Project Lead, Finance

Summary

The Financial Close Controller team is seeking a highly motivated Manager to be a part of the Controller organization’s transformative journey towards becoming trusted and valued business partners delivering Financial Results in an entirely new way through best-in-class people, processes and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the optimization and automation of Accounts Payable processes including invoice entry, payment processing, and help desk functions. This includes spearheading initiatives to enhance operational efficiency through process re-engineering and technology adoption. Work closely with the Procurement and Treasury teams, as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to support company-wide initiatives impacting Accounts Payable, such as SAP integrations and enhancements. Help manage project lifecycles from requirements gathering and solution design to successful implementation and ongoing support.
• Design, develop, implement, and manage automated dashboards to track key performance metrics (KPIs), provide operational insights, and help manage team capacity effectively.
• Support the financial results close process to ensure accurate, complete and timely results through:
  • Partnership with various business unit stakeholders to understand the business
  • Review and critical analysis of financial results
  • Management of risks and provisions
  • Support of various internal and external reporting
  • Preparation, review and/or approval of month end transactional processes
  • Support of control environment and audit requirements
  • Support various special projects

Critical Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Accounting, Business / Commerce or other relevant area.
• CPA considered an asset.
• 2-3 years experience in Finance / Accounting or other relevant area.
• Strong proficiency in MS applications including Excel, Powerpoint, and Word.
• Strong proficiency in automation and AI.
• Working knowledge of SAP-FI, SAP-BI, and associated accounting systems considered an asset.
• Understanding of end-to-end Accounts Payable processes and systems, in the areas of invoice processing, payment execution, vendor support, reconciliation, and compliance also considered an asset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Innovation Mindset: Ability to support a culture of innovation – a personal interest in upskilling in latest digital and technology trends.
• Process Improvement & Re-engineering: Capability to analyze existing workflows, identify inefficiencies, and design optimized future-state processes for automation and efficiency.
• Project Management: Experience managing project lifecycles, including requirements gathering, solution design, and implementation.
• Change Management: Skill in guiding teams and stakeholders through significant process and system transformations, ensuring adoption and minimizing disruption.
• Communication: Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Collaboration & Relationship-Building: Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and business partners.
• Priority Management & Adaptability: Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing requirements and deliver quality results in a fast-paced environment.
• Ownership & Accountability: Demonstrated ownership, initiative and accountability.