Accounts Payable Manager

About Michels Canada

Michels Canada is a nationally recognized general contractor specializing in energy, infrastructure, and construction projects, headquartered in Nisku, Alberta, with offices in British Columbia and Ontario. The company is part of the globally operating Michels Family of Companies, headquartered in Brownsville, Wisconsin, USA.

We foster a workplace culture where colleagues support one another like friends, treating construction as a collaborative team effort. This commitment extends beyond the workplace into community involvement through local initiatives, charities, and groups.

Role Overview

The Accounts Payable Manager will oversee a high-volume accounts payable operation, ensuring invoices are processed correctly and payments are made accurately and timely. This key position involves managing relationships with vendors and internal teams, ensuring compliance with policies and controls, coaching the accounts payable team, and contributing to the company’s financial health. The role is based in Nisku, Alberta.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture by adhering to all safety policies and identifying or correcting hazards.
• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable workflow, including invoice reception, coding, payment processing, and vendor support.
• Provide timely and professional responses to queries from both internal stakeholders and external vendors, maintaining a customer-focused approach.
• Lead and develop the accounts payable and purchase order administration teams, fostering compliance with company policies, processes, and internal controls.
• Coordinate payment timing to support cash flow objectives while sustaining positive vendor relationships.
• Support year-end audit activities by preparing documentation and maintaining audit-ready files.
• Maintain up-to-date vendor records and ensure accurate ledger entries for accounts payable; assist with month-end closing tasks as required.
• Resolve discrepancies in invoices efficiently by collaborating with vendors and internal departments.
• Identify inefficiencies and suggest improvements to enhance process accuracy and productivity, aiding implementation efforts.
• Provide accounts payable insights contributing to cash flow forecasting.
• Lead by example to uphold Michels Canada's values and culture through professional communication, trust-building, and constructive feedback.
• Fulfill additional responsibilities within the Finance team as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of five years of hands-on experience in accounts payable, underpinned by solid knowledge of accounting principles.
• At least five years in leadership roles involving coaching or managing teams.
• Strong familiarity with financial controls related to the accounts payable cycle.
• Experience utilizing financial software and ERP systems; proficiency with Viewpoint and Workday systems is advantageous.

Benefits and Inclusion

We provide competitive compensation, stimulating work, and a collaborative work environment. Michels Canada is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Additional Information and Important Notices

• Applicants will be contacted only if under consideration.
• Michels Canada does not request any payment during recruitment.
• All official recruitment emails come from the domains @michelscanada.com or @michels.us.
• Employment offers are made only after completing the recruitment process; personal and banking data collection occurs during formal onboarding.
• No offers or agreements are delivered via text, social media, job boards, or informal messaging channels.
• False employment offers impersonating Michels Canada have been reported; applicants should report suspicious communications to local authorities and the specified compliance email.

This role is located onsite at the Nisku, Alberta head office.