Manager, AP Payments

Mobile Auto Solutions, LLC; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auto solutions provider in Winnipeg, Manitoba is seeking an experienced AP Payments Manager to oversee and optimize the AP process. This role includes managing a team, developing policies for efficiency, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a professional accounting designation, 4+ years of experience in accounting, and strong Excel skills. The company offers a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $105,000 annually along with comprehensive benefits and potential bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion of a professional accounting designation or equivalent education.
• 4+ years’ experience in full cycle accounting, including experience managing a team.
• Extensive AP experience is an asset.
• Project management experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the AP Payments team to meet defined metrics.
• Develop and implement AP policies and procedures.
• Ensure timely processing of invoices and vendor statement reconciliation.
• Coordinate AP team during month-end and year-end closing activities.

Skills

High level proficiency with Excel

Effective communication skills

Self-motivated and reliable

Excellent customer service skills

Proven problem-solving skills

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Education

Professional accounting designation or equivalent education

4+ years’ experience in full cycle accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Winnipeg, Manitoba

We put our team members first. You’ll receive a great salary and benefits, and experience the support and opportunity you deserve. You’re empowered to make decisions. You control your future.

Job Description

The AP Payments Manager will be a critical role in ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of AP payments. The role will identify process improvement, manage policy, as well as strengthen the internal controls within AP Payments.

The AP Payments Manager will build an AP Payments team that meets or exceeds clearly defined metrics and leverages automation to execute standard AP Payments processes. The role will provide actionable insights to Finance and Operational leadership and will be a trusted partner to both internal stakeholders and external vendors through consistent and transparent process execution.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Leads staff in the execution of their duties so they meet or exceed expectations including:

  • Making recommendations for hire, including building an optimal AP Payments staffing model
  • Training and developing team members including performance coaching
  • Assisting in the creation of a WOW culture of efficiency, accuracy, and continuous process improvement with a high level of integrity and respect for staff
  • Maintaining a continuous level of engagement within the AP Payments team, understanding and applying ‘big picture’ thinking to create a strategic roadmap
  • Developing Key Performance Indicators for the team and ensuring that team members execute on agreed upon KPIs, generating a monthly report, analyzing variations and making recommendations for improvements
• Working with finance leadership, develops a vision for efficient processing of Accounts payable and expense policy management. This includes identifying and executing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Create, implement, and enforce AP policies and procedures to streamline workflow, improve efficiency, and ensure proper internal controls.
• Ensure the timely and accurate processing of invoices, proper expense coding, and review for correct authorization and documentation.
• Oversee the reconciliation of vendor statements, accounts payable accounts, and the AP sub-ledger to the general ledger, promptly resolving any discrepancies.
• Coordinate and support the AP team during month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Prepare documentation, schedules, and responses to support internal and external financial audits.

Education and/or Experience Required

• Completion of a professional accounting designation or equivalent post-secondary education and/or experience.
• 4+ years’ experience in full cycle accounting, including experience managing a team.
• Extensive AP experience is an asset.
• Project management experience is an asset.

Required Skills/Abilities

• High level proficiency with Excel (e.g., create pivot tables and use functions and formats). and easily adapts to new software.
• Can communicate effectively with stores and vendors orally and in writing
• Self‑motivated with proven reliability (e.g., demonstrated ability to take initiative and excellent attendance and punctuality)
• Excellent customer service skills
• Proven problem‑solving skills.
• Thrives on working in a fast‑paced environment.

Other Requirements

• Required to be in the office at least 4 days per week with ability to work remotely if necessary.
• Some travel may be required.

• Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• The physical demands of your job must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

AI Disclosure Statement

At The Boyd Group and all affiliated companies, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for employment. All hiring decisions are made by real people who review each application individually.

Compensation Details

Expected Pay Range:

70,000.00 - 105,000.00 / Year

Compensation is commensurate with skill, education and experience.

Supplemental Pay:

This position may also be eligible for Bonus opportunities tied to individual or business initiatives.