Manager, Accounts Payable

1 day ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Accounting Staffing And Administrative Staffing Full time

Job Description
Our client, a well-established organization with a strong track record and ongoing growth in Halifax, is seeking an experienced Manager, Accounts Payable to lead and continuously optimize their procure-to-pay operations.

Reporting to the Controller, the Accounts Payable Manager will lead the full procure-to-pay lifecycle, driving efficiency, accuracy, and automation initiatives. This versatile permanent role combines subject-matter expertise with change leadership to streamline workflows, enhance compliance, and ensure timely, accurate vendor payments.

Key Responsibilities for the Job:
Provide leadership and development for a centralized Accounts Payable team, including recruitment, performance management, and professional growth, while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvementLead and evolve the organization's procure-to-pay strategy by establishing clear, standardized processes and strong internal controlsPartner closely with Operations and Procurement to ensure accurate invoice processing and timely vendor paymentsDevelop, monitor, and report on KPIs, dashboards, and exception reporting to drive performance and lead month-end AP close activitiesEvaluate end-to-end workflows to identify opportunities for efficiency, automation, and process optimization, implementing AI and other finance technology solutions as appropriateDevelop governance frameworks, training plans, and SOPs to support responsible adoption of automation and continuous improvement initiativesProactively address payment issues, maintain strong vendor relationships, and safeguard confidential financial and personal information in accordance with internal controls and privacy standards
Experience & Attributes for Success:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or CommerceCPA designation is a definite asset, but not requiredMinimum 5+ years of supervisory experience in Accounts Payable or Procure-to-Pay environmentsExperience with Yardi or similar ERP systems is an assetProven experience leading process improvement and automation initiativesStrong data analysis skills, including dashboards, KPIs, and exception reportingExperience operating in a shared services model supporting multiple business linesAbility to collaborate effectively across departments and management levels

If interested in this opportunity, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button.

To learn more about similar opportunities, the local job market, or to discuss your career interests, please contact Rohan Gonsalves, Recruitment Consultant at  

Accountant Staffing is Atlantic Canada's only specialist recruitment firm focusing exclusively on the placement of accounting and finance professionals. Organizations use the services of Accountant Staffing to fill a variety of roles from Junior Accountant to Chief Financial Officer. For more information about Accountant Staffing or to view additional positions, please visit our website at

Accountant Staffing is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that it is essential for workforces to reflect the communities they serve, where everyone feels included and valued. We promote environments that value and respect all individuals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, or any other personal characteristic.

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including African Canadians, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Racially Visible Persons, Women, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons.

Self-identification is encouraged but not required during the application process and accommodations can be requested during the recruitment process. If accommodations are needed during the assessment process, such as an interview or testing, please let us know and we will make arrangements to meet your needs.

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