Lowe’s Canada Looking for Director, Accounts Payable at Boucherville, QC Full Time

At Lowe’s Canada, over 26,000 employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.

We operate or service some 450 corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our Lowe’s, RONA, Reno-Depot, and Dick’s Lumber banners are always looking for dedicated employees to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.

You’ve got the talent? We’ve got the tools! Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You’ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills. All that in a work environment that offers a lot of flexibility because the well-being of our teams is an everyday priority.

So if you’re looking to do what you love, and to grow and evolve within our family—one of the best employers in Canada according to a recent Forbes survey—we could be perfect for each other.

Workplace:

Our head office being located in Boucherville, on the South Shore of Montreal, we know that some of our employees are concerned by the roadwork being carried out in the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine tunnel. That’s why we stood up an in-house advisory committee and implemented new work policies that provide our teams with even more flexibility, no matter where they live. Whether it’s working from home or having flexible hours – when a role requires employees to be physically present at the office –, we are constantly re-evaluating our practices to provide the best possible work environment to our employees.

Our expectations:

Reporting to the Finance Vice-President, the Corporate Accounts Payable Director must have the experience and ability to integrate and optimize processes in a multi-geographic environment who includes over 75 associates (15 in Boucherville and 60 in India).

The primary purpose of this role is to direct the accounting teams responsible for corporate payable activities that ensure the accurate and timely processing and recording of financial transactions to meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders. Payable accounting activities directed by this role may include a combination of the following activities: invoice exception processing (as it relates to trades, expense, freight, imports, or other payables), vendor payment setup and maintenance, payment auditing, as well as corporate travel and expense. Additionally, this role provides seasoned knowledge to company initiatives that impact payable accounting processes. The incumbent will also be responsible for developing and maintaining an internal control structure that ensures the integrity of the data that is used for the company’s financial reporting.

Your role:

• Lead several teams within the Corporate Accounts Payable department (local and offshore)
• Manage a team of individual contributors and/or managers
• Build partnerships with merchandising, vendors, and other functional areas to ensure processing efficiencies
• Oversee the continued development of systems for the Corporate Accounts Payable function
• Ensure timely payment of all vendor invoices and expense vouchers
• Ensure the maintenance of accurate records and control reports
• Review applicable accounting reports to ensure financial accuracy
• Perform periodic General Ledgers accounts reconciliations
• Lead a team of 75 associates, including 5 direct reports

The qualifications we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree (CPA designation an asset)
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in a large corporation
• At least 5 years of experience leading teams
• Preferred: Experience working with merchandising functions
• Excellent communication skills in English (French an asset)
• Ability to work with different systems
• Good knowledge of the retail industry

Your benefits of working for Lowe’s Canada:

By joining the Lowe’s Canada family, you’ll enjoy many benefits, such as:

• A highly flexible hybrid workplace
• A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers
• A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children
• A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as FARO Roasting Houses and Tim Hortons coffee stations
• Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all Lowe’s Canada locations)
• Benefits: group insurance, retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, stock purchase plan, student incentive program, etc.
• Electric car charging stations
• Career growth opportunities within the company
• An inclusive and safe working environment
• Promotion of work-life balance
• An employer that’s involved in the community
• And much more!

The masculine generic is used without discrimination and only in order to simplify the text. Lowe’s Canada is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.