Accounts Payable Lead
About The Position
Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan | Foran (TSX:ELD) is seeking an Accounts Payable Lead to join our growing McIlvenna Bay team. This is a full-time position based at our Saskatoon office working Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan | Foran is advancing the McIlvenna Bay project, a cornerstone asset and one of the most significant copper development projects in Canada. With commercial production expected in mid-2026, this world-class deposit contains copper, zinc, gold, and silver – key metals for the global transition to green energy. We are committed to sustainable development, environmental protection, and building strong communities. We believe in empowering our people, fostering a culture of growth, and creating opportunities for meaningful careers as we build the mines of the future. The Accounts Payable Lead is responsible for leading the accounts payable function in an operational environment, ensuring efficient, accurate, and compliant processing of high -volume transactions while supporting business continuity and operational objectives. This role provides coordination and leadership in the AP department, strengthens financial controls, drives process improvements, supports ERP Implementation, and partners closely with operations, procurement, supply chain, and finance teams. The position plays a critical role in supporting operational performance through strong vendor relationships, efficient procure-to-pay processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline
- 7+ years of progressive experience in accounts payable, finance, or accounting functions
- Demonstrated leadership experience
- Experience supporting mining, manufacturing, industrial operations, or similar environments preferred
- Experience working with SAP ERP system
- Strong leadership and people development capabilities
- Deep understanding of procure-to-pay and accounts payable processes
- Financial controls and risk management expertise
- Process improvement and continuous improvement mindset
- ERP systems knowledge and transformation experience
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Analytical problem solving and decision-making capabilities
- Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-volume environments
Responsibilities
- Oversee end-to-end accounts payable activities including invoice and employee expense claims processing, payment execution, vendor master governance, reconciliations, and issue resolution
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of high-volume transactions across the company
- Manage payment cycles while supporting working capital objectives (AP Cash Forecast)
- Monitor AP KPIs and service levels to improve efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction
- Partner closely with operations, procurement, maintenance, supply chain, and finance teams to support business objectives and resolve process bottlenecks
- Support site operations by ensuring critical vendors are paid accurately and on time to minimize operational disruptions
- Drive improvements across procure-to-pay processes to enhance efficiency and reduce cycle times
- Collaborate with operational leaders to improve purchasing compliance and financial visibility
- Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with company policies, delegated authorities, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements
- Support internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings
- Reconcile all Accounts Payables General Ledger accounts and subledger accounts to ensure accuracy and focus on aging items.
- Ensure compliance with tax requirements, payment controls, and vendor documentation standards
- Support ERP implementations, upgrades, and transformation initiatives related to procure-to-pay and finance processes
- Identify automation opportunities and drive digitization initiatives to improve AP efficiency and scalability
- Support data integrity, master data governance, and system optimization initiatives
- Develop strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient issue resolution
- Manage escalated vendor disputes, payment issues, and complex transaction scenarios
- Drive improvements in vendor experience and communication processes
Benefits
- Employer paid health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- RRSP with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
