Sr Mgr/AVP - Accounts Receivables - IT

The Sr. Manager –Global Finance Operations, Accounts Receivables is responsible for the all Finance Operations receivables processes in Hyderabad and Bangalore, India and will report to General Manager GFO India Operations. The candidate will be a strong communicator and will be responsible for coordinating and representing the interests of the Finance Operations receivables group within the organisation in areas of Invoicing, Remittance Application, Collections and Disputes

The responsibility of this role will be global. This individual will be a very strong leader who is adept at driving change within a very dynamic business environment and has a proven record of delivering process efficiency results.

Job duties include:

Management responsibilities

- Performs autonomously, initiates and manages complex, departmental and/or cross- company work.

- Managing group workload and establishing priorities

- Is expected to set and improve policies and procedures, maintaining full compliance, implementing best practices.

- Focus is broad, will serve as a consultant or lead on projects and areas of finance or support of a business.

- This position will also act as an escalation point in resolving complex outstanding issues with internal and external business partners.

- Significantly participates in recruiting efforts. Continually raises the bar.

- Significant role in career development of the team.

- Drives execution of vision and goals for the team.

- Responsible for developing and communicating team or department vision and goals.

- Contributes to the strategic direction of the company based on internal and industry knowledge.

Business Responsibilities

- Optimizing global invoicing and collections techniques for the Retail and Non-Retail channels.

- Partnering with the business and IT to scope and implement new technology functionality & enhance existing processes and solutions.

- Building and maintaining operations performance metrics for the Finance Operations Leadership, with principal focus on Free Cash Flow, cost out initiatives and estimating future headcount growth by country

- Drive development and expansion of India support team with goal of increasing operational efficiency and overall cost effectiveness.

- Drive expansion of Vendor Self Service functionality and improvement in Vendor experience through more timely and effective communications.

- Evaluating and communicating accounts receivable controllership risks with the Finance Operations and Central Accounting teams, assessing the adequacy of existing controls and implementing new controls as needed

- Driving policy formulation, documentation and implementation, and procedural compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. This includes developing, modifying and maintaining the operational and design effectiveness of internal controls, partnering with Internal Audit.

- Lead cross functional systems and process improvement initiatives

- Lead a team of 5+ Operational managers across receivables process

Knowledge & Skills/ Business Acumen/ Education & Experience

- CA, CPA or CWA, with 12+ or more years of relevant Finance and/or Operational experience

- Demonstrates strong communication (verbal and written) skills and is able to positively influence behaviors and outcomes.

- Exceptional attention to detail and a work ethic based upon a strong desire to exceed expectations

- Strong analytical skills and ability to evaluate business processes from several angles, including from the perspective of a business process leaders, customers, and supporting internal stakeholders

- Experience with complex problem solving using Lean / Six Sigma techniques desired

- Independent and Entrepreneurial showing the ability to work with minimal direction in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment

- Proven project management ability that shows how to organize, find solutions, and follow through to a successful conclusion

- Advanced presentation skills and the ability to guide and influence senior leadership

- Internal and external customer focus and a work ethic based on a strong desire to exceed expectations

Contact at ramya@wengerwatson.com