Accounts Payable Supervisor

Accounts Payable SupervisorThe Accounts Payable Supervisor will work closely with the Accounts Payable leadership team to support the day-to-day administration and execution of accounts payable capabilities. This role plays an important part in ensuring day-to-day system stability, operational consistency, and adherence to established automation standards, while serving as a subject matter expert for Invoice Management System (IMS) administration and administration of the applicable utility-payment platform(s).The Supervisor will administer established governance standards for workflows, user entitlements, approval routing, and configuration changes, partnering with Technology teams, the IMS vendor, and regional stakeholders to support system reliability, automation, and processing efficiency. The role will also collaborate with department leaders to support-scale transformation initiatives focused on standardization and operational excellence, helping drive improved client and associate experiences and supporting the continued evolution of the Global Shared Services organization.Compensation: $66-78k (Texas and Minnesota Salary Range)FirstService Residential will compensate the successful candidate in accordance with the posted range. The salary or wage paid to the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience, education, and specific job responsibilities. For positions designated at a client’s property, the salary or wage will also be premised upon the client’s directive. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.Your Responsibilities: Accounts PayableLeads day-to-day administration of the Invoice Management System (IMS), supporting vendor, property, and account onboarding and offboarding by executing established governance standards for workflows, user entitlements, approval routing, and configuration changes; partners with Technology teams, the IMS vendor, and regional stakeholders to maintain system stability, automation, and processing efficiency.Manages utility-payment operations, including the applicable utility-payment platform(s), supporting onboarding and offboarding of properties, bank accounts, and utility vendors to ensure accurate account setup and deactivation, automated invoice capture, and timely payment execution; collaborates with Accounts Payable, Treasury, General Ledger, and Transitions teams to mitigate risk and prevent post-transition payment issues or unintended debits.Delivers high quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders, supporting client retention efforts and assisting with the onboarding of new clients by ensuring stable, accurate, and responsive AP system and payment operations.Maintains working knowledge of regulatory, compliance, and operational requirements that impact accounts payable processes, systems, and client payment activities, escalating risks or issues as appropriate.Supports a strong control environment by adhering to established policies and procedures, identifying process gaps, and recommending improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and risk mitigation.Conducts periodic audits of user access and workflows to ensure proper roles, permissions, and routing are maintained, and that inactive or terminated user accounts are promptly deactivated to support a strong control environment.Supports the standardization and functionalization of key Accounts Payable areas, including IMS administration, vendor management, and transactional functions (invoice and payment processing), in alignment with Shared Services objectives.LeadershipManages and supports day-to-day people leadership activities for Accounts Payable teams, including onboarding, coaching, performance management, and employee development, in partnership with HR and functional leadership.Leads teams responsible for supporting IMS administration and system supported AP processes, ensuring work is completed accurately, consistently, and within established service timelines. Tracks and analyzes service levels and operational metrics, including productivity, quality, and efficiency, and implements corrective actions or escalates trends as needed.Works closely with cross-functional teams (General Ledger, Operations, Accounts Receivable, Community Management) to resolve operational issues, coordinate dependencies, and support delivery of AP services.Supports change initiatives and operational improvements, helping teams adapt to new processes, systems, or service expectations while maintaining service continuity.Builds strong working relationships across teams, encouraging collaboration, clear communication, and accountability at the operational level.Business Process ImprovementMaintains and executes current state and future state process documentation, manuals and SLAsApplies established best-practice design standards during system configuration, enhancements, and operational changes, supporting consistent adoption across regions and teams.Creates and updates end-user training materials and supports communication/training rollout.Coordinates business requirements with Technology, supporting testing and deployment to meet operational needs.Reports on key metrics to track productivity, adoption, and operational performance.Coordinates cross-functional readiness and execution to meet department goals and service targets.Additional Duties:Oversee the client onboarding and off-boarding process as it relates to the Accounts Payable functions.Use independent judgment to resolve issues and provide guidance to team members.Ensure that consistent policies and practices are followed.Demonstrate understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties requirements to drive implementation of best practices.Prepare and maintain procedures for specific job duties.Liaison with IT and other departments on various projects, initiatives and process improvements impacting the Accounts Payable functions.Practice and adhere to FirstService Residential Global Service Standards.Anticipate needs across the company and manage department resources to provide timely and reliable service to internal customers; prioritize and communicate when workload or requests for support exceed departmental capacity.Safeguards the company’s assets.Participate in special projects as needed & other duties as assignedSkills & Qualifications:Hold oneself and team accountable for delivering on business goals.Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple prioritiesDemonstrate and model company values with internal and external customers.Demonstrate awareness of variables, which could affect employee retention and/or morale; is a leader in developing strategies to ensure employee engagement and retention, including an ability to create growth plans for the accounting team members.Excellent relationship skills with external and internal clients; is persuasive and patient, listens well and is willing to address concerns with colleagues in a straightforward, open, honest and respectful manner.Strong knowledge of Microsoft Applications, especially Word and Excel (e.g. Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP).Strong analytical skills to perform data collection and benchmarking against best practices.Manage in a no surprises manner; proactively communicate financial issues to leaders.Ability to communicate clear direction and priorities to the team, and support change management initiatives that bring people, process, and technology together to deliver quality financial services customer experience.Passion for gaining efficiency through process change while creating a positive team environment where we can recruit, develop, and retain talent.Comfort with rolling out new technologies, automation and outsourcing to third parties to improve accuracy, timeliness and maximizing efficiencies a must.Working knowledge of financial accounting and the Condo/HOA industry. Sound business acumen and the ability to present practical solutions is a key requirement.Familiarity with projects focused on the implementation of new enterprise-wide technology platforms.Education and Experience:Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.Experience supervising or leading high-volume transaction processing teams, with hands-on responsibility for operational execution and service delivery.2-4 years of people leadership or team lead experience, with accountability for operational performance, process execution, and day-to-day delivery.3+ years of experience in accounts payable, invoice processing, or vendor management operations, including exposure to invoice management system (IMS) administration.Physical Requirements & Working Environment:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This position works under usual office conditions. The employee is required to work at a personal computer as well as be on the phone for extended periods of time. Must be able to stand, sit, walk and occasionally climb. The incumbent must be able to work extended and flexible hours and weekends as needed. Physical demands include ability to lift up to 30 lbs.Supervisory Responsibilities:Lead a team across several regional offices. Ensure personnel meet all service level expectations and escalate/resolve any