Accounts Payable Manager

Agropur Cooperative; Quebec; On-site; CAD 141,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work options

Pension plan with company contribution

Flexible group insurance incl. telemed

Employee assistance program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead the AP team for Canada and the United States. You will support continuous improvement, mentor staff, and ensure compliant, efficient payables processes across regions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in manufacturing finance or cost analysis, with strong SAP and MS Office skills, and fluency in French and English.

Qualifications

• 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 clarity, politely, and concisely to build strong business relationships with suppliers and internal clients.

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 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 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Bilingual FR/EN

Communication

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in administration or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Type: Regular People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters. At Agropur, accountability means owning challenges and taking concrete action to achieve results. 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.

An environment that empowers you to take action:

• 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: $: 100 900 to $126 100 (Base salary will be determined based on your academic background, experience, training, and skills related to the position.)

What you’ll be responsible for each day:

• 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

The individual who will own this role:

• 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 clarity, 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

An environment that values engagement and encourages everyone to take initiative.

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.

Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

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

Agropur is an E-Verify Employer (US Operations).