Associate Manager, Accounts Payable (Permanent) - Vancouver Head Office - 2025.189

Community Living BC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial Crown corporation in Vancouver is seeking an Associate Manager for Accounts Payable. You will oversee day-to-day operations and supervise a team, ensuring timely processing of payments exceeding $1.7 billion annually. Ideal candidates possess a degree in Finance or Accounting, have extensive experience in Accounts Payable, and strong leadership skills. Competitive salary and great benefits included.

Benefits

Employer-paid extended health and dental plan

Generous vacation plus additional personal days

Professional development funds

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in an Accounts Payable role.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in leading AP function/teams.
• Supervisory/leadership experience in a unionized environment would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operational leadership of the Accounts Payable function.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and government regulations.
• Supervise recruit train coach and manage the performance of direct reports.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of GAAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field

Job description

We are honoured to be again selected as one of B.C.'s Top Employers.

If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute your experience knowledge and passion in a meaningful way CLBC is the place for you!

Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) is a Crown corporation responsible for arranging supports and services for adults with developmental disabilities and their families. CLBC staff strive to advance the vision of Communities of belonging lives with connection.

Term / Status : Permanent Full-time (70 hours bi-weekly)

Classification / Salary : Management Band 2 / Position starts at $71,985 to $89,981 annually. This position is under exclusion review. Subject to approval this position may be a unionized or excluded position

Team : Accounts Payable

Location : Vancouver Head Office

At CLBC we are committed to fostering a diverse equitable inclusive and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from all people with relevant skills including women Indigenous peoples persons with disabilities racialized people and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ2IA. For accommodation needs please contact at any stage of the hiring process.

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About the opportunity :

Two positions available.

As an Associate Manager Accounts Payable at CLBC you will lead the day-to-day operational leadership of the Accounts Payable function and will directly supervise a team of 10-14 staff. You will be responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of high-volume payments (approximately $1.7 billion annually) and recoveries overseeing invoice verification vendor account reconciliations and supporting the effective resolution of payment-related issues. This role you will play a critical part in monitoring compliance with internal controls financial policies and contractual requirements and contribute to a strong control environment by training staff and identifying operational risks.

Key responsibilities include :

• Ensure compliance with financial policies government regulations and contractual agreements implementing and maintaining robust internal controls
• Lead the development and delivery of training for CLBC staff on a variety of Accounts Payable processes and procedures
• Participate in departmental projects and lead the implementation of finance initiatives aimed at enhancing the efficiency accuracy and scalability of Accounts Payable operations
• Perform and review accounts payable transactions to ensure accuracy completeness and compliance with applicable standards and policies
• Conduct month-end financial analysis ensuring correct posting of all subledger transactions to the general ledger
• Support the Manager AP with financial analytics providing statistical insights and reporting on the efficiency accuracy and timeliness of AP processes
• Prepare and maintain documentation of AP-related processes workflows and procedures to support consistency and compliance
• Supervise recruit train coach and manage the performance of direct reports
• Regularly engage direct reports in 1-on-1s with clear objectives and intended outcomes and provide effective feedback
• Offer guidance support and professional development opportunities

As part of the AP Leadership team you will support and lead departmental process improvement initiatives including automation system enhancements and standardization efforts. The role collaborates closely with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure service excellence, operational accuracy and continuous improvement in AP systems and performance.

What youll bring :

• A diploma or bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in an Accounts Payable role
• Minimum 3 years of experience in leading AP function / teams
• Direct experience reviewing and analyzing multi-faceted policy and / or program / funding issues, assessing options and developing related information reports
• Experience in developing and managing project budgets and expenditures
• Supervisory / leadership experience in a unionized environment would be an asset
• Enrollment in the CPA program / designation will be an asset
• Experience in a public sector organization is an asset
• To reduce barriers to the application process we welcome a combination of transferable skills knowledge lived experience and comparable qualifications for consideration

We are also looking for :

• Sound knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Solid understanding of financial controls contract management audit practices and reporting obligations
• Advanced written communication skills
• Strong analytical conceptual thinking and problem-solving skills
• Skilled relationship builder with the ability to manage collaborator expectations and objectively resolve issues with confidence, tact and diplomacy
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to coach motivate and inspire others; exhibited emotional intelligence

Benefits :

A rewarding career at CLBC comes with great benefits including :

• Employer-paid extended health and dental plan
• A BC Public Service Pension plan with employer contributions
• Generous vacation plus additional personal days
• Paid maternity / parental / adoption leave
• Life insurance paid sick days and if needed long-term disability
• Wellness supports including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional development funds and resources to encourage continuous learning and skill development
• Access to government discounts on travel cell phones and more!

Additional Info :

• Successful applicants are subject to a Criminal Record Check

Closing date : September 14, 2025

If your application is shortlisted youll be invited to an interview where youll have the opportunity to share more about your experience. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This opportunity is open to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Customer Service, Lotus Notes, Corporate Strategy, ABAP, Ethernet, Java

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary : 71,985 - 89,981