Accounts Payable Team Lead

CoreAqua group — is a rapidly expanding, project-based organization backed by private equity and driven by operational excellence is seeking an Accounts Payable Team Lead, to play a critical role in leading our AP automation process efficiency, enhancing performance visibility, and supporting data-driven decision-making across the business.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage a team of 5 AP professionals, providing coaching, support, and performance development.
• Own and modernize the full-cycle AP process, driving automation and reducing manual/paper-based workflows.
• Standardize and streamline AP practices across multiple sites in Canada and the US.
• Ensure accurate, timely processing of invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
• Develop and maintain KPIs for AP performance; drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support integration of AP functions during M&A activity, absorbing new workloads with minimal increase in headcount.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, and Operations to enhance vendor relationships and payment processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, tax laws (e.g., GST/HST, US sales tax), and audit requirements.
• Lead or participate in system upgrades or ERP/AP automation implementations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of AP experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven success in building or scaling an AP department across multiple locations.
• Deep understanding of AP automation tools, workflows, and best practices.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, especially during integrations or M&A.
• Strong systems knowledge (e.g., ERP systems like NetSuite, SAP, MS Dynamics, etc.).
• Experience with Canadian and US accounts payable processes and compliance.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Why Join FerPal and the CoreAqua group

• High-visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership and board-level reporting
• Opportunity to deepen FP&A expertise within a growing, PE-backed platform
• Close collaboration with operations and project teams, driving real business impact
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including a performance-based bonus

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• RRSP match
• Dental & Vision

Work Location: 100% onsite role ( Not hybrid, not remote work model)