Senior Project Owner (Accounting Division)

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Senior Project Owner (Accounting Division)

ARDEM Data Services Private Limited
UNIT No B-1/ 5th Floor 504 & 505 DLF MY PAD, Vibhuti Khand Gomti Nagar, Lucknow – 226010, India

Telephone: 915.130.3150
Email: Recruitment_ARDEMDataServices@ardem.com

Location: India

Type: Remote | Full-Time

Schedule: Monday to Friday

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ARDEM Data Services is seeking a highly experienced and knowledgeable Senior Project Owner (SPO) to join our Accounting Division. This critical role requires a rare combination of deep expertise in accounting principles, a knack for designing outsourced finance solutions, and proven project management and leadership skills.

The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive accounting background to act as a subject matter expert (SME) during the sales cycle, and then lead the successful implementation and ongoing management of complex finance and accounting (F&A) outsourcing projects for our clients.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

The Senior Project Owner’s responsibilities are divided into three core areas:

1. Project Leadership & Delivery (The Project Management Role)

• End-to-End Project Management: Oversee multiple, concurrent F&A outsourcing projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Client Relationship Management: Serve as the main point of contact for high-value clients, maintaining strong, consultative relationships and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Workflow Development: Design and develop detailed workflow processes and comprehensive work instructions for the delivery team.
• Quality & Compliance: Implement rigorous Quality Assurance (QA) and auditing processes, leveraging a deep understanding of accounting standards to ensure all work product meets internal quality and client/regulatory compliance requirements.

2. Team Management & Mentorship (The Leadership Role)

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Process Associates, providing clear direction, technical guidance, and performance feedback.
• Resource Optimization: Assign tasks and responsibilities to ensure the optimal and efficient utilization of team resources across all assigned projects.

3. Solutions Design & Sales Support (The Strategic Role)

• Subject Matter Expertise: Act as the primary Accounting and Finance SME for the sales team, providing deep technical insights to prospective clients.
• Solution Design & Sales: Analyze complex client F&A operations (e.g., Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Reporting) to design, propose, and “sell” tailored Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Business Process Automation (BPA) solutions.
• Process Improvement Consulting: Collaborate with internal teams and clients to perform a thorough analysis of their existing finance processes, identifying areas for efficiency gains, cost reduction, and quality improvement through ARDEM’s services.
• Documentation & Presentation: Develop high-quality proposals and presentations to clearly articulate the value proposition and implementation strategy to client stakeholders.

Required Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering or a closely related field.
• Experience: Proven 10+ years of professional experience that includes:
  • Significant experience in project management or similar delivery/consulting roles.
  • Experience managing multiple client accounts in parallel.
  • Extensive, demonstrable knowledge of accounting principles and practices (e.g., US GAAP, internal controls).
  • Experience in designing, implementing, or selling BPO/BPA solutions, particularly within the finance and accounting domain.

Core Competencies:

• Financial Acumen: Ability to analyze and discuss complex financial processes with senior finance leaders.
• Consultative Sales Support: Proven ability to support a sales process by serving as the technical/SME expert.
• Project Management Skills: Strong grasp of project management methodologies (PMP or Six Sigma certification is a plus).
• Communication: Exceptional communication skills in English, both written and verbal, for effective client and team management.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical, root cause analysis, and corrective action skills.

Additional Requirements

This opportunity enhances your work life balance with allowance for remote work. To be successful your computer hardware and internet must meet these minimum requirements:

• Laptop or Desktop:
  • Operating System: Windows
  • Screen Size: 14 Inches
  • Screen Resolution: FHD (1920×1080)
  • Processor: I5 or higher
  • RAM: Minimum 8GB (Must)
  • Type: Windows Laptop
  • Software: AnyDesk
  • Internet Speed: 100 MBPS or higher

About ARDEM

ARDEM is a leading Business Process Outsourcing and Business Process Automation Service provider. For over twenty years ARDEM has successfully delivered business process outsourcing and business process automation services to our clients in USA and Canada. We are growing rapidly. We are constantly innovating to become a better service provider for our customers. We continuously strive for excellence to become the Best Business Process Outsourcing and Business Process Automation company.

Note

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