Kodestra
Accounts Payable Controller (Remote | QBO &… at Kodestra · Pakistan
Job Description
Job Title: Accounts Payable (AP) Controller
Job Type: Full-Time / Remote
Schedule: US Eastern Business Hours (Must align for weekly calls)
Reporting To: Head of Finance / CFO
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced AP Controller to take complete ownership of our end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) function, internal financial controls, and cash management workflows.
This is a senior-level controller role for a finance professional who excels at designing approval matrix architectures, optimizing software integrations, and writing clear Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Note: Applicants with only AP clerk or basic bookkeeping backgrounds will not be considered. We require proven controller-level leadership and process design experience.Key Responsibilities
- End-to-End AP Management: Oversee the 360° AP lifecycle—from bill intake and PO matching to approval routing, payment execution, and reconciliation.
- Internal Controls & SOP Architecture: Design and enforce strict AP controls to eliminate duplicate payments, unauthorized spend, and fraud risks. Write step-by-step SOPs and lead process transitions.
- Cash Flow Management: Manage payment schedules strategically to balance vendor relationships with optimal working capital preservation.
- Systems Integration: Utilize QuickBooks Online (QBO), Xero, NetSuite, and AP automation platforms (e.g., Bill.com, Ramp, Tipalti) for seamless financial tracking.
- Reporting & Auditing: Maintain accurate general ledger expense coding, reconcile AP aging reports, and provide clean financial insights to executive leadership.
Requirements & QualificationsExperience & Seniority
- Controller-Level Background: Track record of managing complete AP operations at a Controller or Finance Manager level.
- Process Improvement: Demonstrated ability to build SOPs, optimize approval workflows, and improve operational efficiency.
- AP Control Mastery: Strong command of internal controls, fraud prevention, and vendor management.
Software & Setup
- Systems: High proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO), Xero, NetSuite, or similar ERP/accounting platforms.
- Workstation: Reliable high-speed internet, secure computer, and a dedicated quiet remote workspace.
Logistics & Communication
- Language: Flawless written and spoken English.
- Timezone: Available to attend mandatory weekly syncs during U.S. Eastern business hours.
- Responsiveness: Guaranteed email response time within 24–48 hours.
- Standards: Uncompromising commitment to accuracy, precision, and confidentiality.
Application Instructions (Strictly Required)
To verify your attention to detail, applications that do not follow these exact instructions will be automatically disqualified.
- Required Opening Keyword: Your cover letter/application MUST start with the exact phrase: "AP CONTROLLER".
- Required 3–5 Minute Video Link: Include a link (Loom, Google Drive, or Unlisted YouTube) containing:
- Introduction: Overview of your controller experience (company types, team size, level of responsibility).
- Full AP Walkthrough: Step-by-step breakdown of how you manage the AP process (intake to payment).
- Workflow Improvement: A real example of an AP control or workflow you designed/improved and the result.
- Systems Breakdown: List of accounting and AP software tools you master (e.g., QBO, Xero, NetSuite, Bill.com).
- Resume: Attach your updated Resume/CV.
- Availability: State your notice period and earliest available start date.
Pay: Rs50,000.00 - Rs120,000.00 per month
Work Location: Remote