Accounts Payable Manager

Mohawk Medbuy Corporation; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 96,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

HOOPP pension

Benefits package

Job summary

Mohawk Medbuy Corporation in Oakville, Ontario, is seeking a Manager, Accounts Payable Services to lead the AP Centre and supervise 12–15 direct reports. The role focuses on policy adherence, LEAN process improvements, budgeting input, and stakeholder liaison with hospital finance and procurement teams. This is a 12-month full-time contract with flexible remote work options.

Travel to MMC offices may be required. COVID-19 vaccination proof is required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Business/Accounting.
• 5-7 years’ professional accounting or audit experience.
• 1-2 years’ progressive people management experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial systems and financial analysis skills.
• Leadership to the team and stakeholders through AP software knowledge.
• Organized, professional with strong communication and coaching abilities.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead through vision and change.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor the AP team activities.
• Supervise AP Associates and Team Leads (12-15 reports).
• Coach and mentor staff; oversee onboarding of new members.
• Contribute to annual AP Centre budget planning.
• Prepare analysis, reporting, and billing for hospital members and MMC leadership.
• Liaise with hospital finance and purchasing managers and other stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain AP policy/procedures and LEAN practices.
• Organize staffing and coverage, support frontline staff as problem solvers.
• Potentially participate in AP onboarding projects and Visa Payables oversight.
• Support MMC initiatives as required.

Skills

Accounting

People management

Financial analysis

AP software (Basware)

LEAN

CPA

Hospital experience

Travel

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business/Accounting

Tools

Basware

ERP systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

Mohawk Medbuy Corporation (MMC) is a national, not-for-profit, shared services organization that supports hundreds of health care providers across Canada, as well as child welfare agencies and other public sector organizations. MMC provides value-driven contracting and procurement solutions for medical/surgical supplies, pharmaceutical products, local sourcing, capital (equipment, FF&E and redevelopment) and nutrition solutions. Other services include data analytics, in-hospital support, warehousing/logistics, technology, procure-to-pay, and accounts payable.

With an emerging focus on sustainability and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, MMC is actively supporting the creation of a resilient value chain that incorporates environmental, social and governance best practices. Based in Burlington, ON, the organization also has offices in Toronto, Thunder Bay, Kingston, Brantford, London and Chatham, and a distribution centre in Oakville.

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Manager, Accounts Payable Services to support our Accounts Payable team in our Oakville office. This is a 12-month contract position.

Position Overview

The Manager of Accounts Payable (AP) Services will coordinate and monitor the activities of the Accounts Payable team, responsible for the direction of accounting requirements for the AP Centre and ensuring that policies and procedures are being followed in accordance with accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support for long-term planning and will support new member onboarding
• Responsible for supervising and supporting the AP Associates and Team Leads (approx. 12-15 direct reports) to ensure superior performance, engagement and growth
• Coach, mentor, motivate and influence accountability for their work, as well as coordinate and supervise the orientation of new AP Associates and Team Leads
• Contribute the annual budget preparation of the AP Centre
• Coordinate/complete/develop analysis, reporting, and billing to hospital members and MMC leadership
• Liaise with hospital finance & purchasing managers and other external stakeholders
• Develop and maintain policy and procedures for Centre functions while directing and motivating the team in AP on best practices and LEAN Principles for AP Processing
• Organizing, hiring, and aligning vacation and assessment of staff and adequate coverage
• Responsible for supporting front‑line staff and empowering them as problem solvers
• Ensure staff are adequately resourced and supported in their roles
• The Manager may also be seconded to AP Onboarding Projects and be involved in the oversight of our Visa Payables Program
• Support and contribute to other MMC initiatives and projects as required

Qualifications and Skills

Education, Training, and Experience

Mandatory

• Post‑secondary degree in Business/Accounting
• 5-7 years’ professional accounting or audit experience
• 1-2 years’ progressive people management experience, conceptual skills, analytical abilities and mathematical aptitude
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial systems and excellent financial analysis skills
• Provide leadership to the team and hospital stakeholders through advanced knowledge and ability with the AP Software and supporting activities
• Organized, professional, with excellent communication skills, and an ability to coordinate and motivate the team leveraging tools available
• Advanced problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to provide leadership through vision, values and effective management of resources
• Demonstrated excellence in team building, coaching, mentoring the ability to initiate and model positive change
• Through continuous professional development and diplomatic leadership style incumbent must have the ability to respond to changing environments

Preferred

• Experience with Basware or other similar invoice automation software
• Experience with project work and contributing to a project team in a lead capacity
• Professional designation CPA or equivalent an asset
• Experience in LEAN training and strategies is an asset
• Experience in a hospital environment is an asset

Travel

• Ability to travel to Mohawk Medbuy offices if required.

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID‑19 vaccination to Human Resources.

MMC is a Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) employer offering a comprehensive benefits package and flexible remote work options. The targeted hiring range of this role is $95,821 - $112,305 dependent on experience. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted for an interview, please inform us should any accommodation be required. Mohawk Medbuy is committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).