Billing - Team Lead

Company Description

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Job Description

We are seeking a Billing Team Leader who combines technical accounting expertise with strong people leadership skills. In this role, youll 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 Youll 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

• Bachelors 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.

Additional Information

• Be part of a global organization that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth.
• Work with talented professionals across finance, projects, and operations.
• Enjoy flexibility with multiple shift options (Early, Mid, or Night).

Early Shift:6:00 AM IST - 3:00 PM IST

**Mid-Shift:**12:30 PM IST - 21:30 PM IST

**Night Shift:**6:30 PM IST - 3:00 AMIST

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities to grow your career within our global finance structure.