Accounts Payable Manager, Shared Services at Bird Construction in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Kablio

Role

Description

data analytics

kpi development

process optimization

policy standardization

period close

team leadership

Promote a culture of continuous improvement, precision, transparency, and accountability.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal business partners.
Develop KPIs and utilize data analytics to identify key trends, measure performance, and drive decision-making.
Standardize AP policies and procedures across Edmonton and Winnipeg teams to ensure consistency, control, and compliance.
Evaluate existing AP processes to identify opportunities for optimization and alignment.
Assist with period-close activities related to AP, such as accruals, aged payables reconciliation, vendor statement reconciliations.
Oversee, mentor, and develop AP teams in both Edmonton and Winnipeg to ensure consistent performance, role alignment, and job satisfaction.
Support regular business reporting requirements.
Facilitate change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and practices.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and internal controls.
Enforce segregation of duties and other internal control procedures to mitigate risk.
Develop and implement process enhancement strategies to increase efficiency, and business partnership effectiveness.
Review, approve, and maintain process documentation, including workflows, procedures, and controls.
Focus on continuous improvement through engagement and consultation of key stakeholders and business partners.
Identify potential risks associated with business processes and develop strategies to mitigate them.

Requirements

p2p

erp

viewpoint

excel

business degree

accounts payable

Knowledge of procure-to-pay (P2P) processes, regulatory requirements across Canada, and relevant compliance standards
Ability to think critically, analyze situations, and develop creative solutions focused on efficiency and improving existing processes to solve financial and operational problems
7+ years of Accounts Payable experience and progressive responsibilities
Self-motivated, with a high degree of ownership and responsibility, able to work independently and within a team setting
3+ years of supervisory experience leading a team, setting KPIs, and managing workflows
Demonstrated success in business process development, showcasing strong project delivery methodologies and capabilities
Experience with ERP or system implementations related to finance functions (such as AP, AR, Payroll, GL, etc.) is considered an asset
Experience working in Viewpoint (TC1) is considered an asset
Expert level Microsoft Excel skillset and knowledge
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or related discipline, or equivalent years of experience in Accounts Payable functions are a must have for this role

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Since 1920

Founding Year

Established its presence in Canada as a coast-to-coast builder.

+70 Years

Publicly Traded

Maintained a strong financial presence on public markets.

2021

Acquisition

Expanded capabilities through the acquisition of Dagmar.

2024

Acquisition

Further diversified operations by acquiring Jacob Bros.

Delivers billions in annual revenue and maintains a strong project backlog.
Typical projects include industrial facilities, civil infrastructure, institutional buildings, modular fabrication and maintenance services.
Its strengths lie in self-performed trades—from earthworks and concrete to mechanical, electrical and modular fabrication.
Leverages technology such as BIM/VDC and modular solutions to enhance efficiency and certainty in delivery.
Projects range from deep-mining support and hydroelectric work to transit stations, healthcare facilities and mass timber buildings.
With a finance division (Bird Capital), it can participate in project equity, blending construction with strategic investment.

Culture + Values

We bring life to vision
Creating great things with you
We put safety first
A healthy and safe work environment is non‑negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.
We are stronger together
Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.
We lead with honesty
We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.
We are driven to do great work
We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.
We create opportunity
Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.

Environment + Sustainability

First Zero Carbon Retrofit

North America's First

Completed the first Zero Carbon Certification for a building retrofit (Humber College Building NX), setting a benchmark for sustainable building projects.

First Net-Zero Plant

Protein Processing Facility

Design-build of North America’s first net-zero plant protein processing facility, scheduled to be operational in 2024.

First Net-Zero Ethylene Site

World's First

Secured contract to build the world’s first net-zero integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives site under Dow’s Path2Zero Program.

Committed to transitioning to a net zero carbon economy via high energy-efficient, zero carbon buildings using onsite or procured carbon-free renewable energy.
Delivering deep energy retrofits to reduce GHG emissions and energy use in existing buildings through mechanical, electrical, and energy modeling solutions.
Mass timber leader in North America: leveraging sustainable forestry and wood-based materials to capture carbon and offset CO2e over lifecycle.
Founding member of Canada Green Building Council with ~200 LEED-certified or targeting projects.
Partnered on complex building systems meeting LEED, Green Globes, Passive House, WELL, and Zero Carbon standards.
Operational emissions reduction through 'Work Green': implementing sustainable, energy-efficient, low-carbon operational technologies and processes.
'Build Green': minimizing resource waste, reducing carbon emissions, increasing energy efficiency across material, equipment, system selection.

Inclusion & Diversity

$3,000

Indigenous Scholarship

An annual scholarship provided to support Indigenous students pursuing their educational goals.

3×$1,500

Indigenous Student Support

Three annual scholarships of $1,500 each provided to Indigenous students.

National Indigenous Engagement Policy: proactive employment of Indigenous workforce representative of project communities.
Policy pillars: respectful relationships; proactive Indigenous employment; increasing business opportunities for Indigenous partners; investment in cultural awareness, skills and business capacity programs.
Mandatory Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training for all employees.
Silver Certification in PAIR (Progressive Aboriginal Relations) program.
Scholarship programs: Scott Ferguson Memorial Scholarship; Bird Heavy Civil Indigenous Scholarship; Bird/Paul & Gerri Charette Fund; UNB scholarship prioritizing Indigenous female engineering students.

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Role

Description

data analytics

kpi development

process optimization

policy standardization

period close

team leadership

Promote a culture of continuous improvement, precision, transparency, and accountability.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal business partners.
Develop KPIs and utilize data analytics to identify key trends, measure performance, and drive decision-making.
Standardize AP policies and procedures across Edmonton and Winnipeg teams to ensure consistency, control, and compliance.
Evaluate existing AP processes to identify opportunities for optimization and alignment.
Assist with period-close activities related to AP, such as accruals, aged payables reconciliation, vendor statement reconciliations.
Oversee, mentor, and develop AP teams in both Edmonton and Winnipeg to ensure consistent performance, role alignment, and job satisfaction.
Support regular business reporting requirements.
Facilitate change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and practices.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and internal controls.
Enforce segregation of duties and other internal control procedures to mitigate risk.
Develop and implement process enhancement strategies to increase efficiency, and business partnership effectiveness.
Review, approve, and maintain process documentation, including workflows, procedures, and controls.
Focus on continuous improvement through engagement and consultation of key stakeholders and business partners.
Identify potential risks associated with business processes and develop strategies to mitigate them.

Requirements

p2p

erp

viewpoint

excel

business degree

accounts payable

Knowledge of procure-to-pay (P2P) processes, regulatory requirements across Canada, and relevant compliance standards
Ability to think critically, analyze situations, and develop creative solutions focused on efficiency and improving existing processes to solve financial and operational problems
7+ years of Accounts Payable experience and progressive responsibilities
Self-motivated, with a high degree of ownership and responsibility, able to work independently and within a team setting
3+ years of supervisory experience leading a team, setting KPIs, and managing workflows
Demonstrated success in business process development, showcasing strong project delivery methodologies and capabilities
Experience with ERP or system implementations related to finance functions (such as AP, AR, Payroll, GL, etc.) is considered an asset
Experience working in Viewpoint (TC1) is considered an asset
Expert level Microsoft Excel skillset and knowledge
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or related discipline, or equivalent years of experience in Accounts Payable functions are a must have for this role

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Since 1920

Founding Year

Established its presence in Canada as a coast-to-coast builder.

+70 Years

Publicly Traded

Maintained a strong financial presence on public markets.

2021

Acquisition

Expanded capabilities through the acquisition of Dagmar.

2024

Acquisition

Further diversified operations by acquiring Jacob Bros.

Delivers billions in annual revenue and maintains a strong project backlog.
Typical projects include industrial facilities, civil infrastructure, institutional buildings, modular fabrication and maintenance services.
Its strengths lie in self-performed trades—from earthworks and concrete to mechanical, electrical and modular fabrication.
Leverages technology such as BIM/VDC and modular solutions to enhance efficiency and certainty in delivery.
Projects range from deep-mining support and hydroelectric work to transit stations, healthcare facilities and mass timber buildings.
With a finance division (Bird Capital), it can participate in project equity, blending construction with strategic investment.

Culture + Values

We bring life to vision
Creating great things with you
We put safety first
A healthy and safe work environment is non‑negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.
We are stronger together
Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.
We lead with honesty
We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.
We are driven to do great work
We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.
We create opportunity
Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.

Environment + Sustainability

First Zero Carbon Retrofit

North America's First

Completed the first Zero Carbon Certification for a building retrofit (Humber College Building NX), setting a benchmark for sustainable building projects.

First Net-Zero Plant

Protein Processing Facility

Design-build of North America’s first net-zero plant protein processing facility, scheduled to be operational in 2024.

First Net-Zero Ethylene Site

World's First

Secured contract to build the world’s first net-zero integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives site under Dow’s Path2Zero Program.

Committed to transitioning to a net zero carbon economy via high energy-efficient, zero carbon buildings using onsite or procured carbon-free renewable energy.
Delivering deep energy retrofits to reduce GHG emissions and energy use in existing buildings through mechanical, electrical, and energy modeling solutions.
Mass timber leader in North America: leveraging sustainable forestry and wood-based materials to capture carbon and offset CO2e over lifecycle.
Founding member of Canada Green Building Council with ~200 LEED-certified or targeting projects.
Partnered on complex building systems meeting LEED, Green Globes, Passive House, WELL, and Zero Carbon standards.
Operational emissions reduction through 'Work Green': implementing sustainable, energy-efficient, low-carbon operational technologies and processes.
'Build Green': minimizing resource waste, reducing carbon emissions, increasing energy efficiency across material, equipment, system selection.

Inclusion & Diversity

$3,000

Indigenous Scholarship

An annual scholarship provided to support Indigenous students pursuing their educational goals.

3×$1,500

Indigenous Student Support

Three annual scholarships of $1,500 each provided to Indigenous students.

National Indigenous Engagement Policy: proactive employment of Indigenous workforce representative of project communities.
Policy pillars: respectful relationships; proactive Indigenous employment; increasing business opportunities for Indigenous partners; investment in cultural awareness, skills and business capacity programs.
Mandatory Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training for all employees.
Silver Certification in PAIR (Progressive Aboriginal Relations) program.
Scholarship programs: Scott Ferguson Memorial Scholarship; Bird Heavy Civil Indigenous Scholarship; Bird/Paul & Gerri Charette Fund; UNB scholarship prioritizing Indigenous female engineering students.

Articles

What We Do

Client Solutions

Investor Resources