Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable Manager
Dartmouth, NS
Reference # HL-PFT-9854
Our client, Parts for Trucks, has been an industry leader providing parts and service to the heavy-duty trucking industry for over 100 years. Operating coast to coast, Parts for Trucks offers a complete range of products and services for all makes of trucks and trailers. Parts for Trucks take pride in their commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and reliability.
We are thrilled to be leading the search for Parts for Trucks looking to bring an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join their team in Dartmouth, NS.
The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for leading the full accounts payable function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, strengthening internal controls, and driving improvements in systems and processes. This role will oversee a team, support cash flow management, and collaborate closely with procurement, operations, and finance leadership.
Responsibilities will include:

• Lead and oversee the accounts payable function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments
• Manage, mentor, and develop the AP team, fostering a high-performance and continuous improvement culture
• Monitor daily AP operations, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Drive process improvement initiatives within the procure-to-pay cycle, identifying efficiencies and automation opportunities
• Collaborate with finance, procurement, and operations teams to resolve discrepancies and streamline workflows
• Oversee vendor relationships, including handling escalations and maintaining strong communication
• Ensure effective payment processes and controls are in place for all disbursements (ACH, wire, cheque).
• Review reconciliations between the general ledger and AP sub-ledger
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable
• Coordinate and support internal and external audit requests
• Monitor AP aging, analyze trends, and support cash flow and working capital management
• Develop, track, and report on departmental KPIs and performance metrics
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives such as forecasting, intercompany transactions, and financial process alignment
• Other related duties as required

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered
• 5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, including supervisory or management experience
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, general accounting principles, and internal controls
• Demonstrated experience leading process improvement initiatives, including root cause analysis and workflow optimization
• Experience working in a multi-site or high-volume environment is considered an asset
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, MS Dynamics) and Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and communicate with senior leadership
• A proactive, detail-oriented leader with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization where you can make a meaningful impact by enhancing processes, leading a team, and contributing to financial operations.
To express interest in this opportunity please apply onlineat: meridiarecruitment.ca
For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, or Jason Ozon, Senior Consultant, at [email protected]. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Jason Ozon know.
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