<p><strong>Accounts Payable Team Leader</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for process improvement and operational excellence? We’re seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Team Leader to oversee all aspects of our Fraser Valley client's accounts payable function in a dynamic, multi-location environment. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact, streamline processes, and mentor a dedicated AP team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Vendor and Supplier Relationship Management: Oversee relationships with domestic and international suppliers—including transport providers, packaging vendors, customs brokers, and service partners. Maintain up-to-date documentation and resolve disputes swiftly.</p><p>• Invoice Processing and Matching: Ensure the accurate and compliant processing of high-volume invoices, enforce three-way matching, and supervise ledger coding and tax classifications.</p><p>• Credit Card Administration: Administer company credit card operations, reconcile statements, and quickly follow up on discrepancies.</p><p>• Warehouse Coordination & PO Receiving: Collaborate with warehouse teams across various regions to confirm receipt of goods, monitor inbound shipments, and uphold customs compliance.</p><p>• Vendor Reconciliation and Payment Processing: Reconcile vendor accounts, manage the AP sub-ledger, and process payments efficiently with attention to compliance and cash flow policies.</p><p>• Import & Freight Cost Management: Accurately allocate all freight, customs, and brokerage costs and ensure data integrity with logistics partners.</p><p>• Warehouse Expense Allocation: Reconcile and distribute overhead costs and collaborate with the finance team to ensure accurate cost accounting across business units.</p><p>• Financial Reporting and Month-End Close: Prepare AP reports, support month-end and year-end closing activities, and maintain audit-ready records.</p><p>• Systems and Internal Controls: Lead process improvement projects, drive automation (OCR and digital workflows), and maintain strong internal controls.</p><p>• Team Supervision and Development: Supervise and mentor two Accounts Payable Assistants, assign responsibilities, and foster professional growth and ownership.</p><p>• Other Responsibilities: Participate in special projects, internal audits, and process reviews as directed by the CFO.</p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Team Lead to join our team in North Vancouver, British Columbia. This long-term contract position offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining in-office collaboration with remote flexibility. The ideal candidate will oversee accounts payable operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance while guiding a dedicated team.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Supervise and support the global accounts payable team, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices.<br>• Review and resolve payment discrepancies, escalating issues when necessary.<br>• Manage the shared inbox, overseeing team responses and verifying the accuracy of communications.<br>• Process ad hoc payments, including wire transfers, and ensure payment runs are completed weekly.<br>• Reconcile vendor accounts and address any outstanding issues or disputes.<br>• Monitor workflow based on payment terms and manage high-volume invoice processing.<br>• Perform three-way matching and purchase order verification to ensure compliance.<br>• Initiate payroll payments and handle multicurrency transactions, including Mexican pesos.<br>• Conduct regular reviews of team performance, providing feedback and implementing improvements.<br>• Collaborate with other departments to address cross-functional accounts payable queries.
<p>Our client, a large publicly listed organization, is seeking a highly skilled SOX Specialist to join their finance team in Vancouver. This is a hybrid opportunity offering the chance to play a critical role in strengthening internal controls, enhancing financial reporting integrity, and supporting global risk initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>This role is ideal for an accounting or finance professional who is a subject matter expert (SME) in SOX internal controls and audit, with experience in large, complex, publicly traded environments.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>The SOX Specialist will lead and manage the company’s SOX compliance framework in alignment with Section 404 requirements. This individual will ensure the design, implementation, documentation, testing, and continuous improvement of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) across all relevant financial cycles.</p><p>The successful candidate will partner closely with internal stakeholders and auditors to ensure ongoing compliance and best-in-class governance practices.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>• Lead the end-to-end SOX compliance program, including planning, scoping, documentation, testing, and remediation.</p><p>• Oversee internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) across all financial cycles (e.g., revenue, procurement, payroll, financial close).</p><p>• Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness; identify deficiencies and drive remediation plans.</p><p>• Coordinate with internal audit and external auditors to support SOX testing and annual compliance requirements.</p><p>• Maintain and enhance control documentation, narratives, risk control matrices (RCMs), and process flowcharts.</p><p>• Monitor and assess global risk areas impacting financial reporting.</p><p>• Provide technical guidance and training to business process owners on control requirements and best practices.</p><p>• Support continuous improvement initiatives to streamline and strengthen the internal control environment.</p><p>• Stay current with regulatory developments and evolving best practices in SOX compliance and corporate governance.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Opportunity with a Multi-Billion Dollar, Publicly Listed Industry Leader</p><p>Our client, a high-performing and rapidly growing organization, is seeking a talented finance professional ready to make their first move from Big 4, or a CPA-designated candidate looking to elevate their career. This is an exceptional opportunity to join the dynamic finance team of a globally recognized, multi-billion-dollar public company.</p><p><br></p><p>Why Consider This Opportunity?</p><p>• Unparalleled Growth & Mentorship: Work directly with industry-leading finance executives who are passionate about mentoring and supporting your professional journey.</p><p>• Collaborative Culture: Join a diverse and supportive group of top-tier professionals who value learning and team success.</p><p>• Work-Life Balance: Our client values a hybrid healthy work environment with a flexible, balanced approach – basically barely any overtime for a publicly listed company!</p><p>• Competitive Benefits: Receive industry-leading benefits, including RRSP, profit sharing, and more.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statement and variance analysis.</p><p>• Review manual journal entries and prepare complex accounting entries.</p><p>• Take the lead in regional balance sheet analysis, review reconciliations, and enhance process quality.</p><p>• Execute and improve controls to ensure compliance with the global SOX program.</p><p>• Identify and champion process improvements within SOX and accounting operations.</p><p>• Support both internal and external audit activities.</p>
<p>Robert Half is working with a unique, North Shore based organization to help identify candidates for the Divisional Controller position. As part of a global marine, logistics, and supply chain organization, this role would have all the benefits afforded to big multinational’s, but the culture and feel of a home-grown, local business. The Divisional Controller will oversee accounting, reporting, FP& A, and compliance for multiple business units within this dynamic environment. In this highly visible role, you will partner with operational business leaders to guide budgeting, forecasting, and process improvements—all while communicating critical reporting and analysis to ensure strategic and operational objectives are met. </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>- Oversee monthly and quarterly financial reporting, including accruals, journal entries, and variance analysis</p><p>- Lead and coordinate the budgeting and forecasting process for assigned business units, reviewing inputs and ensuring accuracy</p><p>- Present KPIs and financial performance insights to senior management and business unit leadership</p><p>- Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and unique reporting requirements</p><p>- Provide mentorship and direction for a team, including performance management and training</p><p>- Collaborate on cross-functional projects and process improvement initiatives</p><p>- Remain informed of relevant audit, tax, and economic developments impacting business units</p><p><br></p>
