Finance Consultant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive finance professional to manage end-to-end invoicing, collections, and revenue-related processes within the IT services environment. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting knowledge, excellent stakeholder management skills, and hands-on experience in invoicing and receivables management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end customer invoicing for IT services engagements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Handle Accounts Receivable (AR) and collections, including follow-ups with clients to ensure timely payments and reduction of outstanding dues
• Monitor aging reports, identify risks, and proactively drive collection strategies
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including Delivery Managers, Sales teams, and Finance leadership to gather billing inputs and resolve discrepancies
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients regarding invoicing and payment-related queries
• Ensure invoicing compliance with contractual terms and agreed commercial models (T&M, Fixed Price, Milestones, etc.)
• Apply strong understanding of revenue recognition principles and ensure alignment with accounting standards
• Manage and track deferred revenue schedules, ensuring accurate recognition in line with contract terms and accounting guidelines
• Review and validate billing data, revenue schedules, and supporting documentation
• Drive continuous improvement in invoicing, AR, and revenue processes and controls
• Support audits by providing required documentation and explanations
• Work with finance systems and tools to maintain accurate invoicing, receivables, and revenue records
• Required Skills & Qualifications
• 3–5 years of experience in customer invoicing, preferably within the IT services industry
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, including US GAAP / ASC 606
• Solid knowledge of revenue recognition concepts and terminologies
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to interact with clients and senior internal stakeholders (Delivery, Sales, CFO organization)
• High attention to detail and strong analytical mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA Finance/CA/CFA
• Experience working with invoicing/accounting tools such as NetSuite or Unanet
• Exposure to global clients and multi-entity invoicing environments
• Key Competencies
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Process improvement mindset
• Effective collaboration and interpersonal skills