Team Lead – Accounts Payable
Finance and Accounting
About Us
We were born from an eclectic troop of performers. Come live the experience of being yourself every day to create the extraordinary.

Our Mission
Since 1984, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has been focusing on ever more creative and magical work in order to constantly push the limits of the imagination and surprise spectators! Innovation and creativity are at the heart of our shows and will continue to transcend our upcoming productions around the world.

Today, we have a place for those who have a marked taste for thinking up exceptional products, for ensuring the smooth running of operations, for putting their ingenuity at the service of their team, in addition to contributing to enhancing their expertise and developing practices unique to Cirque du Soleil!

So don't wait any longer and join the Cirque adventure! You will meet ambitious people and people passionate about the world of entertainment!

The Opportunity
World-class entertainment demands world-class financial operations — and this role leads the team that delivers exactly that. As Team Lead, Accounts Payable, you will oversee day-to-day Accounts Payable (AP) operations in an automated, international, and multi-currency environment, while leading and developing a team of specialists. You will be both a hands-on operational leader and a strategic contributor, driving process improvements, ensuring compliance, and maintaining financial operations that are rigorous and audit-ready.

What You’ll Do

Plan and organize all AP activities — including payment processing, employee expense report reimbursements,



invoice validation, invoice imaging, supplier master data maintenance, and corporate credit card program administration — oversee daily team operations in an automated, international, and multi-currency setting, and act as backup for other team leads as needed

Train and onboard new team members, establishing consistent standards of accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across the department

Identify and implement process improvement and automation opportunities aligned with SAP capabilities, and participate in system updates to ensure continuity of all integrations

Prepare weekly cash flow forecast analyses and end-of-quarter analyses, monitor account aging, and perform detailed accounts payable analyses

Produce and analyze performance reports and department KPIs, and implement corrective actions based on results

Maintain optimal internal controls to ensure AP compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements, including management of international purchase taxes and non-resident withholding taxes in collaboration with the Tax department

Collaborate effectively with IT, Procurement, and Treasury on cross-functional AP matters

What You Bring
Must-Haves:

College diploma with a certificate in accounting





5+ years of experience in accounts payable, including invoice validation, supplier master data management, and corporate credit card program administration

Solid knowledge of SAP and AP management software

Supervisory experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

High degree of autonomy combined with a strong team spirit

Flexibility, resourcefulness, and a strong sense of responsibility

Full bilingualism in French and English, spoken and written (required)

Bonus points for

Knowledge of Concur or a comparable expense management platform

What We Offer

Hybrid work model: 4 days at the Montréal Studio, 1 day remote.

Comprehensive group benefits plan, RRSP with employer matching, and additional perks

60% transit pass reimbursement

Complimentary show tickets (4/year) and premiere access

A culture focused on equitable practices and team-building events

Personalized professional development support: training programs, regular check-ins, and cross-team collaboration opportunities

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible and inclusive workplace. Proud ambassador of equality in employment, we are committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, skin color, origins, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation and any other characteristic. Neutral and inclusive writing is now preferred for all new job postings. Accommodations are available for those with disabilities upon request throughout the recruitment process.

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📌 Team Lead – Accounts Payable (Quebec City)
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📍 Quebec City