Kovid Pathak

Background

About Kovid Pathak

I’m a results-driven Finance Leader with 12+ years of expertise in US accounting, QuickBooks, and full-cycle financial operations, specializing in AR/AP, invoicing, and reconciliation within the Staffing & IT sectors. My strength lies in building efficient, scalable finance processes, leading cross-functional teams, and aligning financial strategy with business goals—delivering clarity, control, and continuous improvement in fast-paced environments. With over 12 years of progressive experience in finance management across the IT, staffing, and manufacturing industries, I bring a proven track record of streamlining operations, optimizing cash flow, and aligning financial strategies with business growth. My core strength lies in leading cross-functional finance teams across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Billing, Timesheets, and Financial Reporting, with a deep hands-on background in QuickBooks, cash management, and compliance. I have successfully managed and optimized the full financial cycle — Order to Cash (O2C), Procure to Pay (P2P), and Record to Report (R2R) — ensuring financial accuracy, reducing billing cycle time, and increasing collections efficiency. In my recent leadership role, I oversaw a team handling AR, AP, and timesheets, delivering measurable improvements in invoice turnaround and reconciliation accuracy, while maintaining tight controls on expenses and income allocations. My expertise extends to: End-to-end invoicing, MSA & SOW creation Financial statement preparation & reconciliation Cash flow forecasting and management Chart of accounts design & general ledger accuracy Process automation and ERP system optimization US GAAP, I-GAAP, and IFRS compliance I thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments like the staffing and IT sectors, where agility and compliance are both critical. My professional goal is to continue contributing to organizations by building scalable, transparent, and data-driven finance functions, while mentoring high-performing teams and embracing technology to drive results.