Manager - Finance & Accounts [T500-20033]

About Smith + Howard:

Founded over half a century ago, on the guiding vision of Jim Howard and Joe Smith,

Smith + Howard based out of Atlanta, USA has grown into a family of companies serving clients across the globe through our tax, accounting and advisory solutions. The company has been dedicated to empowering businesses and individuals to achieve their financial goals through their personal and responsive client service. Smith + Howard is proud to have helped countless entrepreneurs find success and build thriving businesses. At Smith + Howard’s integrated Indian hub in Bengaluru, Smith + Howard Advisory LLC, is focused on ushering in the next wave of innovation in the accounting industry. If you’re eager to work on challenging projects in the global audit, tax and accounting space, this is your chance to join a truly remarkable team. Accounting Professionals.

Title: Manager

Location: Bangalore

Reports To: Finance Controller

Employment Type: Full-Time

Number for Roles: 1

Position Overview:

Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the AP department, ensuring timely and accurate processing of all AP transactions.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop AP professionals and senior AP staff to build a high-performing team.
• Be the single point of contact for the client to ensure high quality service and respond to queries, concerns and provide client satisfaction.
• Establish, implement, and continuously improve AP policies, processes, and internal controls.
• Oversee cleanup, coding, and reconciliation of bank transactions for 150+ new clients onboarded each month.
• Partner with client service teams to ensure AP processes meet the unique needs of creators, YouTubers, and influencers.
• Monitor AP metrics, prepare dashboards, and report to senior leadership on performance, trends, and areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal audit requirements.
• Drive automation and process optimization initiatives to improve efficiency and scalability of AP operations.
• Resolve escalated issues, complex discrepancies, or vendor/client disputes in a timely manner.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, tax, and operations teams to align AP with broader business objectives.
• The ideal candidate will be also responsible for managing team of 5-7 people and interacting with the clients for all the activities as per SLA covering accounts payable, Accounts Receivable, Supporting the Month end close activities and providing essential financial reporting Etc.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA, CMA, or equivalent preferred).
• 10–15 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or accounting, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial role.
• Proven expertise in managing high-volume AP operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of AP processes, reconciliations, transaction coding, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks Online, Xero, or similar) and AP automation tools.
• Working knowledge about various prepaid and credit card applications like Travel Card, Ramp, Divvy etc., preferred.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and implement process improvements.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills, particularly in client-facing situations.
• Experience working with digital creators, YouTubers, or influencer clients is highly desirable.
• Preferably looking for Immediate joiners or with upto 15-25 days’ notice period

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to lead AP operations for one of the fastest-growing accounting firms in the creator economy.
• Exposure to high-profile clients across YouTube, influencer marketing, and digital content industries.
• Leadership role in a collaborative, innovative, and fast-paced environment.
• Career growth opportunities with a focus on strategic finance leadership.
• Professional development and training in advanced AP and digital finance operations.