Iris Software is looking for an Accounts Payable Manager to lead our global Accounts Payable function. In this role, you will direct daily AP operations, manage a team of 5–6 professionals, and ensure compliance for our India, US, and Canada entities while driving process improvements and automation.
What You'll Do
- Lead daily AP operations including invoice processing, 2-way/3-way match, exceptions, debit/credit notes, GR/IR clearing, and timely payment runs.
- Ensure strong governance on PO compliance, vendor compliance, and correct routing to approver workflows.
- Manage timesheet-based vendor invoices for contractors and consultants, validating against SOW, rate cards, and approved timesheets.
- Oversee employee reimbursements and corporate card settlements, ensuring policy alignment.
- Own vendor master data tasks: creation, modification, banking validation, and tax documentation (1099/W-9/W-8, GST, TDS).
- Ensure adherence to compliance requirements for India (GST, TDS, RCM, vendor GST reconciliation), US (1099 preparation, vendor tax documentation), and Canada (GST/HST/PST compliance).
- Maintain ICFR/SOX-like controls, approval matrix, and audit documentation.
- Manage month, quarter, and year-end close processes: accruals, AP aging, AP–GL reconciliation, prepayments, and DPO tracking.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Finance/FP&A, HR/TA, Payroll, Legal, and Business Operations.
- Handle escalations from vendors and internal business teams across India, US, and Canada.
- Identify opportunities to reduce cycle time and exceptions while improving first-pass accuracy.
- Support automation initiatives such as OCR, e-invoicing, and workflow tools for invoice intake and approvals.
- Publish and maintain AP dashboards & KPIs covering aging, on-time payments, exception rate, PO compliance percentage, and DPO.
- Supervise a team of 5–6 AP professionals through task allocation, performance management, and coaching.
- Maintain SOPs, ensure timely SLA compliance, and build cross-skilled team backups.
What We're Looking For
- A Master of Commerce degree; a semi-qualified CA is preferred.
- 10–12 years of end-to-end Accounts Payable experience with at least 3–5 years leading teams.
- Strong knowledge of AP processes, PO processing, debit/credit notes, reconciliations, month-end close, and vendor management.
- Experience supporting multi-country operations in India, the US, and Canada.
- Proficiency in enterprise ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or MS Dynamics and AP/T&E tools.
- Advanced skills in Excel and exposure to BI tools like Power BI or Tableau.
Nice to Have
- Experience in the IT industry or a professional services environment.
- Knowledge of e-invoicing processes in India, 1099 processes in the US, and HST/GST/PST compliance in Canada.
- Exposure to RPA and automation in finance operations.
Technical Stack
- ERP Systems: SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, MS Dynamics
- Analytics: Excel, Power BI, Tableau
Team & Environment
You will lead and develop a team of 5–6 Accounts Payable professionals, responsible for their daily task allocation, performance, and growth.
Iris Software offers an award-winning culture that values talent and ambition through our Employee Value Proposition: 'Build Your Future. Own Your Journey.' We believe potential should be valued, voices should matter, and work should create real impact. This is supported by cutting-edge projects, personalized career development, and a commitment to continuous learning and mentorship.
