Accounts Payable Supervisor
About the role
About our client
Our client is a well-established non-profit organisation doing work that genuinely matters. They operate across multiple sites, delivering care services to communities when it counts most. This is a purpose-driven environment where every team member, including those in finance, play a real role in keeping the mission moving forward. If you want your career to mean something beyond the numbers, this is a rare and meaningful place to do it.
The opportunity
Our client is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to join their Finance team at their Calgary location. This is a full-time, permanent role where you will lead a team, own the AP function end to end, and help ensure the financial engine behind a mission-critical organisation runs smoothly and accurately. You will be a trusted voice in the finance department, helping to build processes, support your team, and keep everything operating to a high standard.
What the role involves Leading the day-to-day accounts payable function across a high-volume, multi-site environment Managing vendor relationships and overseeing payment processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness Supporting month-end close activities including general ledger reconciliations and financial reporting Overseeing tax compliance and ensuring internal controls and documentation are maintained to a strong standard Identifying process gaps and driving continuous improvement across the team Coaching and developing AP team members and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture
What you bring Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration at a diploma or degree level Between five and eight years of progressive AP or broader accounting experience, ideally in complex, multi-location environments Two to three years of direct supervisory experience within an accounts payable function Solid knowledge of full-cycle AP and vendor management practices Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as Sage, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms Intermediate to advanced Excel skills Strong leadership qualities with a genuine interest in developing the people around you Excellent communication and organisational skills with a sharp eye for detail A proactive mindset when it comes to identifying issues and seeing them through to resolution
Nice to have Experience working within a non-profit or mission-driven organisation Familiarity with multi-entity or multi-province financial environments Exposure to process improvement or systems implementation projects
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About Hunters Squared Recruitment
Hunters Squared is a recruitment consulting firm built by recruiters, not salespeople. We’re here to fix hiring problems, not just patch them with overpriced fees or a sales pitch.
Whether your team needs urgent hires, better hiring systems, or someone to untangle a messy ATS, we roll up our sleeves and solve real talent problems that don’t just impact recruitment but the workforce issues that keep you and your department or company awake at night.
We work with growing businesses, lean HR teams, and overwhelmed hiring managers to build sustainable, scalable, self-sufficient hiring engines.
We specialize in: Fractional Talent Acquisition Consulting, Traditional Agency Support (at sensible prices), ATS/HRIS Optimization (Workday, UKG, Taleo, Successfactors, iCIMS, BambooHR & more), Process Audits, Job Posting Support, Workforce Planning, Candidate & Hiring Manager Journey Design, Employer Branding & Recruitment Marketing.
Our philosophy is not to build dependency. We’re here to empower. “Teach a team to hire, and they’ll thrive forever.”
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Accounts Payable Supervisor
About the role
About our client
Our client is a well-established non-profit organisation doing work that genuinely matters. They operate across multiple sites, delivering care services to communities when it counts most. This is a purpose-driven environment where every team member, including those in finance, play a real role in keeping the mission moving forward. If you want your career to mean something beyond the numbers, this is a rare and meaningful place to do it.
The opportunity
Our client is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to join their Finance team at their Calgary location. This is a full-time, permanent role where you will lead a team, own the AP function end to end, and help ensure the financial engine behind a mission-critical organisation runs smoothly and accurately. You will be a trusted voice in the finance department, helping to build processes, support your team, and keep everything operating to a high standard.
What the role involves Leading the day-to-day accounts payable function across a high-volume, multi-site environment Managing vendor relationships and overseeing payment processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness Supporting month-end close activities including general ledger reconciliations and financial reporting Overseeing tax compliance and ensuring internal controls and documentation are maintained to a strong standard Identifying process gaps and driving continuous improvement across the team Coaching and developing AP team members and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture
What you bring Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration at a diploma or degree level Between five and eight years of progressive AP or broader accounting experience, ideally in complex, multi-location environments Two to three years of direct supervisory experience within an accounts payable function Solid knowledge of full-cycle AP and vendor management practices Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as Sage, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms Intermediate to advanced Excel skills Strong leadership qualities with a genuine interest in developing the people around you Excellent communication and organisational skills with a sharp eye for detail A proactive mindset when it comes to identifying issues and seeing them through to resolution
Nice to have Experience working within a non-profit or mission-driven organisation Familiarity with multi-entity or multi-province financial environments Exposure to process improvement or systems implementation projects
Not the right fit? Search for Accounts Payable Supervisor jobs in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
About Hunters Squared Recruitment
Hunters Squared is a recruitment consulting firm built by recruiters, not salespeople. We’re here to fix hiring problems, not just patch them with overpriced fees or a sales pitch.
Whether your team needs urgent hires, better hiring systems, or someone to untangle a messy ATS, we roll up our sleeves and solve real talent problems that don’t just impact recruitment but the workforce issues that keep you and your department or company awake at night.
We work with growing businesses, lean HR teams, and overwhelmed hiring managers to build sustainable, scalable, self-sufficient hiring engines.
We specialize in: Fractional Talent Acquisition Consulting, Traditional Agency Support (at sensible prices), ATS/HRIS Optimization (Workday, UKG, Taleo, Successfactors, iCIMS, BambooHR & more), Process Audits, Job Posting Support, Workforce Planning, Candidate & Hiring Manager Journey Design, Employer Branding & Recruitment Marketing.
Our philosophy is not to build dependency. We’re here to empower. “Teach a team to hire, and they’ll thrive forever.”