Associate Manager, Treasury Back Office

Key Accountabilities
Operational Excellence

• Play an active to achieve operational efficiencies with regards to AR/AP process automation, optimizing banking infrastructure, payment efficiencies by leveraging the treasury management system
• Assist in overseeing all bank account and cash-in-transit reconciliations globally, ensuring reconciling items are cleared within SLA. Ensure timely and accurate confirmation, settlement, and reconciliation of financial transactions
• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and proper recording of all bank transactions within Oracle and Kyriba systems.
• Support and lead internal and external audit processes, including preparation of audit files and liaison with auditors.

Automation, Innovation & Process Improvement

• Drive initiatives to streamline and automate reconciliation, reporting, and cash management processes.
• Partner with Treasury and IT to evaluate and implement automation tools, and analytics to improve speed and accuracy.
• Identify inefficiencies or risks in existing processes and implement sustainable solutions.
• Champion a "continuous improvement" mindset—encouraging innovation and use of technology within the team.

Treasury & Compliance

• Actively perform Treasury operations tasks to optimize global liquidity management, payment processing, and bank account structure & KYC.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, SOX compliance, and corporate Treasury policies.
• Support cash forecasting, banking documentation, and policy updates as needed

Leadership & Team Management

• Closely work with a team of 5+ specialists ensuring strong engagement, innovation, change management, clear goals, and professional growth.
• Foster a proactive and accountable team culture aligned with Parexel's values of integrity, ownership, and collaboration.
• Assess the current processes for reviewing and approving reconciliations, journal entries, and key deliverables. Lead the innovation project while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex issues, supporting resolution with cross-functional partners.

Cross-Cultural & Global Collaboration

• Maintain strong communication and alignment with the U.S.-based Director and international stakeholders.
• Adapt leadership and communication style to foster trust and transparency across geographies and time zones.
• Build productive relationships with global accounting, Treasury, and audit teams to support company-wide objectives

Required Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and Treasury operations.
• Advanced proficiency in Oracle Financials, Kyriba, and other Treasury or automation tools
• Demonstrated success implementing automation, standardization, and process improvement / efficiency projects.
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• Able to organize and prioritize own workload, meet strict deadlines and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Organized, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Analytical thinker with a "can-do" attitude and ability to partner with IT and process teams on technology initiatives.

Knowledge And Experience

• Minimum 5 years of accounting or Treasury experience with at least 2 years in a Sr Analyst or equivalent role.
• Prior experience in multinational or shared service environments strongly preferred.
• Exposure to automation tools, ERP integrations, or RPA implementation is highly desirable

Education

• Graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CA/ICWA (Intermediate or Final) is preferred.

Core Values & Attributes

• Integrity – Upholds the highest ethical standards in all activities.
• Ownership – Takes accountability for deliverables, timelines, and team performance.
• Collaboration – Partners effectively across cultures and functions.
• Innovation – Continuously looks for smarter, faster, and automated solutions.
• Empowerment – Creates a positive, safe, and growth-oriented team environment.