About the role
Job Description
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting, the Accounts Payable Manager will play a key leadership role within AIM’s Finance Shared Services Center (FSSC). The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing all accounts payable operations, leading a team of supervisors, team leads, and accounts payable specialists while ensuring operational excellence, compliance, process standardization, and continuous improvement across all AP activities.
The successful candidate will be both a hands-on operational leader and a process improvement champion, capable of driving automation initiatives, optimizing workflows, strengthening controls, and supporting AIM’s ongoing digital transformation.
What you're responsible for:
Leadership & Operations
* Lead and develop accounts payable teams responsible for trade, non-trade, freight, and payment processing activities. * Establish performance objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and service standards across all accounts payable functions. * Oversee daily operations to ensure timely processing of vendor invoices, employee expenses, freight charges, and supplier payments. * Ensure accurate and timely execution of payment cycles, including EFT, ACH, wire transfers, and checks. * Manage escalations from internal stakeholders, suppliers, operating divisions, and senior management. * Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities to team members.
Process Improvement & Digital Transformation
* Identify opportunities to optimize accounts payable processes and eliminate non-value-added activities. * Lead automation initiatives leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, workflow automation, and ERP system capabilities. * Collaborate with IT and Finance teams to implement system enhancements and new technologies. * Participate in the design, testing, deployment, and support of new accounts payable systems and functionalities.
Controls, Compliance & Governance
* Ensure compliance with company policies, Delegation of Authority (DOA) requirements, and the internal control framework. * Maintain robust controls over vendor onboarding, banking information changes, payment approvals, and vendor master data management. * Ensure compliance with supporting documentation requirements and audit standards. * Support internal and external audits. * Identify financial and operational risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
* Build strong relationships with internal business partners and external suppliers. * Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, Treasury, Tax, IT, and Finance teams to resolve issues and improve end-to-end processes. * Support initiatives related to supplier payment method conversions and vendor data management. * Maintain a high level of customer service for internal and external stakeholders.
Reporting & Analytics
* Develop and monitor KPIs related to invoice processing, payment performance, aging, exceptions, vendor compliance, and productivity. * Create dashboards, reports, and performance scorecards to support operational decision-making. * Analyze accounts payable trends and identify opportunities for improvement. * Provide regular updates and recommendations to senior management.
Qualifications
To join our team:
* CPA designation is considered a strong asset. * Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. * Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in accounts payable, finance, or shared services environments. * Minimum of 5 years of experience managing large teams. * Proven experience leading continuous improvement and digital transformation projects. * Strong knowledge of accounts payable operations, payment processing, vendor management, and financial controls. * Experience with ERP systems such as Dynamics 365, Maximo, or similar platforms. * Experience with Power Automate, workflow automation tools, and analytical reporting solutions is a significant asset. * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. * Strong project management and organizational skills. * Ability to influence stakeholders and drive change across multiple business units. * Bilingual proficiency in French and English.
Additional Information
What we offer :
* Competitive salary + other benefits; * Group insurance coverage from day one and group RRSP with employer matching contributions; * Telemedicine (Unlimited access to a doctor 24/7); * Eligible for paid vacation from day one; ** * AIM tuition assistance grants. * Company-wide events throughout the year (BBQ, Christmas party, etc.); * Free on-site gym; * Two on-site cafeterias (subsidized meal program available); * Dynamic and rewarding work environment - work on high-impact and meaningful projects while having fun!