The Manager of Accounts Payable oversees all accounts payable operations for our retail companies utilizing Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365). This leadership role ensures efficient vendor payment processes, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and manages a team of AP professionals to achieve operational excellence and financial accuracy.
Team Leadership & Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounts payable team
- Establish clear performance goals, priorities, and departmental objectives
- Create and maintain succession planning and cross-training programs for critical roles
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and development opportunities
- Foster a collaborative team environment focused on accuracy and efficiency
Operational Excellence
- Oversee all accounts payable transactions and processes
- Develop and track key performance indicators including:
- Outstanding aging reports
- Invoice processing timeliness across all queues
- First Time Match Rate optimization
- Continuously evaluate and improve AP processes to achieve best-in-class results
- Manage vendor relationships and resolve payment disputes or inquiries
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Process Improvement & Systems Management
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize procure-to-pay processes
- Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
- Monitor and manage affiliate accounts payable aging across all retail entities
- Participate in system upgrades, implementations, and testing as needed
- Develop and maintain comprehensive process documentation and procedures
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare and analyze accounts payable reports for senior management
- Support month-end and year-end closing processes
- Assist with internal and external audit requirements
- Contribute to special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as assigned
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
