Manager, Accounts Payable

Union: Non-union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: 700 University Avenue – Hydro Place
Department: Finance
Reports to:  Executive Director
Salary Range: $103,136-$153,136 annually (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Temporary, Full-time (18 month contract)
Closing Date: April 30, 2026

Position Summary

The Manager, Accounts Payable oversees the Accounts Payable operations of UHN ensuring efficient, timely, and accurate processing of over $1.9 billion in payments annually.  In addition, the Manager, Accounts Payable leads and motivates the Accounts Payable department and ensures the delivery of exceptional customer service, the maintenance of an effective internal control environment, and compliance with government legislation, contractual obligations, and UHN policies.  The Manager, Accounts Payable and the Accounts Payable department are a critical component of the Procure-to-Pay cycle at UHN that ultimately support the delivery of patient care and research activities.

Duties

• Oversee the Accounts Payable department and the processing and review of vendor payments ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
• Design, implement, and monitor strong internal controls over payment processes to manage financial risk and ensure compliance with accounting standards, hospital policies and legislation including GST/ HST, Income Tax Act Regulations, Broader Public Sector and other applicable legislation. Oversee the preparation and remittance of related reporting.
• Ensure the delivery of exceptional customer service and the management and resolution of Accounts Payable escalations in an effective and efficient manner. Liaise with vendors, staff, and physicians to resolve payment issues and maintain service level excellence.
• Manage the annual and month-end accounting processes for the department and Accounts Payable accounts. This includes all regular accounting close activities, journal entry preparation and review, preparation and/or review of balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting, analysis and forecasting of related accounts.
• Develop education and communication materials for UHN stakeholders in Accounts Payable policies and procedures.  Conduct presentations, develop education materials and communications.
• Oversight over Accounts Payable activity in the ERP system(s).  Participate as Accounts Payable subject matter expert in the development, design and implementation of future system and business process changes.
• Maintenance and updates to business processes and policy and procedures related to Accounts Payable.
• Oversee the administration of the Corporate Credit Card program.
• Develop and monitor operational metrics on service level targets, productivity and financial risks. Lead and/or support the planning, assessment, design and development of process improvements to meet targets.

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting or equivalent required.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required.
• Experience in Accounts Payable department with a strong understanding of accounting and financial concepts surrounding Accounts Payable reporting and internal controls.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional customer service and experience managing and resolving escalations in an effective and efficient manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all stakeholders including senior leadership.
• Demonstrated experience in managing budgets, forecasts, reconciliations, accounting and financial reporting functions of a department.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver on competing deadlines a strong ability to stay organized.
• Excellent analytical, problem recognition and problem-solving skills, change oriented.
• Strong MS Office skills, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook.
• Integrated procure-to-pay ERP system environment experience; knowledge of SAP S4/HANA would be an asset.

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.