Team Lead, Accounts Payable

Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-based, public company of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975.

Our mission of "Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI's long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America.

Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.

Job Summary:

As the Accounts Payable Team Lead, you will provide day-to-day coaching to the AP team, coordinate priorities, oversee the quality of the work, and support the resolution of complex cases. Working closely with other departments, you will ensure accurate, timely, and efficient processing in line with Accounts Payable processes and internal controls.

This is a hands-on position in which you will act as one of the most senior members of the team. In this role, you will combine high-level problem solving, coaching, and team development with active direct involvement in day-to-day AP operations whenever required.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day guidance, support, and coaching to the AP team, helping create a collaborative and accountable team environment;
• Coordinate and prioritize daily AP work, ensuring invoices, payments, and other AP activities are completed accurately and on time;
• Process supplier invoices as needed and review invoices processed by the team to ensure proper documentation, approvals, coding, and accuracy;
• Prepare payment runs, including checks, wire transfers, and EFT payments, ensuring payments are accurate, properly approved, and processed on time;
• Monitor payment schedules to ensure invoices are paid on time and all available early payment discounts are captured;
• Remain hands-on with AP activities and provide additional support during busy periods, month-end close, payment runs, and other key deadlines;
• Act as a point of contact for complex invoices, payment issues, vendor questions, coding issues, and other AP-related matters;
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and workflows, helping increase efficiency, accuracy, and consistency;
• Support the onboarding and training of new team members, sharing knowledge, and helping team members build their skills and independence;
• Monitor team KPIs, including invoice volume, accuracy, and turnaround times, and flag recurring issues or delays to the Senior AP Manager and AP Supervisor;
• Collaborate with different departments to resolve issues and ensure smooth AP operations;
• Partner with the Senior AP Manager and AP Supervisor on team priorities, performance, and day-to-day operational needs.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in Accounts Payable;
• Previous experience leading, supervising, or mentoring an Accounts Payable team;
• Strong knowledge of AP processes, invoice processing, payment cycles, vendor management, and account reconciliations, with experience working across multiple entities and currencies;
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy;
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and changing priorities;
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve complex AP issues;
• Hands-on approach with a willingness to remain actively involved in day-to-day AP operations;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively across departments;
• Proactive and curious, with a genuine drive to take initiative, solve problems, and get things done;
• Positive and collaborative, with the ability to support and encourage those around you and contribute to a strong team environment;
• A self-starter who is accountable, goal-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of projects, challenges, and deadlines;
• Adaptable and calm under pressure, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment;
• Driven, organized, and practical, with a balance of structure, creativity, and a willingness to find better ways of working;
• Strong Excel skills and experience with an ERP system (SAP);
• Bilingualism (French and English) is required for daily communication with suppliers, employees, and stakeholders, both within and outside of Quebec.

At GDI, you will be part of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people and offers you:

• A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses;
• A group retirement savings program with employer matching;
• Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs;
• An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite;
• Exclusive private sample sales;
• A flexible vacation policy;
• And more!

GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

Our promise…
No day will be like the last—we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.

Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.

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