Accounts Payable Manager

8 years

1 - 4 Lacs

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Job Description

About the Role
As the Accounts Payable (AP) Manager, you will play a key role in building and leading our AP operations from Chennai. This role requires strong expertise in U.S. based accounts payable processes, with a focus on transitioning work from onshore to offshore, standardizing practices, and improving efficiency through better tools and automation.
You will be responsible for establishing a robust offshore AP team, defining scalable workflows, and ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timeliness of financial operations.

About you
  • You are an AP expert with hands-on experience in U.S. finance operations and a proven track record in transitioning and scaling offshore teams.
  • You are passionate about process optimization, automation, and compliance.
  • You bring a strong balance of operational excellence and people leadership, and you thrive in collaborative, global environments.
What you’ll do
  • Understand current U.S. AP processes, tools, and technologies to map the transition path
  • Define and implement a streamlined and automated AP operating model for India
  • Lead the full lifecycle transition of AP operations from the U.S. to India
  • Build, manage, and develop an offshore AP team with clear performance and service benchmarks
  • Drive process standardization and identify areas for cost and efficiency improvements
  • Collaborate with U.S. finance and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency
  • Ensure full compliance with accounting standards, tax obligations, and internal controls
  • Utilize ERP systems (preferably Workday) to manage workflow and reporting
What you’ll need
  • 8+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, including 3+ years in managing offshore transitions
  • Hands-on experience with U.S.-based AP processes including invoice management, vendor coordination, and reconciliations
  • Prior experience in AP transitions from the U.S. to India is essential
  • Working knowledge of Workday or similar ERP platforms is preferred
  • Strong communication skills – both written and verbal – with fluency in business English
  • Demonstrated experience in building and leading high-performing teams
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills
  • Ability to work in US time zones and collaborate with global stakeholders

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