Manager, Accounts Payable - Jobs in Winnipeg, MB

Job Description

• Req ID: 99987
• Department: Strategic Planning
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel:
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Available to: Internal & External
• Deadline to apply: 11/30/2022

Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP. For more on our purpose, culture, and strategy, visit cpr.ca/en/about-cp.PURPOSE OF THE POSITIONThis position is responsible for the timely and accurate processing and payment of Accounts Payable for Canadian Pacific. This position is responsible for driving efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives, leading projects and promoting process automation. Leadership scope includes overseeing a team that includes both non-union and union employees that processes payments to suppliers accurately and in a timely fashion and investigates and resolves issues to facilitate payment.POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Drive efficiency by leading continuous improvement initiatives, leading projects and promoting process
• automation;
• Ensure processes and controls are understood by all and that everyone is executing to them. Ensure adherence
• to SOX and Internal Control Framework;
• Identify, investigate and resolve issues;
• Ensure appropriate documentation of all processes in the AP department (including training materials, audit documents, process documents and work instructions);
• Train and coach staff, oversee their work, answer questions, ensure they understand their role and responsibilities as well as company policies;
• Ensure Accounts Payable transactions are completed in a timely fashion and in the most efficient way while
• controls are met and minimizing errors;
• Ensure vendors and internal inquiries are handled in a timely fashion and that corrections are made as
• appropriate;
• Record and monitor attendance, plan and schedule vacations, enforce consequence leadership as required;
• Ensure completion of monthly account reconciliations;
• Oversee document management, coordinate with external scanning provider to ensure invoice documents are
• sent out for scanning every week and are scanned in a timely fashion by the provider. Ensure that documents are accessible as required by Internal Audit and other auditors as required;
• Manage unionized and non unionized staff;
• Drive process improvement; Work with approving departments to resolve issues related to processing, approval, and payment of invoices
• while proactively identifying and implementing solutions to ensure timely and accurate processing of future payments;
• Lead Accounts Payable projects; Evaluate and present staffing recommendations to NSC management where either increased or reduced staffing is required to perform the required duties;

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Undergraduate degree and financial designation (CPA);
• Minimum 5 years in a relevant management role;
• Excellent knowledge of Accounts Payable best practices; Experience leading projects and process improvements; Extensive experience leading an AP Department;
• Experience with SAP, Opensource VIM and Ariba considered strong asset;
• Ability to lead and manage unionized employees to deliver on targets;
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills;
• Ability to effectively manage multiple deadlines and files simultaneously;
• Driving for process compliance while maintaining a high level of employee and supplier satisfaction; Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Focus on providing a high level of service satisfaction to employees, management and suppliers;

WHAT CP HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Program
• Anuual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-time Studies Program
• Flexible Work Environment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:As an employer with national presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.Background Investigation:The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:Criminal history checkReference checkManagement Conductor Program:Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CP. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.CP is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act ("PIPEDA").Quick Apply

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