Accounts Payable Manager

3 Weeks ago • All levels • Finance • Administrative

Job Summary

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Manager at WildBrain will spearhead the implementation of a new AP automation system, overseeing all aspects from project management to team leadership. Responsibilities include leading automation initiatives, streamlining invoice processing and payments, managing the AP team, and ensuring a smooth global transition to the new system. This role requires strong leadership, experience with AP automation, and proficiency in managing multi-entity, multi-currency environments. The manager will also be responsible for month-end close processes, financial reporting, and internal control adherence.
Must have:
  • Lead AP automation projects
  • Streamline global AP processes
  • Manage AP team and workflows
  • Month-end close processes
  • Strong leadership & communication
Good to have:
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics, Concur, or Octacom
  • Public company experience
  • Entertainment industry experience

Job Details

Company Description

Location: Toronto 

Hybrid work: Employees work in a hybrid model balancing collaboration in our office and remote work.   

Find a job that lets your imagination run wild!   

WildBrain is made up of a team of innovators and creators who bring industry-leading kids’ content and brands to families globally. We inspire imagination, put creativity first, and believe in the power of storytelling. We are constantly connecting the powers of our global team, making WildBrain a collaborative, openminded and passionate environment to work in.    

To work at WildBrain means you get to create stories that let imaginations run wild. Join our team today to become part of the story!    

About the Role   

Reporting to the VP of Treasury, the Manager, Accounts Payable will play a pivotal role in driving the implementation of a new AP automation system, aimed at streamlining processes and enhancing global operations. The primary focus of this role will be overseeing the automation project, addressing current pain points in the AP process, and ensuring a smooth onboarding, troubleshooting, and overall system success. 

You will be responsible for the integration of the new system, which will centralize invoices, improve approval chains, and optimize routing processes. As the system evolves, you'll lead efforts to enhance efficiency and drive process improvements on a global scale, collaborating with key stakeholders across the organization. 

This role will oversee the complete accounts payable process, including transaction processing, payment scheduling, vendor management, and the month-end financial close. This is an exciting opportunity to lead automation initiatives, streamline invoice processing and payments, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth and successful implementation. 

Job Description

Drive Automation Projects: 

  • Lead and manage projects and initiatives for the Accounts Payable function directed towards process improvements.  

  • Perform testing and implement existing AP automation initiatives, working with vendors and external parties to remediate any issues 

  • Update documentation around policies and procedures and ensure appropriate controls are in place 

  • Provide communication and training to both Finance team and non-financial stakeholders on key processes such as expense reporting, corporate credit cards, and AP automation workflows. 

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the new system effectively supports global AP functions as countries are gradually phased into the system. 

Operational Management & Team Leadership 

  • Oversee the daily operations of the Accounts Payable team, including managing and reviewing workflows, invoice and payment processing, vendor management and handling internal and external requests and inquiries 

  • Coach a high-performance team by providing training and development opportunities, setting expectations & evaluating performance  

  • Manage month-end AP close processes, including the review of account analyses, reconciliations and monthly accruals 

  • Generate reporting to effectively monitor outstanding invoices and oversee weekly payables disbursements  

  • Develop, implement and maintains systems, procedures and policies to ensure adherence to company guidelines & internal controls 

  • Oversee the Company’s credit card and employee expense reimbursement programs 

  • Support annual tax reporting (e.g. T4A, 1099, NR4 issuance) 

  • Assist with internal and external audit 

  • Ad-hoc requests as needed 

Qualifications

  • Expertise in managing Accounts Payable operations in a fast-paced, multi-entity, multi-currency environment, with strong leadership and results-driven focus.  

  • Proven track record in implementing AP automation, streamlining processes, and improving internal controls.  

  • Experience in driving efficiencies and optimizing workflows, particularly in global, multi-entity settings.  

  • Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage early close requirements in dynamic AP environments.  

  • Post-secondary degree or certificate in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.  

  • Strong leadership, coaching, and team management skills, with a focus on process improvement and large-scale automation.  

  • Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across teams and stakeholders.  

  • Familiarity with systems such as Microsoft Dynamics, Concur, or Octacom (preferred, not required).  

  • Public company experience and knowledge of internal controls during process improvements and automation is a plus.  

  • Experience in or interest in the entertainment industry is an asset. 

Additional Information

What We Offer 

Working at WildBrain is more than a job — it’s the opportunity to join forces with extraordinary, insightful and imaginative people who will recognize your talents and encourage your professional growth and development in a work environment that promotes creativity and individuality.

Our Commitment  

Diversity and Inclusion are in our DNA. As a global leader in kids and family entertainment, we strive to reflect and honour the diversity of our audiences around the world. We believe that creating diverse and inclusive content & brands begins with fostering a culture of belonging at WildBrain. To us, a culture of belonging is one where we celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees, stakeholders, and external partners and strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and brings their authentic self to work.

We demonstrate our commitment to this by striving to provide a supportive work environment and a corporate culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. We recognize that people bring experience and talent that goes beyond the technical skills and requirements of a job. If you possess similar experience that is close to what we’ve listed here, we encourage you to please still consider applying. We strongly believe that diverse experience, transferable skills, and passion are key! WildBrain accommodates people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. 

About WildBrain  

At WildBrain we inspire imaginations through the wonder of storytelling. As a leader in 360° franchise management, we are experts in content creation, audience engagement and global licensing, cultivating and growing love for our own and partner brands around the world. With approximately 14,000 half-hours of kids’ and family content in our library—one of the world’s most extensive—we are home to such treasured franchises as Peanuts, Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Inspector Gadget and Degrassi. WildBrain’s mission is to create exceptional entertainment experiences that captivate and delight fans both young and young at heart.  

Our studios produce such award-winning series as The Snoopy Show; Snoopy in Space; Camp Snoopy; Strawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City; Sonic Prime; Chip and Potato; Teletubbies Let’s Go! and many more. Enjoyed in more than 150 countries on over 500 platforms, our content is everywhere kids and families view entertainment, including YouTube, where our network has garnered approximately 1.5 trillion minutes of watch time. Our television group owns and operates some of Canada’s most loved family entertainment channels. WildBrain CPLG, our leading consumer-products and location-based entertainment agency, represents our owned and partner properties in every major territory worldwide.  

WildBrain is headquartered in Canada with offices worldwide and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD). Visit us at wildbrain.com

About WildBrain 

At WildBrain we inspire imaginations through the wonder of storytelling. As a leader in 360° IP management, we are experts in content creation, audience engagement and global licensing, cultivating and growing love for our own and partner brands with kids and families around the world. With approximately 13,000 half-hours of filmed entertainment in our library—one of the world’s most extensive—we are home to such treasured franchises as Peanuts, Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Caillou, Inspector Gadget and Degrassi. WildBrain’s mission is to create exceptional entertainment experiences that captivate and delight fans both young and young at heart. 

Our studios produce such award-winning series as The Snoopy ShowSnoopy in SpaceStrawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City; Sonic PrimeChip and PotatoTeletubbies Let's Go! and many more. Enjoyed in more than 150 countries on over 500 platforms, our content is everywhere kids and families view entertainment, including YouTube, where our network has garnered over 1 trillion minutes of watch time. Our television group owns and operates some of Canada’s most-viewed family entertainment channels. WildBrain CPLG, our leading consumer-products and location-based entertainment agency, represents our owned and partner properties in every major territory worldwide.  

WildBrain is headquartered in Canada with offices worldwide and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD). Visit us at wildbrain.com

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About The Company

At WildBrain we inspire imaginations through the wonder of storytelling. As a leader in 360° franchise management, we are experts in content creation, audience engagement and global licensing, cultivating and growing love for our own and partner brands with kids and families around the world. Our mission is to create exceptional entertainment experiences that captivate and delight fans, both young and young at heart.


We are passionate producers of award-winning content, bringing creative excellence across all formats and all stages of the creative process for WildBrain’s owned content and partner projects through our Vancouver studio, London-based digital studio and House of Cool in Toronto. 


We’re not just content creators; we’re also leaders in engaging audiences with that content across all platforms worldwide, taking an innovative, data-driven approach that blends content distribution and digital marketing to supercharge brand awareness and fan engagement. 


When it comes to franchise management and licensing, we’re the experts. Our franchise teams manage such beloved global brands as Peanuts, Strawberry Shortcake and Teletubbies, and we work with some of the top brand partners worldwide. Our in-house agency, WildBrain CPLG, is a trusted licensing partner for leading brands, offering expertise in building consumer products and location-based entertainment programs with global reach and local expertise. 


Above all, our core values ensure our community at WildBrain remains anchored in creativity, openness and a commitment to Belonging – so everyone can pursue their passions and thrive. Find out more about Belonging @ WildBrain on our website. 


WildBrain is headquartered in Canada with offices worldwide and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD). 

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