Senior Manager, Accounting Services

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage end-to-end O2C operations supporting multiple GM regions and business units.
  • Drive service delivery excellence while meeting contractual SLAs, KPIs, and productivity targets.
  • Monitor operational performance through dashboards, analytics, and governance reviews.
  • Act as the primary escalation point for senior GM stakeholders and internal leadership.
  • Build strong partnerships with Finance Controllers, Regional Finance Teams, Country CFOs, Treasury, Sales Operations, and Customer Service teams.
  • Lead monthly and quarterly business reviews with GM leadership.
  • Provide strategic recommendations to improve cash flow, collections effectiveness, and customer experience.
  • Drive reduction in Accounts Receivable aging and Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
  • Develop collection strategies to maximize cash recovery and improve working capital.
  • Monitor high-risk customer accounts and support proactive resolution plans.
  • Ensure adherence to SOX controls, audit requirements, financial policies, and regulatory standards.
  • Manage critical financial controls related to cash application, credit approvals, collections, and customer account maintenance.
  • Drive governance and compliance across all O2C processes.
  • Lead a large team of managers, team leaders, and analysts across multiple functions and geographies.
  • Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
  • Identify automation opportunities using RPA, AI, workflow tools, and analytics platforms.
  • Lead Lean Six Sigma and process optimization initiatives.
  • Support migration, stabilization, and transformation of new business transitions.
  • Drive standardization and best-practice implementation across regions.
  • Present operational and financial performance metrics to executive leadership.
  • Develop business cases for process improvements and transformation investments.

Experience

  • 15+ - 18+ years of experience in Finance & Accounting Shared Services/BPO environments.
  • Minimum 5+ years of leadership experience managing large O2C operations.
  • Experience supporting global clients, preferably within automotive or manufacturing
  • Proven experience managing teams of 100–150+ FTEs.