Manager - Global Payments, Accounting | 10+ years | Avalara, Pune

Job Description

Greetings, We have an excellent opportunity for a Manager - GCP Funding 10+ yrs @ Avalara Technologies, Pune. Shift Timing IST 2.00pm to 11.00pm All 5 days' work from office in a week What You'll Do: The Manager- GCP Funding is a key member of the Global Client Payments team. This role will oversee operational functions related to client tax funding and be responsible for incoming tax funding processes, supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, and customer inquiries. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Tax Compliance, the Manager will also work to improve processes by participating in automation projects and initiatives. Job Duties: The general responsibilities for this position will focus on client tax funding operations, managing incoming client funds, ensuring accurate allocation and reporting. This role will be expected to lead, inspire, and ensure appropriate accountability, critical thinking, and ownership in a highly operational and analytical organization. Responsible for accurate and timely client tax funding reconciliation and reporting across 5 unique business units Responsible for the tracking and reporting of short funded customer accounts Responsible for measuring and communicating team performance against established goals providing guidance and course correction if necessary Responsible for Hiring and mentoring team members for growth Special projects as assigned Exposure to Goal setting for self and team members across all IC levels Play a crucial part in hiring talent and grooming them for growth within the team members Understand the training needs well and collaborating with SMEs and L&D Experience in managing the performance discussions with the team members regularly Achieving key KPI targets set by the department. This may be subject to revision couple or more times yearly Customer focused with excellent communication skills you will be able to explain and convey information clearly to clients (as may be required) Collaborating with all the stakeholders effectively without any escalation Developing as a people manager, supporting employees by providing guidance, coaching, training and having regular 1:1's. Partner with manager on employee related issues, performance reviews & career conversations. Play an important role for all Exec and Client escalations. Also propose appropriate RCAPA for future Understanding possible automation areas and partner with Engineering / Product teams Being Proactive rather than being reactive in managing potential challenges and people issues Participate in functional area meetings by not only providing feedback on content but also speaking in front of the team on a specific topic. What You'll Need to be Successful: Qualifications: Undergraduate degree, prefer Accounting or Finance (MBA is preferred) 10+ years of finance, corporate treasury operations, or tax-related experience 5+ years of operational management/team leadership experience Demonstrated work experience in the areas of treasury or finance operations Experience successfully leading a high-performing team in a high-volume Treasury or Finance organization Should have done Goal setting and Performance appraisals for his / her team Should have excellent language skills in English (oral and written) MBA in Finance (preferably) MS Excel (intermediary to Advance) skills. Other MS office apps proficiency Technical Skills: Strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Must possess advanced MS Excel capabilities and be capable of marrying technical and business-level input to support daily operations Ability to understand the conceptual basis of accounting guidance as well as mechanics of execution Able to demonstrate accuracy and composure under tight deadlines