Manager, Accounts Payable (Financial Services)

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Job Purpose

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for improving the efficient day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable portfolio of Financial Services by providing exemplary customer service, coordinating, and allocating workload, ensuring   and identifying specified controls are exercised meeting expected deadlines, maintaining appropriate records and various reporting requirements.

Directs accounts payable positions to interpret and ensure the University’s financial activity is properly documented, reviewed, and reported in compliance with the requirements of the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) and other funding agencies, University policy, current legislation, and Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Assists in preparation of the year-end audit, being responsible for the preparation of audit documentation pertaining to accounts payable.  Works collaboratively with colleagues to provide a team approach in support of the regular reporting to departmental account managers.