Accounts Payable Manager

Magnet Forensics

. Lead, mentor, and coach the accounts payable team, setting service standards and managing to them .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeWaterloo • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing accounts payable operations, including oversight of multi-entity and multi-currency environments, while ensuring compliance with controls and documentation standards. Proven ability to lead and mentor teams, implement process improvements, and maintain strong accounting governance.

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Accounts Payable ManagementTeam LeadershipAdvanced Excel SkillsVendor Management PracticesProcess Improvement Implementation

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Hard Skills

Accounts Payable Cycle ManagementInvoice CodingPayment ProcessingDisbursement ControlsTax Information ReportingAudit Evidence MaintenanceData ReconciliationMulti-Currency TransactionsDocumentation StandardsFraud Prevention Controls

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailJudgmentCross-Functional CollaborationCoachingConstructive Feedback

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsAccounts Payable AutomationWorkflow Systems

Industry Keywords

Accounts Payable PoliciesCompliance RequirementsVendor OnboardingBanking Detail VerificationControlled Close Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, mentor, and coach the accounts payable team, setting service standards and managing to them
Assign and balance workload, monitor performance, and provide constructive feedback
Ensure team members are trained and equipped as volume and complexity grow
Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable cycle across multiple entities and currencies, including invoice intake, coding, approval routing, payment runs, and vendor query resolution
Ensure disbursements are accurate, appropriately approved, and executed on schedule
Resolve complex invoice, purchase order, and receipt discrepancies and escalate vendor issues
Oversee the accounts payable inbox and timely responses to inquiries
Administer corporate card and employee expense policy, enforcement, and review
Oversee vendor master records, onboarding, validation, banking detail verification, and governance
Maintain payment fraud controls, including duplicate payment detection, bank-detail verification, and segregation of duties
Coordinate tax information reporting obligations, including T4A and 1099 reporting and cross-border withholding
Maintain accounts payable policies, procedures, and audit-standard control evidence
Deliver close activities, accruals, aging analysis, and supporting reconciliations
Report accounts payable metrics to management
Partner with external auditors on accounts payable and disbursement testing
Identify and implement process improvements to reduce manual work and invoice cycle time
Support ERP, accounts payable automation, and workflow system implementations and enhancements
Partner with Procurement, Legal, IT, and business teams to streamline purchasing and approval workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, including at least 2 years leading a team
Demonstrated experience managing accounts payable operations in a multi-entity and/or multi-currency environment
Strong understanding of accounts payable controls, vendor management practices, and compliance requirements
Demonstrated experience operating within a controlled close environment, with a clear understanding of documentation standards, review requirements, and audit evidence
Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large, detailed datasets in support of reconciliations and audit requests
High degree of ownership, attention to detail, and judgment required to operate effectively in a high growth, scaling technology environment
Proven ability to partner cross-functionally while maintaining strong accounting governance and control discipline
Satisfactory completion of a background check
US applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. as verified through E-Verify

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous time off policies
Competitive compensation
Volunteer opportunities
Reward and recognition programs
Employee committees & resource groups
Healthcare and retirement benefits
Learning and development support
Inclusive and accessible recruitment process
Background check conducted in accordance with applicable laws
E-Verify participation for US applicants