Accounts Payable Supervisor

Overview

It’s more than just a career; it’s a passion. While we love our vehicles, we recognize that it’s the people behind them who truly make them exceptional. We cherish our open and speak-up culture, embrace our commitment to social responsibility, celebrate diversity, innovate boldly, take pride in what we do, and thrive together as a team.

At Volkswagen Group Canada, Inc. we value initiative, creativity, teamwork, and high performance within a dynamic and engaging environment. Our shared goal across all departments and brands is to uphold superior standards and provide a consistent, outstanding brand experience.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for growth and development
• A flexible, collaborative work culture
• The chance to work with innovative Volkswagen and Audi vehicles

Bring your passion and ideas to a team that’s shaping the future of mobility. Apply today and drive your career forward with Volkswagen Group Canada, Inc.

Position Overview

The Accounts Payable Manager, Affiliates & Business Inquiries leads the professional personnel of the Accounts Payable team within VGCA Accounting Shared Services. This includes accurate and timely processing of affiliate payable related invoices and credits, statement reconciliations, and aging in accordance with corporate policies and procedures effectively and efficiently for the Volkswagen Group Canada accounting shared service. This role is also responsible for the overall management of trade and affiliate vendor inquiries, ensuring that all responses are timely, complete and professional.

Base Compensation: Salary range is dependent on factors such as industry-based experience, skills, training, credentials, and other qualifications. The salary range for this role is $87,260-$97,260 per year. Actual pay may vary based on experience, education, and internal compensation practices.

Position Level: Internal Professional Career Level G

Vacancy Type: This posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and negotiate specific performance objectives for each individual team member and ensure alignment to Accounting Services’ corporate objectives
• Monitor teams’ performance versus established departmental and individual role metrics and take corrective action where necessary
• Responsible for the hiring and on-boarding of new staff
• Ensure all affiliate vendor reconciliations are complete and approved; in transit aging is managed appropriately
• Review monthly aging schedules, reports and fluctuations
• Ensure all accounting reconciliations are complete and approved; aging is managed appropriately
• Ensure that all trade and affiliate vendor inquiries are timely, complete and professional
• Ensure all entries originating within areas of responsibility are in compliance with IFRS and Group guidelines
• Ensure accounting processes are properly and adequately supported and documented
• Conduct meetings as required to discuss and resolve accounting issues, process improvements and identify risks proposing solutions and escalating as appropriate
• Develop, monitor, and support processes to compensate for open issues and develop solutions by working closely with other departments
• Ensure all areas of process maps, narratives, control matrices and desk procedures are prepared, updated, tested, and maintained, and ensure relevant internal controls are adhered to by team members
• All other duties as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree/in Finance or Accounting
• CPA Designation is considered an asset
• 5+ years’ experience in similar role, shared services experience is considered a strong asset
• 2+ years’ supervisory experience with well developed leadership and interpersonal skills is required
• Solid knowledge of functional accounting methods and application of IFRS and ICFR
• Highly advanced knowledge of MS Office suit, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills – Written, oral and presentation to document, articulate and convey functions and processes
• Analytical skills – Ability to dissect complex accounting and financial processes and identify risks and process improvements
• Works well under strict deadlines with a strong attention to detail
• Strong business acumen – understanding of large, complex organizations and ability to interact with all levels of an organization
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Ability to work overtime as required during peak times

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Health Insurance Coverage: We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, including a flexible plan to ensure employees and their families have access to quality healthcare tailored to their needs.
• Health Spending Account: Extra support for your wellness needs.
• Retirement Plans & Savings: We offer a competitive defined contribution retirement plan and a generous savings match to help employees prepare for their future.
• Compensation: We recognize individual contributions and share company success through our Bonus & Merit Program, fostering a pay-for-performance culture.
• Vehicle Leasing and Purchase Programs: Employees and eligible family members can lease up to four vehicles annually at discounted rates, providing convenience and cost savings.
• Work Environment: Our facility inspires creativity and productivity, fostering an empowering hybrid work environment (where applicable) allowing employees can perform at their best.
• Personal Days: We value work-life balance and offer personal days for your discretion, whether for personal reasons, recharging, or celebrating important holidays or events.
• Volunteer Days: These days allow employees to support meaningful charities aligned with our values and social responsibility.
• Company Designated Holidays: We recognize the importance of celebrating the holiday season with our team. Therefore, we reserve specific company holidays in December to ensure employees can enjoy the festivities.
• Wellness Programs: We prioritize our employees’ holistic well-being through initiatives like discounted gym memberships and mental health resources to support physical, mental, and emotional health.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Part of our commitment to employee growth, this benefit covers approved course expenses to support ongoing education and long-term career development.

Please note that we appreciate the interest of all candidates, however only those under consideration will be contacted. Volkswagen Group Canada uses AI tools integrated with our applicant tracking system to screen applications for validity and completeness.

Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local laws.

Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to accessibility and inclusive hiring under. We welcome and support applicants with disabilities through every stage of the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation at any point—such as for an interview, assessment, or application—please notify your recruiter or email us in advance at VGCAHumanResources@vw.ca. We’ll work with you to arrange reasonable accommodation to meet your needs.

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