University of Toronto

Manager, Accounts Payable

University of Toronto$93K — $109K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Professional accounting designation (CGA, CPA, CMA, CA) required.
  • At least six years of accounts payable supervisory experience, preferably in higher education or large public sector.
  • Knowledge of SAP or the University's Administrative Management System (AMS) needed.
  • Experience in document control and process implementation essential.
  • Strong proficiency in Excel, including formulas and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee accounts payable operations by managing a team of AP specialists.
  • Ensure timely processing of invoices and maintain strong vendor relationships.
  • Guarantee compliance with established policies for purchase order documentation.
  • Implement best practices to enhance efficiency in the AP process.
  • Support compliance and audit activities with detailed analysis and recommendations.
  • Facilitate training and development for team staff members.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of AP systems.

Benefits

  • Full-time employment in a stable environment within higher education.
  • Opportunity for career growth and development.
  • Conducive work culture that emphasizes efficiency and compliance.
  • Engagement with a diverse group of stakeholders in organizational operations.
  • Potential for participation in systemic improvements and initiatives.
Full Job Description
Date Posted: 08/06/2026
Req ID: 49750
Faculty/Division: VP-Facilities & Real Estate
Department: FRE Financial Strategy and Services Department
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

Your Opportunity:

This position is responsible for overseeing the accounts payable function for the division by managing a team of AP specialists to perform AP related day-to-day operations. This role's core duties include ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensure PO documentation is compliant with established policies and implementing best practices to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the AP process. The AP Manager will play a critical role in maintaining financial accuracy and compliance with division and institution policies and directives. The AP Manager will support compliance and audit activities, provide AP related analysis and recommendations, oversee team staff's training and development, and contribute to system development, administration and maintenance.

Required Qualifications:

EDUCATION:
  • A University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Professional accounting designation required (e.g. CGA, CPA, CMA, CA).


EXPERIENCE:
  • Minimum of six (6) years of accounting experience in an accounts payable supervisory role, preferably in higher education or large public sector organization.
  • Knowledge of SAP or the University's Administrative Management System (AMS) is required.
  • Experience with document control and process implementation.


SKILLS:
  • Advanced proficiency with spreadsheet and word-processing software.
  • Proficient in Excel formulas, Vlookup, Pivot Table and conditional formatting etc.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong working knowledge of customer service principles and practices, ability to perform with minimum supervision and make decisions independently.
  • Ability to multi-task, effectively prioritize workload, meet hard and fast deadline.
  • Must possess strong analytical skills.
  • Detail-oriented with multiple tasks, information organization.


OTHER:
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects with sensitive deadlines.
  • Superior planning and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated high level of service to a large group of stakeholders.


Closing Date: 08/23/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Personnel Subarea:PM
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 3 -- Hiring Zone: $93,592 - $109,190 -- Broadband Salary Range: $93,592 - $155,985
Job Category: Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit

About University of Toronto

The University of Toronto is a public research university located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is the largest university in Canada by enrollment and one of the top-ranked universities in the world. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a wide range of academic disciplines, including arts, sciences, engineering, and business. The University of Toronto is known for its research excellence and has produced many notable alumni, including four Nobel laureates. The university was founded in 1827 and has three campuses in the Toronto area.
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