Controller/Project Lead - 3+ months

The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners; London; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Controller/Project Lead for a transformative role in their Accounts Payable department. This 3+ month contract offers a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in streamlining processes and enhancing vendor relationships. Collaborating closely with executive leadership, you will lead initiatives to optimize the Procure-to-Pay lifecycle, ensuring long-term scalability and success. If you are a strategic thinker with a proven track record in AP leadership and process improvement, this role is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in AP roles with ownership and transformation experience.
• Strong communicator able to influence stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the redesign and implementation of an efficient AP process.
• Coach AP clerks and align AP with cash flow management strategies.

Skills

Accounts Payable Leadership

Process Improvement

Vendor Negotiation

Cash Flow Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Our client is looking for a Controller/Project Lead on a 3+ month contract, to lead a comprehensive revamp of their Accounts Payable process. This individual will play a key role in positioning the AP function for long-term scalability and success. Why not bring your proven experience implementing end-to-end accounts payable process improvements to this client?

Working closely with the Director of Finance and CFO, the Senior Accounts Payable Consultant/ Subject Matter Expert will be responsible for the following:

• Partner with executive leadership to assess, redesign, and implement an efficient, scalable AP process
• Lead initiatives across the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) lifecycle, including streamlining 3-way matching, and refining internal approval workflows
• Improve and formalize vendor payment terms and develop sustainable payment plans while maintaining strong relationships
• Align AP with broader cash flow management strategies, optimizing timing and execution of payments
• Coach and guide AP clerks on process enhancements, building a more agile and quality-focused AP team
• Assess and optimize current tools, including MS Dynamics and other financial systems

Requirements

• Proven leadership in AP or finance roles such as AP Manager, AP Supervisor, or Finance Manager with AP ownership
• Demonstrated success leading AP process improvement or transformation initiatives
• Expertise in P2P, 3-way match, cash flow alignment, and vendor negotiation
• Experience coaching AP teams and fostering adoption of new processes
• Strong communicator – confident, assertive, and able to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics or similar ERP systems
• Experience in high-growth or transformation environments
• Ability to navigate complex vendor relationships with professionalism and tact
• A strategic thinker who can execute quickly and with precision

If you are already registered with The Mason Group, please contact your Recruiting Consultant directly with reference to job #19889.