Accounts Payable Manager

CLV Group is a premier Canadian real estate firm specializing in the acquisition, development, and management of high-quality real estate assets. We deliver exceptional returns by aligning strategic acquisitions with expertly executed developments, innovative asset management, and operational excellence. Our consistent performance is no accident - it's driven entirely by the strength of our people.

What truly differentiates CLV is our belief that real estate can, and should, be a force for good. We're not just in the business of buildings; we're in the business of building better communities. From office-to-residential conversions to mixed-use developments, we approach every project through a lens of sustainability, impact, and long-term value.

Our culture is rooted in passion, purpose, and a strong sense of community. We cultivate thriving environments where residents, businesses, and neighborhoods flourish. Philanthropy and social responsibility are embedded into our DNA, ensuring that as we grow, so do the communities we serve.  We want to show the world that a business can scale AND do good at the same time.  

CLV is at a pivotal moment of expansion. With an upcoming merger, this is a chance to be deeply involved in bringing two strong, well-respected companies together and helping shape the future of our people, culture, and leadership. Along with aggressive growth projections and a robust pipeline of projects, we are actively scaling across all areas of our business. For investors, that means strong fundamentals and long-term value creation. For top-tier talent, it means meaningful work, career growth, and a chance to be part of something transformative.

If you are a professional looking to build a rewarding career in real estate - CLV Group offers an unparalleled opportunity to grow, contribute, and make a lasting impact.

Find out more about our upcoming projects here:  

As CLV Group continues to grow and evolve, with expanding operations, new acquisitions, and increasing scale across Canada, we are seeking to build our leadership capabilities in Finance and Accounting.  Today we are announcing a new role for a Manager Accounts Payable to lead a small AP team while remaining deeply involved in day-to-day execution. This is a hands-on player coach role focused on strengthening engagement, accountability, and performance across the Accounts Payable function.

The successful candidate will take ownership for improving accuracy, timeliness, and service through strong leadership, practical process improvements, and effective use of technology. In addition to the duties expected of a high performing senior level AP professional, responsibilities will include:

Accounts Payable Operations and Reporting

• Own the full accounts payable cycle including invoice processing, coding, approvals, and payment runs.
  • Actively participate in daily AP work alongside the team to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
  • Oversee vendor setup, maintenance, and issue resolution to support effective vendor relationships.
  • Ensure AP transactions are accurately recorded and properly supported in the system.
  • Support month end close activities including accruals, reconciliations, and AP related reporting.
  • Prepare and review AP aging reports and other routine summaries as required.

People Leadership and Daily Oversight

• Directly manage and support a small accounts payable team.
  • Build a high performance team culture focused on accuracy, ownership, and meeting commitments.
  • Set clear expectations, priorities, and deadlines across the team.
  • Review work for quality and completeness, providing timely coaching and feedback.
  • Train and onboard new team members and build consistency in how work is completed.
  • Address performance issues constructively and reinforce standards.

Processes, Controls, and Continuous Improvement

• Ensure established AP processes and controls are followed consistently.
  • Review current workflows to identify gaps, inefficiencies, or risks.
  • Implement practical process improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
  • Drive improved use of systems and available technology to reduce manual work and errors.
  • Document processes and ensure they are understood and applied consistently.
  • Support audit activities by preparing schedules, responding to questions, and strengthening controls as needed.

Collaboration and Support

• Work closely with Property Accounting, Finance, and Operations to resolve issues and improve end to end processes.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for AP related questions from internal teams and vendors.
  • Support process alignment related to acquisitions or system changes.
  • Provide clear and practical updates on AP volumes, aging, and workload as required.

Qualifications

• Post secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related field.
  • Five plus years of hands on accounts payable or accounting experience.
  • Prior experience managing or leading a small team.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain a reliable, high performing team.
  • Strong attention to detail and comfort working directly in the detail.
  • Practical experience improving processes or systems in a working environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast paced setting.
  • Clear and direct communication style with both finance and non finance partners.
  • Experience with Yardi or similar ERP systems is a strong asset.
  • CPA designation is an asset but not required.
  • Bilingualism in English and French is preferred.

Most importantly, we are a small yet mighty team. This is a roll up your sleeves, help where you are needed kind of role. We are looking for a new team member who will support our success when and as needed, as our team will do for you when you need it.

The approximate salary range for this role is $65,000–$85,000 per year. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, educational attainment, professional designations, internal equity, and other job related requirements. We recognize that individuals bring different skill sets, strengths, and career experiences, and we encourage candidates at all stages of their career to apply. If your experience or compensation expectations differ from the posted range, we still welcome your application, as we value potential, growth, and the unique contributions each person can bring to CLV Group.

This role is based in our offices five days a week, giving you the opportunity to work closely with your colleagues, learn from experienced professionals, and grow in a highly engaged team environment.

Learn more about our working at CLV here:   

We are committed to diversity in our workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are excited to work with talented people, period. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or civil status, political affiliation, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

We strive to make our website and application process accessible to all users. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please send an email to  and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

We are committed to ensuring a fair and transparent recruitment process. We sometimes use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the initial step of the recruitment process to find candidates and compare submitted resumes against the job description, to identify candidates whose education, experience and skills most closely match the requirements of the role. After the initial screening, all subsequent decisions regarding your application, including final selection, are made by our human recruitment team. AI does not make any final hiring decisions.

Our team handles a lot of sensitive information, which means we require all candidates that receive and accept employment offers to complete a background check before being hired.

Thank you for your time and desire to join our winning team and to play a critical role in developing future communities across Canada.

Only selected candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

We appreciate your interest in exploring this career opportunity with CLV Group