Accounts Payable Supervisor (Contract)

iAnthus Capital; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cannabis industry is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager for a 12-month contract in Toronto. You will lead the centralized Accounts Payable team, ensuring accurate payments, developing procedures, and fostering team growth. Candidates should have a solid accounting background and extensive AP management experience, ideally within fast-paced corporate environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of accounts payable management experience.
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the AP department in a multi-state, shared service environment.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and expense reports.
• Train and develop a team of AP professionals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in accounting

Tools

Sage X3

QuickBooks

ERP systems

Job description

This Accounts Payable Supervisor position is a 12-month contract.

Who We Are:

iAnthus Capital Holdings - a publicly-traded Canadian entity - is a multi-state operator, encompassing the full spectrum of cannabis enterprises in the United States, from cultivation to processing to retailing. Cannabis will be the next great transformative industry. Not just because it has the power to change people’s lives – especially those suffering from chronic ailments – but also because it will impact many other industries, from agriculture to pharmaceuticals to alcoholic beverages. Our mission is to create the most valuable cannabis brands and network of cannabis operations and distribution in the US.

Overview

iAnthus is looking for an Accounts Payable Manager in Toronto to lead a centralized corporate Accounts Payable team to ensure timely and accurate payments to suppliers and vendors. This role focuses on actively managing and participating in the accounts payable process; supervising the training and development of a team of Accounts Payable Specialists; and being responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and reconciling accounts. This role will report to the Corporate Controller.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the AP department in a multi-state, shared service environment
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and expense reports
• Develop and maintain AP policies and procedures to ensure accuracy and efficiencies with continuous process improvements
• Work closely with procurement team to effectively manage purchase orders, invoices and payments.
• Manage relationships with vendors, suppliers to resolve issues or disputes and performing statement reconciliations
• Maintain accurate and reliable vendor database, including onboarding new suppliers
• Train and develop team of AP professionals, including setting department goals and conducting performance evaluations
• Compile and analyze financial information including aging reports and cash flow projections
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes for department
• Support internal and external audits with documentation as required

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree with major in accounting, preferred
• Minimum five years of accounts payable management experience
• Experience with accounting software (Sage X3, Doclink, QuickBooks and/or Expensify, preferred) and ERP systems
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a high volume, fast paced environment
• Attention to detail and accuracy with strong analytical and time management skills
• Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills
• Hybrid in-office attendance with a minimum of two days per week at our Toronto office