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