Position SummaryThe Manager, Accounts Payable is responsible for providing both the operational leadership and the strategic oversight of the accounts payable function for a growing real estate portfolio. This role oversees the day-to-day payment operations as well as leads the process improvements, automation initiatives, dashboard reporting, and Yardi optimization for AP. The successful candidate will combine strong leadership and analytical skills with hands-on involvement in critical approvals, escalations, and stakeholder management to ensure an efficient, well-controlled, and scalable AP operation.
Key ResponsibilitiesYour responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following
Process Improvement & Automation
- Drive automation initiatives, workflow improvements within Yardi and AP process redesign to create standardization and increase efficiency
- Partner with IT team to design and develop exception reporting to identify process gaps, duplications, errors, recurring issues and compliance risks
- Act as the lead for AP-related Yardi processes and workflows
Leadership and Operational Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of four Accounts Payable employees to ensure high performance, accuracy, and establish clear performance expectations for each team member
- Oversee day-to-day accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments
- Regularly monitor workflow queues, payables aging and approval bottlenecks to ensure service levels are achieved
- Manage the Vendor Master Data (maintain, update and creation of new vendors) as well as support the adoption of VendorCafe
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve payment issues promptly.
- Build and maintain AP dashboards and key metrics, such as aging, cycle time and exceptions undefined
Policy, Compliance, and Controls
- Own the AP control framework, ensuring compliance with company policies, delegated authorities, and audit requirements.
- Enforce approval policies for all payment types and ensure adherence to the Global Expenditure Policy.
- Provide audit support to external auditors for interim, year-end testing and control testing
Knowledge, Skills and Experience- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; CPA designation or enrollment is an asset
- 5+ years of experience in accounts payable, with at least 2 years in supervisory or managerial capacity
- Experience with Yardi Voyager AP modules required
- Strong understanding of internal controls, AP workflows, and compliance requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams, with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly to stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of identifying and implementing process improvements.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience in a multi-entity or multi-region environment an asset.
- Experience with AP automation tools, Yardi VendorCafe
Salary Range- $90,000 - $100,000 CAD per year.
Use of AI in RecruitmentVital Infrastructure Property does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made by our People & Culture team and hiring managers.
Existing Vacancy DisclosureThis posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.
