Team Lead, Accounts Payable

JOB PROFILE:

Position Title:                Team Lead, Accounts Payable

Department:                  Shared Services Finance

Reports To:                     Manager, Accounts Payable

ATS Corporation | Overview

ATS Corporation is an industry-leading automation solutions and technology provider to many of the world's most successful companies. Using extensive knowledge and global capabilities in custom and repeat automation, automation products and value-added solutions including pre-automation and after-sales services, ATS businesses address the sophisticated manufacturing automation and service needs of multinational customers in markets such as life sciences, transportation, food & beverage, consumer products, and energy. With a dynamic culture that is bolstered by driven employees and the ATS Business Model (ABM), ATS companies are united by a shared purpose of creating solutions that positively impact lives around the world. Founded in 1978, ATS employs over 7,000 people at more than 65 manufacturing facilities and over 85 offices in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia and Oceania. The Company's common shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the NYSE under the symbol ‘ATS’.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Team Lead, Accounts Payable is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a designated section of the AP function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and vendor reconciliations. This role provides leadership, guidance, and support to a small team of AP Specialists, while maintaining strong relationships with internal divisions and external vendors. The Team Lead also contributes to process improvements and ensures compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and support a team of 3–4 AP Specialists, providing training, guidance, and performance feedback.
• Monitor workload distribution and ensure team members meet deadlines and service level expectations.
• Act as a point of escalation for complex AP issues and vendor inquiries.
• Collaborate with the AP Manager to identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Assist AP manager with SOX related tasks and month-end close procedure.
• Responsible for invoice processing for a specific section of vendor alphabet for various ATS divisions. Maintain financial records related to assigned accounts using a variety of software applications and accounting software systems.
• Validate invoices, resolve issues with Supply Chain/vendors as required, ensure all approvals are obtained and process transactions as required within the accounting system.
• Prepare and process scheduled weekly/bi-weekly cheque runs and quick cheque runs on a rotating schedule.
• Respond and address all vendor concerns and questions and reconcile vendor statements to Supplier Ledger on a regular basis.
• Respond and address all divisional concerns and questions and provide backup when requested.
• Prepare and enter any accounts payable –related journal entries as required/requested by divisions.
• Complete month-end accrual spreadsheet as required and adhere to deadline.
• Work on special accounting projects as requested.  Participate in process improvement activities and testing while ensuring key existing procedures, controls and segregation of duties are maintained.
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.
• Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

A post-secondary diploma in business, accounting or finance or equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role within an accounts payable or finance function
• Previous accounts payable experience in a manufacturing environment considered a strong asset
• Exposure to PC computerized accounting systems and spreadsheets is essential
• Previous experience with JD Edwards, Tungsten and Blackline considered an asset
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across departments and with external vendors
• Flexible and adaptable in dynamic and changing work environments, with the ability to pivot and change course as needed with deadlines and priorities