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.

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.