About this role
About the Company
On a mission to give people limitless access to the vast world of Entertainment, Cineverse’s advanced, proprietary technology drives the distribution of over 70,000 premium films, series, and podcasts.
From providing a complete streaming solution to some of the world’s most recognizable brands, to super-serving our network of fan channels – from direct ad sales partnerships to premium global content – we offer more of the stories that move us, and technology that moves us forward. Industry leaders with a history of innovation, Cineverse is powering the future of Entertainment.
Accounts Payable Manager – Job Description
Cineverse is looking for a hands-on Accounts Payable Manager responsible for companywide AP processing and management with in-depth experience in US GAAP and US accounting. We are looking for a self-starter able to take the initiative, ask questions, detect problems and provide solutions to internal & external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have the ability to multi-task and efficiently manage time across competing activities/resources and manage projects/processes under tight deadlines.
Key Duties:
Responsible for the AP process and function.
- Supervises the accounts payable team on all daily activities.
- Manages vendor set-up and AP sub-ledger ensuring vendor data is accurate and updated.
- Ensure timeliness and accuracy of the entire process as it relates to processing of invoices, payment of invoices, and communicating with external vendors.
- Prepare reconciliations and roll forwards.
- Support the month-end close process
- Have knowledge of and proactively advise on the need for accruals under US GAAP, including systematic and organized reach out to key and recent, material vendors.
- Assist with the quarterly reviews and annual audit of the company’s financial statements.
- Assist with any IRS audit as needed.
- Ensure invoices are coded to the correct general ledger account.
- Responsible for preparing/reviewing 1099 tax forms.
- Makes recommendations to improve payment process.
- Supervise the implementation of systems/submodules to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness in the management and processing of AP.
- Responsible for training and supporting accounts payable staff.
- Ensure compliance with state and local tax reporting.
- Ensure all accounts payable procedures comply with all relevant Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls.
- Research all disputed payment issues with relevant vendors.
- Ensure the proper level of foreign withholdings and timely remission to the IRS.
- Assist in the departmental budgeting process.
- Special projects as necessary.
- Communicate with Cineverse vendors being highly responsive in US timings email/verbal communication.
- Extensive availability to manage the India AP team members and collaborate with US AP team.
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum 5-7+ years In-depth experience with US Accounting Systems with US GAAP is a key requirement
- Hands on experience in Oracle NetSuite, Coupa or any similar tools is required
- Prior experience in handling US vendors for AP tasks including email & verbal communication is required
- Work hours 8pm – 5am IST Monday to Friday
- Must be willing to be flexible within a remote environment and office when required
- Experience managing a lean team in a high-volume transaction processing environment
- Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and communication skills
- Highly motivated, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting\Finance required
- Ideal candidate can execute work and oversee QC of AP work on a weekly schedule.
Preferred Requirements
- Knowledge of Ramp is preferred but not required
- Master’s degree in Accounting\Finance preferred
- Strong background in KPI management, process improvement, and operational leadership
- Advanced Excel skills preferred
- Process standardization, scalability, and continuous improvement