Accounts Payable Manager leading North American finance operations at Stantec, a sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firm. Driving teams, controls, transformation, and service excellence.
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and manage Accounts Payable technicians and Team Leads
Lead recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, mentoring, career development, engagement, change management, staffing, and resource allocation
Oversee timely, accurate, efficient, and compliant processing of invoices, expense reports, payments, and vendor transactions across North American operations
Establish and monitor key performance indicators, service metrics, workloads, operational trends, and risk indicators
Ensure operational continuity through workforce planning, cross-training, business continuity strategies, and oversight of month-end and year-end activities and reporting deadlines
Serve as the primary escalation point for complex operational, stakeholder, vendor, and high-risk payment matters
Maintain vendor master data governance and payment controls
Partner with Internal Audit, External Audit, Tax, Finance, and Compliance on audits and regulatory requirements
Lead Accounts Payable transformation and continuous improvement initiatives, including automation, system enhancements, digital solutions, workflow optimization, process documentation, policies, procedures, and governance standards
Partner with Finance, Procurement, and Information Technology on process and system improvements and Accounts Payable integration activities
Build relationships with business leaders, Finance, Procurement, vendors, and senior management
Support budgeting, forecasting, workforce planning, and operational cost management
Requirements
Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable processes, accounting principles, internal controls, regulatory and compliance requirements, vendor governance, and fraud prevention
Demonstrated ability to lead high-volume Accounts Payable operations, manage service delivery, build leadership capability, and develop engaged, accountable teams
Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills
Experience leading process improvement, system implementation, automation, workflow optimization, or broader transformation initiatives
Ability to manage change, influence others, resolve complex issues, and build trusted relationships across all organizational levels
Excellent communication, presentation, collaboration, stakeholder management, and customer service skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, reporting tools, and data analysis
Advanced knowledge of Oracle ERP systems and Accounts Payable workflow technologies is preferred
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Accounting designation is an asset
At least 7 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, Shared Services, or Finance Operations within a large corporate environment
At least 5 years of people leadership experience, including performance management, employee development, and workforce planning
Experience supporting audits, risk management, control improvements, and high-volume Accounts Payable operations
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision plans
Wellness program
Health care spending account
Wellness spending account
Group registered retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase program
Group tax-free savings account
Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Short-term and long-term disability plans
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid time off
Temporary/casual employees: group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account
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