AP/AR Manager

Taylor Ryan Executive Search Partners; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Ryan Executive Search Partners seeks an experienced Accounting Leader to manage AR/AP cycles, mentor staff, and ensure timely, accurate financial processing. The role emphasizes vendor management, HST compliance, and close collaboration with internal teams and external auditors.

Ideal candidate has 7+ years in accounting, with CRE sector experience and strong controls. This position supports month-end and year-end activities and requires leadership across finance staff.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience focused on AR, AP and operations.
• Previous supervisory or management experience with coaching and staff development.
• Experience in real estate development, property management, construction, or CRE environments.
• Experience preparing for and supporting government audits, incl. HST audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle AR and AP processes ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Lead a team of AR/AP clerks with mentorship, training and performance mgmt.
• Ensure monthly GL to sub-ledger reconciliations for AP and AR are accurate.
• Oversee invoice processing, payment approvals, and collections.
• Monitor cash flow and prepare AR/AP aging reports for senior mgmt.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities and reconciliations.

Skills

AR management

AP management

team leadership

staff coaching

vendor relations

financial controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA designation

Tax regulation knowledge (HST)

Job description

• Manage the full cycle of Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Lead a team of AR/AP clerks, providing mentorship, training, and performance management.
• Ensure that a process of vendor reconciliation is conducted as appropriate per vendor on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual basis.
• Ensuring that staff are appropriately assigned, trained and executing on ensuring monthly accounts payable general ledger to sub-ledger reconciliations are being conducted accurately and on a timely basis.
• Ensuring that staff are appropriately assigned, trained and executing on ensuring monthly accounts receivable general ledger to sub-ledger reconciliations are being conducted accurately and on a timely basis.
• Oversee invoice processing, payment approvals, and collections, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Monitor cash flow and prepare AR/AP aging reports for senior management.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external vendors to resolve discrepancies and maintain strong relationships.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance efficiency.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities including reconciliations and reporting.
• Ensure HST filings are completed for all companies in the group.
• Assist the CFO in responding to HST audits.
• Maintain necessary education and training to keep up with HST rules and regulations to ensure HST filings are accurate.
• Ensure annual preparation and payment schedules for all commercial tenants are sent out.
• Ensure ongoing payment schedule preparation and dissemination for commercial lease renewals.
• Ensure adequate processes and procedures are in place for appropriate accounting of holdbacks on development payables.
• Prepare operating statements for properties which commercial tenants receive.
• Prepare third-party deliverables in instances where the Group is providing external services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

Education & Professional Credentials:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA designation (or working toward CPA) is considered a strong asset.
• Ongoing professional development in Canadian tax regulations, particularly HST compliance, is preferred.

Experience:

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with a strong focus on Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and general accounting operations.
• Previous supervisory or management experience leading accounting teams, including performance management, coaching, and staff development.
• Experience within real estate development, property management, construction, or commercial real estate environments is highly preferred.
• Proven experience managing commercial tenant billing, operating cost recoveries, and lease-related accounting processes.
• Experience preparing for and supporting government audits, including HST audits.