Job Description

Accounting Manager – Accounts Payable (Permanent Role)
Location: Toronto, ON
Industry: Food & Beverage Manufacturing

A leading Canadian company in the food and beverage manufacturing sector is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager – Accounts Payable to join their team. With decades of proven excellence, this organization is known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and strong customer partnerships. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and growing company with a strong team-oriented culture.

About the Role:
As the Accounting Manager – Accounts Payable, you will lead and manage the accounts payable function, ensuring accurate processing, regulatory compliance, and ongoing process optimization. You’ll play a key leadership role within the finance team, driving improvements and supporting key financial activities, including audits and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and support the AP team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.

• Drive continuous improvement and implement best practices in AP processes and systems.

• Oversee vendor payments, month-end close, and relevant tax filings.

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and external regulations.

• Monitor AP performance metrics and provide insights to senior leadership.

• Support internal and external audit processes with required documentation and analysis.

• Review intercompany transactions and ensure accurate journal entries and reconciliations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• CPA designation (or in progress) preferred.

• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including team leadership.

• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a strong asset.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.