Manager, Accounts Payable

at  Grant Thornton

WHO WE ARE

You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone’s friendly and helps each other out? That’s like Grant Thornton. Except here we’re all professionals and there isn’t a mayor or a general store. What we’re trying to say is that we’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ over 3000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. That’s what’s most important to us. We’re building a thriving organization that’s purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.
We have an exciting career opportunity for a highly motivated Manager, Accounts Payable. In this role you will drive efficiency, accuracy and compliance while implementing innovative solutions to optimize accounts payable processes. It is an exciting opportunity to be part of a transition to a new suite of applications, playing a critical role in the roll out of a new financial system, supporting our colleagues through a period of significant change. It’s a chance to tap into your knowledge, passion, and experience to contribute meaningfully to our purpose - helping our clients, colleagues and communities thrive.

• Provide leadership and support to an amazing team of analysts, ensuring the team is equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge to adapt to process changes and new technologies
• Support all AP related functions, focused on timely and accurate transaction processing and month end activities
• Ensure all AP processes comply with internal policies and external regulations, minimizing risk and creating accurate financial reporting
• Lead the implementation of a new AP system, analyzing existing workflows and implementing streamlined processes
• Collaborating with business stakeholders and vendors to ensure seamless adoption of new policies
• Prepare and present reports on AP performance reporting, including KPIs on efficiency, accuracy and cost management
• Act as a change agent, fostering a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement within the team and the organization