AP Manager

Fantastic opportunity for a skilled AP leader that really enjoys developing others and building a high-performance team. This company is a top employer 5 years standing with a great culture. They already has a strong foundation in the AP function with a mix of well tenured staff and new staff, a total team of 8; but are looking to do things better, ensuring that resources are allocated well amongst the team and building upon the talent of the team to become an even more high functioning team! If you are a collaborative team player in AP that likes to work alongside your team to develop them but also help out, we are looking for you. This could be ideally for a Team Lead or Supervisor looking for that AP Manager step.

More about our client:

An award-winning real estate enterprise with a stellar reputation. A fantastic employer that values employee experience and for this reason has won employer of choice awards 5 years running! They are a team-oriented culture with long tenured employees while also entrepreneurial and evolving always trying to improve with new tools with very high engagement.
They have a team oriented, collaborative culture, a desire for excellence and a willingness to give back. In this role, you will have the opportunity to join a forward-thinking team and be proud of working at a company developing, acquiring and maintaining high quality, sustainable buildings and communities.

This opportunity:
Reporting to the Controller, the Manager, Accounts Payable will lead a team consisting of 8 direct reports. This role is aimed to drive the transformation of the payables function through further development of the team as well as in process improvement through implementation of streamlined policies, procedures, and systems. This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership capabilities, strong emotional intelligence, technical skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and a passion for continuous improvement. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable department while also playing a critical role in building a scalable AP function to support the organization.

What you’ll be doing:
The AP Manager will be responsible for these key areas:
Leadership & Team Management

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of AP specialists and an AP supervisor, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Set clear goals, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance evaluations. Ensure proper training and cross-training to build a resilient and knowledgeable team.
• Monitor employee productivity and workload to best utilize team members and re-allocate work appropriately.

Policy & Process Development

• Design, document, and implement new AP policies and procedures to improve efficiency, consistency, and compliance.
• Establish controls and best practices to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
• Partner with internal departments to align processes and support organizational needs.
• Evaluate current workflows and recommend improvements to drive automation and reduce manual work.

Operational Oversight

• Oversee full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice entry, coding, approvals, and payment runs.
• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring prompt communication and issue resolution.
• Monitor AP aging reports and ensure timely payment to vendors.
• Communicate with finance group to ensure accounts are funded appropriately

Technology & Systems

• Assist in the implementation or optimization of AP systems or software, working closely with IT and finance teams.
• Identify opportunities to leverage automation and digitization to streamline processes.

Qualifications- Required skills-
We are looking for a strong leader with a great personality that can work alongside the team to understand and support processes, advocate for the team as problems arise and work alongside supporting the team in problem solving, reallocating work loads, supporting their development and process improvement to ensure everything runs smoothly.

If you consider yourself someone that enjoys leading and coaching others with emotional intelligence, a strong background in AP leadership and also strong business acumen to understand the why on doing things advocating for your team working with senior leaders to push back as necessary on priorities, and building relationships with your team and the business, we want to hear from you!

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, with at least 3 years in leadership role
• Effective people management skills including the ability to performance manage, coach and develop others
• Post-secondary diploma or degree in business administration, finance or related discipline is preferred
• Ability to manage confidential information effectively
• Proven experience developing and implementing AP policies and process improvements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Please note this is a general description of the tasks and skills required. Additional responsibilities and duties may be required to successfully perform this role.

Where:
Vancouver- hybrid in office 3 days a week.  

How Much: 
Competitive base salary in the range of $95-110,000 plus 10% bonus and competitive benefits.

When & How to Apply:
If you are qualified for, and interested in, this fantastic opportunity, please let Swim Recruiting know as soon as possible as this search is moving quickly! If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out directly.  If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit 'APPLY NOW'to send us your resume. Thank you!