Accounts Receivable Lead

Innovation Technology By Design; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovation Technology By Design is seeking a highly driven Lead - Accounts Receivable to own the AR function end-to-end and drive collections performance in a global finance setup. The role focuses on process improvements, automation initiatives, and mentoring a high-performing AR team.

You will manage invoicing, reconciliations, aging analysis, and reporting while steering metrics like DSO and CEI. Experience with US clients and multinational environments is mandatory.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Billing and Collections.
• Proven track record in managing AR KPIs including DSO and CEI.
• Experience driving process optimization and automation initiatives.
• Experience working with US clients, US-based organizations, or multinational environments (Mandatory).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience leading or mentoring team members.
• Understanding of revenue recognition and accounting fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Own Accounts Receivable operations including invoicing, collections, reconciliations, aging analysis and reporting.
• Drive AR performance metrics such as DSO, CEI, Invoice Accuracy and Dispute Resolution Rates.
• Lead collections strategy and reduce outstanding receivables through structured follow-ups and escalations.
• Mentor and develop team members while establishing accountability and best practices.
• Identify and implement automation and process improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Sales, Operations and Finance stakeholders globally.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Collections

Process Improvement

Automation Initiatives

DSO/CEI KPIs

Stakeholder Management

Mentoring/Team Leadership

US Client Experience

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

We're looking for a highly driven Lead - Accounts Receivable professional to own and strengthen our AR function end-to-end. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about collections, process improvement, team mentoring, and driving operational excellence in a global finance environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own Accounts Receivable operations including invoicing, collections, reconciliations, aging analysis, and reporting
• Drive AR performance metrics such as DSO, CEI, Invoice Accuracy, and Dispute Resolution Rates
• Lead collections strategy and reduce outstanding receivables through structured follow-ups and escalations
• Mentor and develop team members while establishing accountability and best practices
• Identify and implement automation and process improvement initiatives
• Partner with Sales, Operations, and Finance stakeholders globally
• Support month-end and year-end close activities

What We're Looking For:

• 7-10 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Billing, and Collections
• Strong experience managing AR KPIs including DSO and CEI
• Proven track record in process optimization and automation initiatives
• Experience working with US clients, US-based organizations, or multinational environments (Mandatory)
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience leading or mentoring team members
• Understanding of revenue recognition and accounting fundamentals

Preferred:

• Experience in IT Services, SaaS, Managed Services, or recurring billing environments