Title: Accounts Payable Lead Department: Finance and Accounting The salary range shown above reflects the expected compensation for this position. The final salary offered will be determined based on a holistic assessment of the candidate's experience, education, training, and alignment with the role's requirements. This job posting is an existing vacancy within the organization.

We are looking for a driven and committed candidate who is enthusiastic about finance and accounting and can elevate the Accounts Payable function through analytical thinking, continuous improvement and collaboration.

The Accounts Payable

Lead is responsible for leading the day-to-day AP function and ensuring the accurate, timely and controlled processing of vendor invoices and payments. The role provides hands-on leadership to the AP team, oversees vendor management and payment processing, maintains strong internal controls, and supports month-end and year-end financial processes. The AP Lead serves as a key escalation point for vendors and internal stakeholders and works closely with Accounting, Operations, Purchasing and other departments to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the procure-to-pay process.

The role also identifies opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls and leverage ERP functionality and automation. Lead the day-to-day activities of the Accounts Payable team, including assigning work, managing workloads and ensuring deadlines are met. Oversee the full AP cycle, including invoice receipt, coding, matching, approvals, posting and payment.





Ensure invoices are processed accurately and in accordance with company policies, approval authorities, payment terms and internal controls. Oversee vendor payment runs, including EFTs, wires, cheques and other payment methods, ensuring payments are accurate, authorized and released on time. Oversee vendor setup and maintenance, including validating vendor information and banking changes and mitigating payment fraud risk.

Support month-end and year-end close activities, including AP reconciliations, accruals and outstanding liability schedules. Lead HST/GST validation and support appropriate tax treatment and documentation. Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, reconciliations and explanations as required.

Maintain and continuously improve AP policies, procedures, operating standards and internal controls. Identify and implement process improvements through ERP functionality, workflow automation and other technologies. Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline; 3-5 years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, preferably within a high-volume workplace. ~ Strong understanding of the complete procure-to-pay/AP cycle, including invoice processing, purchase orders, payments, vendor management,



reconciliations and month-end activities. ~ Good understanding of accounting principles, general ledger concepts, accruals and internal controls. ~ Working knowledge of Canadian sales taxes, including HST/GST. ~ experience with AP workflow or automation solutions is an asset. ~ Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to analyze and reconcile large amounts of financial data. ~ Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. ~ Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with vendors, employees and management. ~ High degree of integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial and banking information. ~ The position is performed in an office environment.

Communication regarding application status may be provided through email or through your online applicant profile (if applicable). Use of Artificial Intelligence We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening and assessing applications for this role. At CMI we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace, free of bias and discrimination, where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where feasible. CMI is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process. #

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