Team Lead, Accounts Payable

Joseph Ribkoff•Montreal, QC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Joseph Ribkoff designs classic and contemporary garments for fashion-forward women with a youthful state of mind. Each one of their carefully tailored pieces offers the effortless fashion, fit, and quality that the brand has been synonymous with. Over the years, the brand has blossomed into a touchstone for timeless, youthful style. Driven by a passion that has never ceased to propel the company’s vision, Joseph Ribkoff has been an ally to women, dressing them with flair and perfect fit for over 65 years. From their quality and distinctly designed products to their unwavering commitment to retail partners, Joseph Ribkoff’s values resonate in everything they do and create. The legacy lives on through the work of a devoted, talented team operating from the four corners of the world. Sold in over 60 international markets, Joseph Ribkoff is a global emblem of quality and elegance. The Montreal Corporate Head Office, where most of their employees are based, offers career opportunities in Design, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Finance, IT and HR as well as in the Production and Warehousing facilities. Objective: Under the supervision of the Financial Controller, the Accounts Payable Team Lead is responsible for providing strong leadership and oversight to the Canada and US Accounts Payable function, ensuring accurate, timely, and efficient processing of all payables. This role drives process optimization, strengthens internal controls, and fosters collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners. The Team Lead ensures operational excellence, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and cultivates a high-performing, service-oriented team.

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of experience as an Accounts Payable Team Lead or Manager
Strong understanding of accounting principles, including accounts payable processes, general ledger coding, and the full accounting cycle
Experience managing Sales Tax and VAT across Canada, the U.S., and Europe
Proven ability to investigate and resolve vendor discrepancies in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships
Experience preparing and presenting financial reports and analyses
Demonstrated leadership skills with experience guiding and developing team members
Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Bilingual in French and English (supporting divisions outside of Quebec)
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience with ERP systems supporting multi-entity and multi-currency operations (e.g., Dynamics 365 F&O)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Momentis, considered an asset
Experience with Concur, considered an asset
Experience with Medius AP Automation, considered an asset

Responsibilities

Coordinate with other departments to ensure all invoicing is received on time.
Reviewing aging report on a regular basis; research and resolve balance discrepancies
Assist with AP process improvements, enforcing department controls to increase accuracy and efficiency
Ensure accounting procedures are properly followed
Act as the resource-person by supporting and training the AP team (monitoring actions of team, answering questions, problem solving …)
Building and maintaining relationships with employees & vendors
Ensuring the team's work is accurate and invoices are approved for payment using the correct process
Ensure supplier statement reconciliations are done monthly to ensure data integrity of the sub-ledger.
Ensure that all telephone and e-mails queries received from suppliers and internal Managers are addressed in a timely manner
Research, analyze and resolve complex accounts payable and vendor related issues internal / external enquiries that cannot be resolved by the payable’s technicians
Preparing weekly Payment projections
Verification of all payment runs
Lead monthly/quarterly/yearly AP close processes, including multi-entity reconciliations, aged payables analysis, and contributions to consolidated financial reporting.
Champion high-impact initiatives such as AP automation, global process standardization, and workflow enhancements tailored to the business unit’s high-transaction volume and growth objectives.