Position Description

Amplify Mission is pleased to partner with The Great Commission Foundation to support the recruitment of their next Accounts Payable Manager, serving from one of their offices in Abbotsford, BC or St. Catharines, ON.

*Please note that the application process for this role involves sending a cover letter and resume by email to our hiring team. Please see details below.

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced accounting leader who thrives on creating clarity, improving systems, and building strong, mission-driven teams?

Do you have a passion for developing others, strengthening financial processes, and ensuring ministries have the support they need to flourish around the world?

If so, we’d love to hear from you.

About The Great Commission Foundation (The GC)

The Great Commission Foundation simplifies ministry and mission by providing donor, administrative and compliance expertise. They serve, connect, and guide ministries so they flourish, freeing them to focus on their God-inspired purpose. The GC believes that unity multiplies impact, strengthening ministries and communities around the world to fulfill The Great Commission through collaboration.

About the Accounts Payable Manager

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Finance, the Accounts Payable Manager plays a pivotal leadership role in overseeing and strengthening The GC’s accounts payable systems in both Canada and the U.S. This is a key position ensuring accuracy, efficiency, compliance, and a high level of customer service to ministry partners.

This leader will steward processes, develop people, automate systems, and help take the ministry to its next level of Kingdom effectiveness.

Specifically, in this role you’d be responsible for:

Accounts Payable Leadership

• Overseeing and approving U.S. and Canadian payables daily for accuracy and compliance.
• Managing vendor onboarding and ensuring strong data integrity.
• Monitoring bank balances, AP aging, journal entries, and month-/year-end cut-offs.
• Preparing and filing U.S. 1099s and Canadian T4As on time.
• Ensuring consistent application of account codes across teams.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements and automation opportunities.

Team Management

• Leading daily stand-ups and weekly meetings with staff.
• Setting priorities, troubleshooting issues, and managing staffing/workload distribution.
• Building a culture of collaboration, professional growth, and open communication.
• Maintaining strong internal controls while balancing efficiency.

Organizational & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborating with the Ministry Account Advisor team to strengthen payment processes.
• Managing the relationship with the organization’s wire provider.
• Updating and managing U.S. and Canadian financial policies and procedure documentation.
• Leading special projects and contributing to time-to-pay metrics.
• Discipling and supporting team members in their faith and work integration.

Qualifications

Who You Are

You are a leader who:

• Has high emotional intelligence and leads with humility, empathy, and clarity.
• Listens well and creates an atmosphere of safety, trust, and open communication.
• Is highly adaptable and steady during change, growth, or shifting priorities.
• Enjoys developing people and guiding teams through both daily operations and long-term improvements.
• Balances accuracy with efficiency while maintaining strong internal controls.
• Thinks critically, solves problems creatively, and brings a continuous-improvement mindset.
• Communicates effectively across departments and with ministry partners.
• Is motivated by serving ministries and advancing Kingdom work through operational excellence.
• Has a deep, active relationship with Jesus Christ and aligns wholeheartedly with The GC’s Christian mission, values, and Statement of Faith.

What You Bring

You bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred).
• 8+ years progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience leading or participating in special projects such as new system implementations, process improvements and/or workflow automation.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. Accounts Payable standards, including GST/HST, 1099 reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with or readiness to work in Microsoft Office, Raiser’s Edge, Financial Edge, Asana, SharePoint and Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience managing internal controls, month-end processes, or AP teams.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities with calm, clarity, and strong decision making.
• High ethical standards, professionalism, and financial stewardship.
• A genuine love for helping ministries flourish through excellent operational support.

If you meet some but not all of these requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We are looking for passionate and committed individuals who are willing to learn and grow in community.

Working Details: This is a new, full-time, permanent, non-unionized, in-office role out of the St. Catharine’s ON or Abbotsford BC office. Participation in meetings, all-staff events, and special cross-departmental gatherings is required.

Salary Details: $65,000 – $85,000 CAD with health benefits and matching RRSP contribution.

How to Apply

Please submit a resumé and cover letter to people@amplifymission.ca

Your resumé should note:

• Your employment experience
• Your accounting/leadership experience, whether volunteer or paid
• Any relevant education/certification.

Your cover letter should include a description of:

• Why you feel called to serve with The GC
• How your experience aligns with the role
• How your faith shapes your approach to leadership and financial stewardship

Amplify Mission may use technology-assisted tools to support administrative elements of recruitment including note taking for interviewers. These tools are not used to screen, assess, or select candidates. All decisions throughout the hiring process are made by human reviewers.

We thank all interested applicants, however, only those shortlisted for the role will be contacted. If shortlisted, additional information regarding the role and organization will be provided prior to an initial screening call.