Courtney Côté
About Courtney Côté
Courtney Côté is an Accounts Payable Manager at Ada in Toronto, Ontario, with extensive experience in accounts payable roles across various companies. She has implemented system procedures and led projects to optimize operations within her department since joining Ada in 2022.
Current Role as Accounts Payable Manager
Courtney Côté currently serves as the Accounts Payable Manager at Ada, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees the accounts payable department, focusing on optimizing and automating processes to improve operational efficiency. Courtney leads initiatives to enhance the quality and timeliness of daily operations, while also providing hands-on leadership and training to her team. She monitors accounts payable processes and policies to ensure compliance with business standards and assists in developing standardized best practices.
Previous Experience at Ada
Before becoming the Accounts Payable Manager, Courtney worked at Ada as a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist from 2021 to 2022. During her tenure, she implemented new system procedures and facilitated cross-functional collaboration with finance business partners. Additionally, she developed and established key performance indicators for the accounts payable function, contributing to the overall efficiency of the department.
Professional Background in Accounts Payable
Courtney has extensive experience in accounts payable, having worked at various organizations. She was a Senior Accounts Payable Analyst at GitLab for two months in 2021 and served as a Senior Accounts Payable Coordinator at LIEBHERR CANADA LTD. from 2015 to 2020. Prior to that, she held multiple roles at Hatch, including Accounts Payable Team Leader and Cash Receipts Accounts Receivable, accumulating a total of eight years of experience at the company.
Educational Qualifications
Courtney studied at Sheridan College, where she earned a Travel and Tourism qualification from 2005 to 2007 and an Accounting Diploma from 2010 to 2012. She furthered her education at Yorkville University, obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from 2013 to 2015. This educational background supports her expertise in financial management and operational efficiency within accounts payable.
Skills and Expertise in Accounts Payable
Courtney possesses strong skills in accounts payable management, including the administration of multiple platforms such as Navan travel, Concur expense management, Zip, Tipalti, and Float corporate card program. She collaborates closely with the Procurement Team on the full procure-to-pay cycle, ensuring timely vendor payments and securing necessary approvals. Her focus on performance enhancement and process optimization positions her as a key contributor to her organization's financial operations.