Director Shared Services

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end AP, AR, GL, and Cash operations ensuring timely, accurate processing and high-quality service delivery.
• Drive process optimization, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement aligned with business growth and operational efficiency.
• Set clear objectives, forecast resource needs, and monitor performance using KPIs and management dashboards.
• Oversee monthly and annual close, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, prepaids, intercompany transactions, and financial integrity.
• Manage AR billing, collections, aging, dispute resolution, and key metrics such as DSO and collection efficiency.
• Ensure strong internal controls, compliance with policies, procedures, and applicable accounting regulations.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce SOPs; identify process gaps and implement best practices.
• Act as the primary finance contact for senior leadership and key business stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a 15+ member team across AP/AR/GL, including performance management, training, and career development.
• Support cross-functional collaboration with procurement, operations, HR, and IT.

Qualification & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance; CA/CMA/CPA preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience across AP, AR, and GL, with 4+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong ERP knowledge (Oracle Fusion preferred) and accounting/compliance expertise.
• Experience in shipping, logistics, or asset-intensive environments is a plus.
• Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and process improvement skills.

Benefits

No information available.