Manager, Accounts Payable

6 months ago

Lunenburg, Canada High Liner Foods Full time

Manager, Accounts Payable - Lunenburg, NS 

Position Summary:

The Manager, Accounts Payable will lead the daily operations of the accounts payable team with the objective of providing a high level of service to operating divisions and external stakeholders while working with the procurement and purchasing teams to maximizing supplier credit. This role requires the ability to adapt to change quickly, a broad understanding of corporate finance and accounting, and detailed knowledge of procure to pay processes. The incumbent will deal with senior management, sales, accounting, supply chain, suppliers, auditors, and financial institutions on a regular basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Perform leadership tasks throughout the year including strategy development, objective setting, performance reviews, and guiding individual development plans; Daily coaching for performance of team members; Ensure efficient delegation of responsibilities and appropriate staffing for accomplishment of objectives; Facilitate process improvements by conducting reviews related to all aspects of accounts payable (auditing, posting, post-audit, customer service and document retention), always striving for best practice, streamlined and measurable processes, creating and updating metrics and KPI dashboards where appropriate; Leads and/or supports various projects to ensure all requirements from an AP perspective are covered, testing is adequate, and successful implementation; Maximize working capital and volume rebates by negotiating favorable contracts with our credit card service provider and working with procurement and purchasing teams to negotiate favorable terms with our suppliers; Oversee the corporate credit card program to ensure the program meets the needs of operating units and adheres to internal policy guidelines; Design, implement, and maintain effective internal controls to minimize risk and ensure compliance with risk management policies; Uphold the integrity of the financial statements through verifying invoices and ensuring that AP related liabilities and accruals are accurate; Maintain a strong credit standing with suppliers by processing invoices, issuing payments and dealing with discrepancies between payments and supplier statements in a timely manner; Prepare annual tax filings for AP transactions; Research and resolve escalated vendor and employee inquiries regarding problem invoices, always striving for good supplier relations and timely issue resolution; Ensure all areas of accounts payable are properly documented using process maps and standard operating procedures; Assist with the completion of assigned monthly, quarterly, yearly closing activities and audit requirements for area of responsibility, ensuring compliance with established deadlines; Review and approve documents related to letters of credit and documentary collections; Review and approve payments, ensuring timeliness and accuracy of invoice processing and completeness of support; Other related duties as required.

Qualifications: 

University degree in Finance or related field, professional designation in Accounting or Finance preferred; Five years of related experience in Finance, Commercial Lending, or Accounting; You enjoy being part of a team and take satisfaction in getting tasks completed before they are due. You are a self-starter and take initiative to help others around you. You are more interested seeing the team succeed than what’s on your job description; You have a positive “can-do” attitude and welcome the opportunity to tackle new problems and enjoy the challenge of finding ways to continuously improve; You are curious and enjoy leading a team to solve problems and overcome obstacles; You have a unique ability of creating win-win resolutions when dealing with difficult situations and tactfully handle difficult conversations; You take pride in your strong MS Excel skills and enjoy teaching others how to leverage technology to improve controls and create efficiencies.

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We offer a Flexible Hybrid Work Model where corporate office employees have the flexibility to choose a minimum of two office days per week, with the option to work wherever they prefer (office or remote) for the remainder of the week.

What's in it for you?

Join High Liner Foods for a career where you shape your path, backed by great benefits, flexible work, and a culture of diversity, innovation, and sustainability. Immerse yourself in opportunities to make a real impact and grow with us in our mission to nourish lives. Start your adventure where endless possibilities to thrive together await.

Competitive Salary Heath, dental & vision coverage Pay for performance incentives  Employee & Family assistance programs Wellness Programs Retirement Planning Supplemental Parental Leaves Disability Support Family friendly Flex policies & Summer hours Volunteer hours Learning and mentorship opportunities Safety focused work environment

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Current employees please note: this position is referral bonus eligible See our policy for more details.

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