AspenTech - Manager - Finance Operations

About AspenTech

At AspenTech, our greatest strength lies in our people. What drives us is our passion, ambition, and determination to continuously push boundaries, challenge the status quo, and discover better ways of doing things. Our employees experience this culture of excellence through robust career development programs, community service initiatives, and social events designed to foster collaboration and belonging across our global network.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Manager, Finance Operations to lead our Billing and Revenue Operations team. This role requires a strong leader with proven supervisory experience who can balance operational accuracy, process compliance, and customer satisfaction.

You will oversee billing functions, reconciliations, and compliance, while designing and enforcing policies and streamlining workflows. This highly visible role requires strategic thinking, process improvement expertise, and leadership skills to guide a team while ensuring billing accuracy and financial controls.

Your Impact

Team Leadership & Performance

- Supervise a staff of billing specialists, providing feedback, coaching, and conducting annual performance reviews.

- Establish performance goals, monitor progress, and motivate the team to achieve excellence.

Billing Management

- Oversee the generation and distribution of daily invoices across multiple channels (mail, email, web portals).

- Collaborate with the Collections team to ensure accurate, timely invoicing and cash flow.

- Ensure compliance with export and regulatory requirements for specific client segments (e.g., OFAC-sanctioned clients).

Process & Policy Ownership

- Design, implement, and enforce billing policies and procedures.

- Continuously streamline processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and accuracy.

- Lead user acceptance testing and support system implementation changes.

Revenue Reconciliations & Compliance

- Supervise monthly/quarterly reconciliations for subscription license contracts, SMS (support & maintenance) orders, and professional services agreements.

- Develop a deep understanding of ASC 606 revenue recognition principles and ensure compliance.

- Prepare for and respond to internal and external audit requests.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

- Oversee the Invoice Admin mailbox to ensure customer queries are resolved within 48 hours.

- Provide responsive, high-quality customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Finance, Legal, Sales, and Operations to support company initiatives.

What Youll Need

Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management 8-12 years of relevant finance operations/billing experience.

- Minimum 3 years of supervisory/managerial experience.

Technical Skills:

- Strong working knowledge of Oracle R12 (Service Contracts and Receivables modules).

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Core Competencies:

- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

- Demonstrated process improvement track record.

- Effective verbal and written communication skills.

- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

- High integrity, self-motivation, and autonomy.

Why Join Us?

- Be part of a global leader in software and digital transformation.

- Take ownership of critical finance operations with executive visibility.

- Work in a collaborative, innovative, and fast-growing environment.

- Competitive compensation, benefits, and clear career progression opportunities.

- A culture that values learning, inclusivity, and excellence.