Finance AP & AR Operations, Senior Manager

About the role

PwC Canada is looking for a Senior Manager for its Finance AP & AR Operations line of service in Toronto. The role leads end-to-end accounts payable, employee expense reimbursement, accounts receivable cash application, insurance policy and certificate administration, and the month-end close for these areas. It involves leading onshore and offshore teams, strengthening financial controls and acting as a trusted advisor to senior finance and business stakeholders, including on large-scale transformation initiatives such as ERP implementations and SAP migrations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end accounts payable, accounts receivable cash application, employee expense reimbursement and insurance policy and certificate processes
• Own the month-end close, ensuring timely balance sheet reconciliations and control reviews
• Lead and develop about five onshore professionals, oversee offshore delivery and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Set performance metrics, service levels and operational KPIs, using data and analytics to forecast workload
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, standardization and process optimization
• Partner with business leaders, procurement, billings, payroll, tax and other stakeholders to resolve complex operational issues
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, audit requirements and regulatory obligations
• Lead finance operations readiness, process design, testing and change management for SAP implementation and enhancements
• Identify and mitigate operational, financial and compliance risks, and support internal and external audits

Required profile

• CPA designation or equivalent professional accounting qualification
• Extensive progressive finance and accounting experience with significant leadership in AP, AR, shared services or finance operations, including managing managers, direct reports and/or offshore teams
• Demonstrated experience leading finance transformation and process improvement programs
• Experience supporting or leading ERP implementations, preferably SAP S/4HANA migrations
• Experience in a complex, multi-entity or large corporate environment

Required skills

• Accounting operations, month-end close, reconciliations and internal controls
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills

The salary range is $98,000 - $148,000, with possible variable incentive pay for eligible employees.