Accounting & Finance - Accounts Payable - Senior Manager

At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls. In financial statement audit at PwC, you will focus on obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes the auditor’s opinion.Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.SkillsExamples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.PwC is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Senior Manager who will serve as a subject matter expert within the AP team, supporting process ownership and improvements, issues resolution, and Payables system administration for Workday Financials. This role will collaborate closely with finance, procurement, and technology teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.The ideal candidate will have 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, combining public accounting and enterprise controllership backgrounds, strong technical accounting acumen, and demonstrated expertise in Workday Financials. Candidates must be highly tech-savvy, analytical, and AI-driven, with a passion for process optimization, automation, and digital enablement in accounting operations.Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA / Chartered Accountant qualification preferred. 8–10 years of accounting experience, including time in public accounting (Big 4 or equivalent) and corporate controllership or financial operations within large enterprises. Proven expertise in Workday Financials (core accounting, reporting, and integration). Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and exposure to financial services or real estate accounting (mortgage servicing, lending, securitization preferred). Demonstrated experience managing or supervising accounting staff. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Proficiency with Excel, AI-driven finance tools, and automation platforms demonstrated interest in applying digital solutions to accounting. Ability to work in a fast-paced, global delivery environment with cross-border teams. Key ResponsibilitiesLead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process including journal entries, reconciliations, consolidations, and financial reporting. Oversee and review loan-level accounting and related subledgers supporting mortgage servicing and lending portfolios (e.g., GNMA / FHA / agency loans, loan sales, loan loss reserves). Ensure accurate and timely recognition of servicing revenue, interest income, deferred fees, and amortization related to loan portfolios. Support the preparation and analysis of financial statements under U.S. GAAP, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external audit requirements. Drive process improvement and automation by leveraging Workday Financials and AI-enabled tools for reconciliation, reporting, and exception management. Collaborate cross-functionally with PwC’s onshore teams and client stakeholders to support controllership, financial operations, and regulatory reporting. Supervise and develop 1–2 junior accountants, providing coaching and quality review of deliverables. Participated in the design and execution of transition and steady-state operating models for the outsourced finance function. Identify and implement opportunities to standardize and streamline accounting workflows within Workday and other systems. Preferred AttributesExperience supporting outsourced or managed service delivery models. Familiarity with loan servicing systems, subledgers, and agency reporting processes. Comfort navigating complex stakeholder environments and tight reporting deadlines. Continuous improvement mindset, with focus on control, efficiency, and scalability.