Accounts Receivable Supervisor

algonquincollege; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 89,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Algonquin College seeks an experienced Accounts Receivable Supervisor to lead the AR team handling student accounts, invoicing, sponsorship and third-party billings, and collections.

You will partner with the Registrar's Office to optimize AR processes, improve system performance, and implement controls, metrics, and continuous improvement across the college's financial operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) year degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA is considered an asset.
• Experience leading accounts receivable, collections, billing, or financial operations in a complex organization.
• Knowledge of student financial administration and customer account management, preferably within a post-secondary or public-sector environment.
• Experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff while promoting a collaborative and service-oriented culture.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, account reconciliations, and financial reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of Canadian indirect taxation, including HST requirements and the administration of student tax reporting requirements such as T2202 and T4A reporting.
• Experience with enterprise financial systems, student information systems, business process improvement, and technology implementation projects.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, communication, and relationship management skills.
• A commitment to service excellence, continuous learning, and operational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for the administration of the College's accounts receivable operations and student financial accounts.
• Provide leadership and oversight for student accounts receivable, customer invoicing, sponsorship billing, third-party invoicing, collections, reconciliations, and related financial controls.
• Act as Finance business owner for Accounts Receivable processes within the College's Student Information System and collaborate with the Registrar's Office to improve processes and modernize systems.
• Streamline workflows, leverage technology, establish meaningful performance metrics, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills

Accounts Receivable leadership

Collections management

Financial operations

Staff supervision and coaching

Analytical and problem solving

Communication and relationship mgmt

Process improvement

Service excellence and learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, or related discipline

Job description

Department: Financial Operations

Position Type: Full-Time Administrative

Salary Range: $88,985.00-$111,230.00-Annual

Sc heduled Weekly Hours: 36.25

Anticipated Start Date: January 04, 2027

Length of Contract: n/a

Posting Information

This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals.

Posting Closing Date: October 31, 2026

Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.

Land Acknowledgment:

Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.

Job Description:

Are you a collaborative leader who is passionate about financial stewardship, continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional service? We are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Supervisor to lead a team responsible for the administration of the College's accounts receivable operations and student financial accounts.

In this role, you will provide leadership and oversight for student accounts receivable, customer invoicing, sponsorship billing, third-party invoicing, collections, reconciliations, and related financial controls. You will play a key role in ensuring students and external customers receive accurate, timely, and professional service while supporting the College's commitment to a positive student experience.

As the Finance business owner for Accounts Receivable processes within the College's Student Information System, you will work closely with partners across the institution, particularly the Registrar's Office, to improve business processes, enhance service delivery, and support ongoing system modernization initiatives. You will also to streamline workflows, leverage technology, establish meaningful performance metrics, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

What You Will Bring

• Minimum four (4) year degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CPA designation or progress toward a CPA designation is considered an asset.
• Experience leading accounts receivable, collections, billing, or financial operations functions in a complex organization.
• Knowledge of student financial administration and customer account management, preferably within a post-secondary or public-sector environment.
• Experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff while promoting a collaborative and service-oriented culture.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, account reconciliations, and financial reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of Canadian indirect taxation, including HST requirements and the administration of student tax reporting requirements such as T2202 and T4A reporting.
• Experience with enterprise financial systems, student information systems, business process improvement, and technology implementation projects.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, communication, and relationship management skills.
• A commitment to service excellence, continuous learning, and operational effectiveness.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both the student experience and the College's financial operations. You will lead an important function, contribute to major systems transformation initiatives, and work alongside dedicated professionals who are returning to innovation, collaboration, and exceptional service.

• This position is paid at Payband 10
• Vacancy is for P00523

This position is eligible for hybrid work (3 days a week on-site) in accordance with the College's Flexible Work Arrangement Policy (subject to change): https://www.algonquincollege.com/policies/hr26/

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