Interim Accounts Payable Supervisor

Position: Supervisor (Accounts Payable) - 13,5-month contract

Location: Montreal, Canada

The Opportunity

We are looking for an accomplished Supervisor to join our Shared Service team as part of our financial services business in Montreal. Consistently recognised as one of Montreal's Top Employers, the Maples Group established its operations in the central downtown area in 2009. Our Montreal office exemplifies our culturally rich and entrepreneurial organization, with over 300 colleagues from 50 countries collaborating to deliver best-in-class solutions to clients worldwide.

The Maples Accounts Payable team supervisor will be responsible for supervising a team of Accounts Assistants spread across multiple different jurisdictions (Cayman & Montreal) that are responsible for the AP of several offices globally. The primary focus of this role will be to supervise the team's day-to-day performance, ensuring deliverables are met within standard SLA times.

The Supervisor will report directly to the Finance Shared Service Manager and will be responsible for enforcing the policies, processes, and procedures set forth by the business.

Areas of focus include

• Supervise daily team tasks, assign duties, and lead team meetings.
• Manage employee scheduling, workflow, and deliverables to ensure efficiency.
• Serve as the primary contact for AP related inquiries.
• Manage employee workflow, time, and deliverables; coordinate and prioritize work of junior team members.
• Ensure timely completion of accounts payable processing, approvals, reconciliations, and compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings to provide coaching, support development, and drive continuous improvement.
• Escalate operational and team management issues to the Finance Shares Service Manager as necessary. Work closely under Manager oversight for issue resolution.
• Oversee the management of the accounts payable inboxes and monitor end-to-end daily operations, including workflow, documentation, payment runs, and record-keeping standards.
• Coordinate and deliver new hire and specialized staff trainings such as vendor callbacks, statement of account reconciliation, and ap aging.
• Perform ad-hoc analyses and support special projects; train employees and foster staff development.

What You Bring

• 3-5 years of accounts payable experience, or a similar role
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Supervisory or senior-level experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable systems, reconciliations, and reporting
• Excellent computer skills, with proficiency with the entire Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Ability to assess time constraints (i.e. seasonal deadlines, statutory holidays) and ensure work is delivered on time with minimal reminder
• Flexibility and adaptability to a changing work environment
• Ability to deliver high-quality and accurate work within tight deadlines
• Proven capability to multitask and work under pressure
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills