Manager, Non-Merch Payments Ops

Reporting to the AVP, Finance Shared Services, the Manager, Non-Merch Payables will lead the team responsible for end-to-end processing, governance, and oversight of enterprise-wide non-merchandise payables. This includes ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing, managing controls, resolving payment discrepancies, overseeing audit and recovery activities, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Success in this role requires strong relationships across internal business units, external partners, and vendors, with a focus on process optimization, compliance, and operational excellence.

What You'll Do

• Plan, develop, manage the activities of the team which include ensuring the team is adequately and completely staffed; identifying resource requirements, leading the recruitment activities for new staff; establishing and monitoring performance objectives; and providing professional advice, leadership and direction
• Develop deep expertise in payables systems and tools, such as the Vendor Support System and payment processing applications
• Build strong knowledge of enterprise-wide supplier agreements, payment terms, and financial controls that impact non-merchandise payables
• Oversee the identification, assessment, and remediation of control deficiencies, ensuring compliance with financial policies and audit requirements
• Resolve escalated vendor inquiries, payment disputes, and system-related issues, ensuring timely follow-up and communication
• Partner with the AVP in the development of annual and multi-year business plans, defining goals, KPIs, and operational priorities
• Lead and support the development of frameworks, policies, and standardized procedures related to payables processing, vendor recovery, and dispute management
• Contribute to annual operating budget preparation, including forecasting and expense analysis
• Manage relationships with external vendors, third-party service providers, and audit partners, ensuring effective dispute resolution, audit cycle management, and performance improvement opportunities
• Analyze and present post-payment audit findings, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership
• Lead process improvement and modernization initiatives, identifying opportunities for automation, efficiency gains, and improved controls to strengthen overall payables performance
• Support ad-hoc initiatives and cross-functional projects that impact payables operations and financial governance.

What You Bring

• A university degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience leading or supervising a team within finance, accounts payable, or a related function
• Strong technical aptitude with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with PeopleSoft or other ERP systems (considered an asset).
• A results-driven mindset with the ability to consistently meet deadlines and deliver on commitments.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong financial acumen, along with solid general accounting knowledge.
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.

This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization.

About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited ("CTC") is one of Canada's most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.