at both the property level...

  • Accounts Payable

    7 days ago

    Edmonton, Canada Ellement Consulting Group Full time

    Accounts PayableABOUT ELLEMENTEllement Consulting Group LP (Ellement) is a privately-owned actuarial consulting firm that has been providing actuarial, administration, software programming, and consulting solutions for pension, benefits, and investment programs for individuals, corporations, unions, associations, and governments for programs based in Canada...

  • Accounts Payable

    7 days ago

    Edmonton, Canada Ellement Consulting Group Full time

    Accounts PayableABOUT ELLEMENTEllement Consulting Group LP (Ellement) is a privately-owned actuarial consulting firm that has been providing actuarial, administration, software programming, and consulting solutions for pension, benefits, and investment programs for individuals, corporations, unions, associations, and governments for programs based in Canada...

  • Accounts Payable

    3 days ago

    Edmonton, Canada Ellement Consulting Full time

    Accounts PayableABOUT ELLEMENTEllement Consulting Group LP (Ellement) is a privately-owned actuarial consulting firm that has been providing actuarial, administration, software programming, and consulting solutions for pension, benefits, and investment programs for individuals, corporations, unions, associations, and governments for programs based in Canada...

  • Accounts Payable

    6 days ago

    Edmonton, Canada Ellement Consulting Full time

    Accounts PayableABOUT ELLEMENTEllement Consulting Group LP (Ellement) is a privately-owned actuarial consulting firm that has been providing actuarial, administration, software programming, and consulting solutions for pension, benefits, and investment programs for individuals, corporations, unions, associations, and governments for programs based in Canada...

  • Accounts Payable

    1 week ago

    Edmonton, Canada Ellement Consulting Full time

    Accounts PayableABOUT ELLEMENTEllement Consulting Group LP (Ellement) is a privately-owned actuarial consulting firm that has been providing actuarial, administration, software programming, and consulting solutions for pension, benefits, and investment programs for individuals, corporations, unions, associations, and governments for programs based in Canada...

  • Accounts Payable

    7 days ago

    Edmonton, Canada Ellement Consulting Group Full time

    Accounts PayableABOUT ELLEMENTEllement Consulting Group LP (Ellement) is a privately-owned actuarial consulting firm that has been providing actuarial, administration, software programming, and consulting solutions for pension, benefits, and investment programs for individuals, corporations, unions, associations, and governments for programs based in Canada...

  • Accounts Payable Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Edmonton, Canada Mill Creek Sand & Gravel (1980) Ltd. Full time

    **About Us** Mill Creek Sand & Gravel/Peaskie Minerals is a mining company with 40+ years of experience that focuses on processing and manufacturing aggregates for the Western Canadian markets. This position is based out of our corporate office in North Edmonton. **What We Offer** - Competitive Salary - 3 Weeks Vacation - 7 Company Paid Personal/Family...

  • Accounts Payable

    6 days ago

    Edmonton, AB, Canada Ellement Consulting Group Full time

    Accounts Payable ABOUT ELLEMENT Ellement Consulting Group LP (Ellement) is a privately-owned actuarial consulting firm that has been providing actuarial, administration, software programming, and consulting solutions for pension, benefits, and investment programs for individuals, corporations, unions, associations, and governments for programs based in...

  • Accounts Payable Specialist

    1 month ago

    Edmonton, Canada National Oilwell Varco Full time

    The **Accounts Payable Specialist** will be responsible for timely invoice processing and payments for Canada, operational and Corporate ledgers. Knowledge of Accounts Payable processes is beneficial as is the willingness to learn new programs and processes. This position will effectively and efficiently prepare and process payment vouchers for vendor...

  • Accounts Payable Administrator

    4 weeks ago

    Edmonton, Canada Akash Homes Full time

    Akash Homes is a residential developer across Alberta focusing on starter and move-up homes. At Akash, we embrace the concept of delivering high quality and value for our customers, while providing it at an attainable price. **Key Objectives and Responsibilities**: The Accounts Payable Administrator will work with the Controller and other accounting team...

  • Office and Accounts Payable Administrator

    1 month ago

    Edmonton, Canada Aurinia Full time

    **Description** **_Our Mission: Changing the trajectory of autoimmune diseases._** **_Our Vision:_** **_Enabling patients to live their fullest life._** We are a dedicated team of experts committed to changing the trajectory of autoimmune diseases with unmet medical needs. We are relentless in our pursuit to provide transformative medical treatments. We...

  • Accounts Payable Associate

    23 hours ago

    Edmonton, Canada Champion Petfoods Full time

    Champion Petfoods is expanding! We are excited to announce we are looking for an Accounts Payable Associate to join our rapidly growing company. Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food maker with a reputation of trust spanning 35+ years. Founded in a small town in Alberta, Canada, Champion – with its ORIJEN® and ACANA® brands – is a key player...

  • Accounts Payable Clerk

    1 month ago

    Edmonton, Canada homeEd Non Profit Housing Corporation Full time

    **Organizational Summary** HomeEd is on a mission to provide Edmononians with quality affordable housing. Our team goes to work every day driven by our purpose that Better Housing Can’t Wait and that we can achieve our vision of reimagining affordable housing as sustainable, growing and valued throughout Edmonton. Whether we’re developing new properties...

  • Accounts Payable Administrator

    7 days ago

    Edmonton, Canada O'Hanlon Paving, The Fath Group Full time

    The Fath Group Accounts Payable Administrator The Fath Group is currently looking for an Accounts Payable Administrator to join our Finance and Accounting team. This is a full-time position based in our head office, located in the west end of Edmonton. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the successful incumbent will be required to be responsible for...

  • Accounts Payable/receivable Officer

    4 weeks ago

    Edmonton, Canada Sirius Instrumentation and Controls Inc. Full time

    **Responsibilities**: **Accounts Receivable**: - Generate and send out invoices, maintain up-to-date billing system. - Follow up on, collect, and allocate payments, carry out billing, collection, and reporting activities according to specific deadlines. - Perform account reconciliations, monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments,...

  • Accounts Payable Clerk

    1 month ago

    Edmonton, Canada Helm Property Management & Realty Ltd. Full time

    Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual to join our team as an Accounts Payable Clerk. As an Accounts Payable Clerk, you will be responsible for processing and managing all accounts payable transactions for the company. This is a vital role within our organization, ensuring accurate and timely payment of invoices and maintaining...

  • Manager - Financial Compliance and Accounts Payable

    1 month ago

    Edmonton, Canada Covenant Health Alberta Full time

    50% Accounts Payable Operations: Provide leadership and direction for the accounts payable functions and maintenance of internal controls. Develop procedures, standards, operational plans and recommend policies and revise forms ensuring effective utilization of resources. Assess the effectiveness and efficiency of current accounts payable systems and...

  • Accounts Payable Clerk

    1 month ago

    Edmonton, Canada Dewar Lakeland Full time

    '''Overview''' '''Responsibilities''' - Process invoices and ensure accurate coding and approval - Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies - Prepare and process weekly check runs - Maintain accurate records of all accounts payable transactions - Assist with month-end closing activities related to accounts payable - Respond to vendor...