[Hiring] Manager, Accounts Payable @BioScript Solutions

Role Description

The Manager, Accounts Payable, will be responsible for leading the full-cycle AP function at BioScript Solutions. This role oversees daily operations, manages the AP team, ensures strong controls and compliance, and drives process improvements. As BioScript continues to grow, this position is critical to ensure the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of vendor payments and financial operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required.
• A professional accounting designation (CPA) or progress toward designation is considered a strong asset.

Requirements

• 5 to 8 years of progressive accounts payable or accounting experience is required, including a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or people management role.
• Experience leading process improvement or system implementation initiatives within an AP or broader finance function is strongly preferred.
• Background in a multi-division corporate environment is an asset.

Benefits

• Flexible remote work options because we value your time and well-being.
• Committed to fostering a culture of growth, where every team member is encouraged to pursue new skills, expand their knowledge, and advance their careers.
• Over 1,500 team members across Canada and year over year we manage to maintain an overall above industry engagement score by using a monthly pulse survey.
• Competitive salary, incentive program, and comprehensive benefits package.

Company Description

At BioScript, we're not just a company—we're a fast-growing company always putting patients first. Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, we believe in pushing boundaries, setting trends, and creating meaningful experiences that captivate and inspire. Our vibrant team is made up of innovative minds who are passionate about driving success and making an impact.

Your Mission

• Oversee all accounts payable operations, including full-cycle invoice processing, payment runs, and expense management, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Assess current AP processes, identify inefficiencies, and drive strategic improvements in collaboration with the Director, Finance and Accounting, taking accountability for the outcomes of implemented changes.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for the AP function, providing guidance on policy, process, and system-related matters, and leading AP workstreams during any future system implementations or transitions.
• Oversee vendor relationships, including onboarding new vendors, resolving escalated payment disputes, performing accurate statement reconciliations, maintaining up-to-date vendor records, and strengthening vendor partnerships through effective issue resolution and data integrity.
• Design, implement, and monitor internal controls and compliance standards within the AP function to mitigate risk and ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain AP reporting and analysis, including aging reports, payment forecasts, and key performance indicators (KPIs), and present insights and recommendations to Finance leadership.
• Support audit activities by preparing documentation, responding to auditor inquiries, and ensuring AP records are accurate and audit-ready.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Provides clear direction, sets measurable goals, and holds team members accountable for performance and results.
• Coaches, develops, and supports team members through regular feedback, performance reviews, and career development planning.
• Fosters a high-performing, inclusive team culture that aligns with company values and business objectives.

Skills

• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage, coach, and develop team members through change.
• Strong working knowledge of full-cycle accounts payable processes, internal controls, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in ERP or accounting systems (experience supporting or leading a system transition is an asset).
• Solid analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to translate AP data into actionable insights for Finance leadership.
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across functions and influence stakeholders at various levels.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and process integrity.
• English proficiency is required for this position to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Bilingualism (French and English) may be required depending on the specific role, location, and the needs of the organization.