Accounts Payable Manager

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for leading the endâtoâend accounts payable function across our Building Services and Controls divisions. This role ensures vendors are paid accurately on time and in compliance with company policies and contractual terms while supporting strong supplier relationships in a fastâpaced project-driven environment.

Reporting to Finance leadership the Accounts Payable Manager leads a team of A/P professionals and plays a key role in strengthening controls improving processes supporting cash flow management and scaling the A/P function to support a growing multiâdivision organization across Canada.

Why This Role Matters to Modern Niagara

At Modern Niagara our growth is built on strong operational discipline trusted vendor relationships and financial controls that scale with the business. As Modern Niagara continues to expand nationally this role is essential in building a consistent wellâcontrolled and scalable accounts payable function that supports multiple operating divisions high transaction volumes and a fastâpaced construction environment.

Key Impact / Purpose

• Own and lead the endâtoâend Accounts Payable function across multiple operating divisions.
• Ensure timely accurate and compliant vendor payments supporting strong supplier relationships.
• Build scalable A/P processes controls and reporting that support a growing national organization.
• Act as a key finance partner to Operations Procurement and Treasury.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead coach and develop the accounts payable team providing clear direction workload prioritization and performance management.
• Oversee the full A/P lifecycle including invoice intake coding approvals payment processing and vendor reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls approval authorities and accounting policies.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships resolving invoice discrepancies payment issues and statement variances.
• Collaborate closely with Operations Project Managers and Finance to resolve billing issues and support business needs.
• Support cash flow planning through payment scheduling cheque runs and coordination with the Finance leads.
• Oversee compliance with Canadian indirect taxes construction holdbacks and lien legislation.
• Drive continuous improvement in A/P processes systems and reporting including ERP optimization and automation initiatives.
• Support monthâend and yearâend close activities including accruals reconciliations and audit support.
• Assist in developing and maintaining A/P policies procedures and documentation aligned with a growing national footprint.

Must Haves

• 7 years of progressive accounts payable experience including 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Experience in construction mechanical/HVAC or projectâbased environments.
• Experience supporting a multiâprovince or national organization.
• Strong understanding of Canadian sales taxes and constructionârelated payment requirements.
• Proven ability to manage high transaction volumes across multiple entities or divisions.
• Experience working with ERP systems (NetSuite experience is a strong asset).
• Strong people leadership skills with the ability to build and motivate a highâperforming team.
• Highly organized detailâoriented and comfortable working in a fastâpaced environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with both Finance and Operations teams.

Nice to Haves

• Exposure to system implementations process automation or shared services models.
• Postâsecondary education in Accounting Finance or Business.
• Experience supporting audits and working with external auditors.
• CPA designation (or progress toward) is an asset but not required.

This role offers the opportunity to shape and scale the Accounts Payable function within a growing national organization. This is a new position. Expected annual compensation; $90000 - $110000 (location dependent).

Modern Niagara offers a competitive total compensation package including:

• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a generous employer contribution
• Flexible Health and Dental benefits with tiered options to meet the needs of you and your family
• An annual health spending account to support your overall wellness
• 24/7 confidential support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program with access to comprehensive resources and professional services
• A competitive vacation package with additional vacation granted throughout your tenure with the organization.
• Employer Paid Parental Leave Top Up
• Annual Community Day dedicated to volunteering and giving back to the communities where we live and work
• Corporate Discounts through various vendors across Canada for programs such as fitness mobile phones travel home and auto insurance and many others

Here at Modern Niagara because we know our people are the best in the industry we pride ourselves on providing a total compensation package that rewards employees for their hard work and supports employees and their families in their overall wellbeing.

About Modern Niagara

Who We Are

Modern Niagara helps building owners managers and general contractors meet the mechanical and electrical needs of their buildings across Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Toronto Southwestern Ontario and Ottawa. We are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canadas infrastructure and on the communities where we live learn work and heal. We build for life.

Our Culture & Values

We value passion initiative determination professionalism and teamwork. Health and safety are embedded in everything we do and our award-winning safety culture consistently performs well above industry standards.

Diversity Equity & Inclusion at Modern Niagara

We are committed to building a diverse equitable and inclusive organization where everyone has access to opportunity feels a sense of belonging and can thrive. We actively work to remove barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (including women Indigenous Black racialized 2SLGBTQIA people people with disabilities and newcomers to Canada) in the construction industry. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences and are committed to a barrier-free hiring process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at so we can make appropriate arrangements.

We appreciate every applicants interest in joining Modern Niagara. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience:

Manager