AR/AP Manager (Finance & Accounting) (7+ Years)

Key Requirements:

• CA / MBA Finance / CPA preferred with 8+ years in F&A operations.
• Extensive experience in leading AP and AR functions in a BPO/SSC environment
• Serve as a single point of contact for senior client stakeholders
• Experience in global delivery centres or Big Four environment strongly preferred.
• Strong grip on ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Fusion) and financial reporting.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and mentor junior staff in a structured environment. • Exposure to global stakeholder management (UK/US geographies preferred).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a large team (50+ FTEs) across multiple locations and shifts.
• Drive process excellence, compliance, and standardization across AP & AR verticals
• Manage end-to-end AR/AP operations including billing, collections, vendor payments, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Lead internal compliance checks, SOX control testing, and audit readiness for AP/AR functions.
• Timely and accurate billing, cash application, and reconciliations
• Dispute and deduction management, collections follow-up, and escalation handling.
• Drive improvements in DSO, aging, and collection effectiveness.
• Monthly closing, provisioning, and compliance documentation.
• Partner with global finance leaders across Member Firms to deliver against SLAs.
• Identify and implement process efficiencies using tools such as Alteryx, Tableau, and Power BI. • Ensure adherence to global policies, internal controls, and regulatory frameworks (IFRS, GAAP).
• Oversee high-volume transactional processing (Invoice to Cash / Procure to Pay) for global clients.
• Drive metrics like DSO, working capital optimization, on-time payments, and compliance.
• Conduct client-facing governance meetings, business reviews, and performance updates.

Job Summary:

Were seeking an experienced AR/AP Manager to oversee service delivery for critical finance processes, ensure SOX compliance, and manage internal stakeholder relationships across global teams. If you are an experienced finance professional with strong leadership capabilities and a proven track record of managing large teams and end-to-end AP & AR operations in a dynamic, high volume environment, this role is for you. This position requires strategic oversight, operational excellence, stakeholder management, and people leadership. You will be instrumental in driving transformation, ensuring compliance, delivering on KPIs, and building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Interested candidates send your resume to "saidaiah.peddarapu@criticalriver.com"