Senior Manager - AP, AR & Reconciliations

You will be working with e.l.f. Beauty, Inc., a company that is dedicated to clean, cruelty-free beauty products offered at a great value. Their brand e.l.f. Cosmetics has been successful since 2004 and they have expanded their portfolio to include other brands such as e.l.f. SKIN, Well People, Keys Soulcare, and Naturium. As the Senior Manager of AP, AR, and Reconciliations, you will be responsible for overseeing these functions to ensure accurate and timely execution of processes. This role involves leading a team of Accounting Professionals and collaborating closely with Vendors and Business units to maintain strong controls, compliance, and mutually beneficial relationships. Your key responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and external regulatory requirements such as GST, TDS, and SOX. You will be implementing process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce errors. Additionally, you will be coordinating month-end and year-end closing activities for the AP function, including accruals and reconciliations, and working during US PST Hours for closing. You will also collaborate with internal and external auditors during audits, drive system improvements, and participate in ERP enhancements or implementations. Providing leadership, coaching, and development opportunities to the AP team will also be a crucial aspect of your role. In terms of Accounts Receivable (AR), you will monitor AR aging, provide strategic directions to improve collection rates, and reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO). You will review AR performance metrics and present insights to executive leadership. For Deductions Management (AR), you will analyze and resolve complex customer and vendor deductions, develop and implement policies and workflows for deduction processing, and coordinate with various teams to resolve deduction root causes. You will also monitor deduction trends, develop reporting mechanisms, and track financial impact to improve recovery rates. As for Cash Reconciliations, you will oversee the cash reconciliation process to ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of bank accounts with internal records. You will review reconciliation reports, investigate variances, and collaborate with treasury and accounting teams to optimize cash management practices. You will also ensure compliance with audit requirements and support month-end and year-end close activities related to cash and banking. To qualify for this role, you should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field, with a preference for CA/MBA. You should possess 10+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, particularly in AP, AR, and Reconciliations, along with proven leadership experience managing medium to large teams. Strong knowledge of ERP systems, particularly SAP, exceptional understanding of accounting principles, relevant tax regulations such as US GAAP, strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, as well as a high level of integrity and attention to detail are also required. Key competencies for this role include Leadership & Team Management, Financial Acumen, Process Improvement, Attention to Detail, Communication & Stakeholder Management, and Time Management & Prioritization. This job description provides a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements for the position and is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisor's discretion. Your privacy will be respected as per e.l.f. Beauty's Job Applicant Privacy Notice available on their website.,