Manager, Accounts Payable

Concert Properties; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Manager for their Accounts Payable team. This pivotal role involves leading a talented group, enhancing processes, and implementing innovative policies to streamline operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a detail-oriented mindset, ready to drive continuous improvement in a collaborative environment. Join a forward-thinking company committed to building resilient communities and offering competitive pay and benefits. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a knack for finance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive pay

Wellness programs

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, with at least 2 years in leadership role.
• Proven experience developing and implementing AP policies and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop a team of AP specialists, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Design and implement new AP policies to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Oversee full-cycle accounts payable and manage vendor relationships.

Skills

Accounts Payable Management

Leadership

Policy Development

Process Improvement

Communication Skills

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in business administration

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$90,000.00/yr - CA$110,000.00/yr

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Controller, Corporate Accounting, the Manager, Accounts Payable leads the team and drives the transformation of our payables function through the development and implementation of streamlined policies, procedures, and systems. This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership capabilities, a detail-oriented mindset, and a passion for continuous improvement. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable department while also playing a critical role in building a scalable AP function to support the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of AP specialists and an AP supervisor, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Set clear goals, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Ensure proper training and cross-training to build a resilient and knowledgeable team.
• Monitor employee productivity and workload

Policy & Process Development

• Design, document, and implement new AP policies and procedures to improve efficiency, consistency, and compliance.
• Establish controls and best practices to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
• Partner with internal departments to align processes and support organizational needs.
• Evaluate current workflows and recommend improvements to drive automation and reduce manual work.

Operational Oversight

• Oversee full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice entry, coding, approvals, and payment runs.
• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring prompt communication and issue resolution.
• Monitor AP aging reports and ensure timely payment to vendors.
• Communicate with finance group to ensure accounts are funded appropriately
• Assist in the implementation or optimization of AP systems or software, working closely with IST and finance teams.
• Identify opportunities to leverage automation and digitization to streamline processes.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, with at least 2 years in leadership role
• Previous experience in accounting within the real estate industry is an asset
• Post-secondary diploma or degree in business administration, finance or related discipline is preferred
• Ability to manage confidential information effectively
• Proven experience developing and implementing AP policies and process improvements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Please note this is a general description of the tasks and skills required. Additional responsibilities and duties may be required to successfully perform this role.

Join the Concert Team in building a people-first future.

Concert Properties is proud to have been named one of BC’s Top Employer for the fifth year in a row!

We are a proud Canadian company, providing quality employment across the country and working together with the people we serve to realize our vision – building resilient, inclusive, sustainable communities. Our success is based on our employees – on a passionate, talented team who value a collaborative culture, a desire for excellence and a willingness to give back. We truly value our team members and offer competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits and perk programs that support and promote employee health and wellness.

At Concert Properties, we value diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. The posted salary range is reflective of the qualifications and experience we are looking for in a candidate to fill this opportunity, however applicants with all levels of experience are welcome to submit their applications. Please be advised that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest in Concert Properties.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Leasing Residential Real Estate and Leasing Non-residential Real Estate

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