Billing - Team Lead

AECOM; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Bengaluru is seeking a Billing Team Leader who combines accounting expertise with strong people leadership. You will lead a billing team across global projects, ensuring accurate, compliant operations and driving improvements in processes and automation.

You will partner with S2P and O2C to resolve discrepancies, support monthly close, and serve as the main liaison for auditors, leveraging Oracle and BlackLine to enhance productivity and reporting accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of general accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a global organization.
• Proven experience in leading a billing or finance team with coaching and performance management.
• Excellent understanding of US GAAP and SOX compliance and financial controls.
• Hands-on experience managing complex, project-driven billing activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to collaborate across virtual, multicultural teams.
• Proficiency in Oracle and BlackLine (or similar ERP systems).

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a billing team to foster a high-performance culture.
• Oversee end-to-end billing operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and US GAAP/SOX compliance.
• Oversee AR/AP and asset-related reconciliations for data integrity.
• Collaborate with S2P and O2C teams to resolve discrepancies and optimize processes.
• Support monthly close and reconciliation with correct journals and subledgers.
• Act as primary contact for internal and external auditors on compliance matters.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and best practices in billing.
• Maximize usage of Oracle and BlackLine to enhance productivity and reporting.

Skills

People leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Oracle

BlackLine

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Billing Team Leader who combines technical accounting expertise with strong people leadership skills. In this role, you ll lead and support a team of billing professionals, ensuring accurate, efficient, and compliant billing operations across global projects while driving continuous improvement and excellence.

This role will report to the Manager - Accounting, AP, AR Other Assets - GBS, ensuring the correct US GAAP accounting treatment for accounts payable, accounts receivable and other asset-related categories.

What You ll Do

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of billing specialists, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Manage end-to-end billing operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with US GAAP, AECOM policies , and SOX controls.
• Oversee the reconciliation of AR/AP and other asset-related accounts to ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial data.
• Partner with Source to Pay (S2P) and Order to Cash (O2C) teams to resolve discrepancies, optimize upstream processes, and improve billing accuracy.
• Support the monthly close and reconciliation process, ensuring all journals, clearing accounts, and subledgers are correctly maintained.
• Act as the main point of contact for internal and external auditors, ensuring adherence to compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives driving efficiency, automation, and best practice adoption in billing processes.
• Maximize the use of Oracle and BlackLine systems to enhance productivity and reporting accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of general accounting experience , including at least 2 years in a global organization.
• Proven experience in leading a billing or finance team with strong coaching, mentoring, and performance management skills.
• Excellent understanding of US GAAP, SOX compliance, and financial controls.
• Hands-on experience managing complex, project-driven billing activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; confident collaborating across virtual, multicultural teams.
• Proficiency in Oracle and BlackLine (or similar ERP systems).
• A proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement and innovation.