A growing company in the product-based sector is looking for an Accounting Manager – Accounts Payable to take ownership of its payables function. This is a hands-on leadership role suited for professionals who enjoy optimizing financial operations, leading teams, and driving process efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
About the RoleReporting to a senior finance leader, this role is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions, and enhancing operational efficiency through process optimization.
What You'll Do

• Lead and mentor a team of accounts payable professionals to support performance and development
• Manage invoice processing, vendor payments, account reconciliations, and related workflows
• Identify inefficiencies in current processes and implement improvements to support scale and accuracy
• Oversee monthly AP close activities, ensuring alignment with internal deadlines and financial controls
• Prepare tax filings and ensure timely remittance of tax-related payments to relevant authorities
• Maintain and enforce internal controls related to expenses and supplier disbursements
• Track and report on AP metrics and provide insights to senior leaders through dashboards and summaries
• Coordinate intercompany transactions and support journal entries for period-end reporting
• Support audits and compliance reviews in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Stay informed on evolving tax regulations and accounting standards to maintain compliance
• Contribute to organization-wide initiatives focused on operational risk, health, and safety
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives and ad hoc financial projects

What You Bring

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• CPA designation (completed or in progress) is strongly preferred
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including team management in an AP-focused role
• Solid understanding of financial controls, tax compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel capabilities
• Experience in a manufacturing or product-based environment is considered an asset
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across departments
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused

Why Join
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role within a collaborative, process-driven environment where your work will help shape operational efficiency and financial discipline. The organization offers exposure to cross-functional teams and the chance to drive real improvements in a growing, people-first business.