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Supervisor Accounts Payable

Canadian Pacific Railway

Winnipeg

On-site

CAD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

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Job summary

Canadian Pacific Railway seeks a Supervisor Accounts Payable to ensure accurate processing of invoices and payments. The role requires leadership and optimization of operations within the Accounts Payable team, emphasizing efficiency and compliance. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience and be familiar with SAP, contributing to organizational success in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits package
Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
Employee share purchase plan
Performance incentive plan
Annual fitness subsidy

Qualifications

  • 3 years of experience supervising an Accounts Payable department.
  • Hands-on experience using SAP for accounts payable module.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and performance management to the team.
  • Optimize Accounts Payable operations and maintain compliance.
  • Lead monthly account reconciliations and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership
Problem-Solving
Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
Progress toward a financial designation

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Supervisor Accounts Payable

Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S., Canada, and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Accounts Payable Supervisor plays a pivotal role in ensuring the flawless and accurate processing of invoices and payments. This multifaceted role combines leadership, problem-solving, and a focus on continuous improvement to drive operational efficiency across the Accounts Payable team. If you’re passionate about optimizing operations, empowering teams, and making a meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity offers both challenge and reward.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management to the team by providing training and ensuring clarity on roles, responsibilities, and policies
  • Optimize Accounts Payable operations to ensure efficient transaction processing, minimize errors, and uphold strong controls with strict adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and internal compliance requirements
  • Manage vendor and internal relationships by promptly addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and maintaining effective communication channels
  • Supervise and manage team schedules, attendance, and vacations while implementing corrective actions to uphold accountability and performance
  • Lead all aspects of and ensure the accuracy and timely completion of monthly account reconciliations
  • Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives, process optimization efforts, and automation projects to improve workflow efficiency and accuracy
  • Champion established processes, controls, and compliance requirements (e.g., SOX and Internal Control Framework) to ensure operational consistency and regulatory adherence
  • Resolve escalated challenges within the Accounts Payable function by investigating issues and implementing effective solutions

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience, along with progress toward a financial designation
  • 3 years of experience supervising an Accounts Payable department
  • 3 years of hands on experience using SAP for accounts payable module

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

  • Flexible and competitive benefits package
  • Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
  • Employee share purchase plan
  • Performance incentive plan
  • Annual fitness subsidy

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

  • Criminal history check
  • Education verification
  • Professional references

BECOMING A RAILROADER:

As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Management Conductor Program

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CULTURE OF INCLUSION:

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

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