Accounts Payable Manager

Agropur; Quebec; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Quebec is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to oversee the accounts payable team for Canada and the U.S. This role requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in both French and English. Key responsibilities include managing the full accounts payable cycle, supporting team development, and ensuring compliance with payment rules. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in administration and at least 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation

Flexible remote work options

Flexible group insurance plan

Employee assistance program

Opportunities for career development

Pension plan with company contributions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in cost analysis or manufacturing finance required.
• Exceptional ability to build strong business relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete management of the accounts payable cycle.
• Produce and analyze the team's performance results.
• Support team members in their professional development.
• Ensure compliance with payment rules.
• Coordinate team communications to avoid service interruptions.
• Act as a resource for P2P policy compliance.
• Assist in developing tools for operational improvement.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Knowledge of the integrated SAP system

Ability to work in a computerized environment

Change agent communication

Autonomy

Rigor

Team spirit

Education

Bachelor's degree in administration or related field

Job description

Job Type: RegularReporting to the Director of Administrative Services, the Accounts Payable Lead is responsible for the Accounts Payable team for both Canada and the United States.

They provide support to team members as well as external stakeholders involved in the global accounts payable function.

Invest in you, JOIN AGROPUR. We DAIRY you!

Agropur is looking for an Accounts Payable Manager to join its team in St‑Hubert.

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for the accounts payable team for Canada and the United States. This role provides support to team members as well as external stakeholders involved in the overall accounts payable function. The person will support the AP team to ensure continuous improvement and free up capacity for the Director of Administrative Services.

At Agropur, we invest in YOU:

• Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation;
• Flexible remote work options;
• Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine services;
• Employee assistance program;
• Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, etc.);
• Pension plan with company contributions;
• Salary scale 006: $ 98 400 to $123 000 (Base salary will be determined based on your academic background, experience, training, and skills related to the position.)

What this role involves:

• Oversee the complete management of the accounts payable cycle;
• Produce and analyze the team's performance results;
• Support team members in their professional development;
• Ensure compliance with payment rules while maintaining efficiency standards;
• Coordinate team communications and action plans to avoid service interruptions with suppliers and operational or financial impacts;
• Act as a resource person in the implementation, application, and compliance with the organization's P2P (Procure-to-Pay) policies and procedures;
• Contribute to the development of communication strategies for suppliers when policies and/or procedures change;
• Understand, apply, and comply with accounting rules related to accounts payable transactions and their impact on financial statements;
• Participate in resolving issues related to accounts payable systems and provide expertise or necessary collaboration;
• Assist the department director in developing tools and work methods aimed at improving operational and financial efficiency;
• Ensure follow-up with external auditors;
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the team.

What you need to join our team:

• Bachelor's degree in administration or a related field;
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically in cost analysis or manufacturing finance;
• Strong analytical skills and good knowledge of the integrated SAP system;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
• Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written;
• Ability to work in a computerized and constantly evolving environment;
• As a change agent, exceptional ability to communicate clearly, politely, and concisely to build strong business relationships with suppliers and internal clients;
• Autonomy, rigor, sound professional judgment, team spirit, initiative, dynamism, and excellent priority management.

We're ready, are you?

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.