Manager, Accounts Payable

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Reporting to the Director, Financial Operations, the Manager, Accounts Payable supports NAIT's institutional objectives by enabling effective financial stewardship, operational efficiency, audit readiness, compliance with delegated authority and payment controls, and the delivery of consistent, reliable financial services across the institution.

This position supports the integrity of financial reporting and institutional cash disbursement processes through the effective management of Accounts Payable operations within Workday. The Manager, Accounts Payable is responsible for executing the invoice-to-payment cycle, maintaining the integrity of the Accounts Payable sub-ledger, ensuring compliance with institutional payment controls, and leading a high-performing team focused on service excellence, continuous improvement, and operational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Provides direct supervision and leadership of Accounts Payable staff and has responsibility for assigning work, managing workloads, allocating resources, establishing performance expectations, and directing day-to-day operations.

Oversees budgetary planning, resource management, and the development of strategic goals and operational priorities that align with departmental and institutional objectives.

Oversees institutional payment execution activities, including EFT, cheque, wire transfer, employee reimbursement, and card provider settlement processes while ensuring compliance with payment terms, delegated authority requirements, and institutional payment controls.

Maintains and oversees operational controls related to invoice processing, delegated authority, supplier payment validation, expense reimbursement compliance, card transaction audits, and payment approval processes.

Oversees AP reconciliations, accruals, Goods Received Not Invoiced processes, AP sub-ledger integrity, and period-end close activities to support accurate financial reporting and institutional accounting requirements.

Collaborates with internal departments and external suppliers to support procure-to-pay operations, resolve operational issues, investigate complex matching exceptions, and maintain effective financial service delivery across the institution.

Oversees supplier payment inquiries, statement reconciliations, and operational issue resolution to maintain positive supplier relationships and ensure timely and accurate payment processing.

Leads continuous improvement initiatives related to Accounts Payable operations, payment controls, workflows, and procure-to-pay processes within Workday.

Identifies opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen internal controls, reduce processing risk, and improve stakeholder experience through process redesign and technology-enabled solutions.

Provides leadership, coaching, and guidance to Accounts Payable staff,…