Snigdha Arya
Austin,TX
Summary
Results-driven procurement and governance professional with extensive expertise in P2P processes, system implementation, and vendor management. Proven track record of achieving significant cost and time savings while ensuring strict compliance with regulatory requirements underscores a commitment to operational excellence. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with a proactive, detail-oriented leadership style, foster efficiency and elevate procurement operations. Dedicated to driving continuous improvement and delivering strategic value by leveraging the latest technology in organizational practices.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager, P2P Operations
Zscaler Inc.
Austin, TX (Remote)
09.2024 - Current
- Driving/adopting AI automation in a few areas relating to Procurement and AP
- Closely partnered with leaders across the business, and drive transformation and efficiency throughout the Source to Pay lifecycle.
- Monitor and report on key procurement and payables metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Mentor the P2P and AP teams, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
- Reduce PO approval cycle time and Invoice approval cycle time, increasing the FPY overall.
- Operational business leader of Corporate card program
- Partnered on TPRM implementation (ServiceNow)
- Implemented Navan (T&E tool) and some add-ons for business visa, Reshop tools
- Managed Global Uber account and provided a centralized solution where Uber did not exist.
- Escalation point for broken processes in the entire S2P realm
- Policy and process enhancements to their core.
- SOX controls' owner with a clear understanding of SoD, and audit and compliance requirements.
- Tools - Coupa, NetSuite, ServiceNow, Jira, Asana, Navan, and many similar platforms
Sr. Procurement Specialist
Cloudflare, Inc.
Austin, TX
04.2024 - Current
- Managed a diverse portfolio of suppliers, ensuring compliance with company standards and policies.
- Lead initiatives around e-invoicing, punch-outs etc.
- Obtain RFPs for various departments
- Working cross functionally to improve Requisition approval cycle times
- Revamp Approval workflows and thresholds
- System (Coupa and Certa) enhancements to best leverage the systems we have in place
- Collaborate internally to educate internal stakeholders of various policies and how-to’s in different systems.
Accounts Payable Manager
Cloudflare, Inc.
Austin, TX
04.2022 - 03.2024
- Lead the full cycle AP processes for our global operations overseeing a spend over $40M a month
- One of the business owners for the new T&E tool implemented in the organization.
- Developed comprehensive payment plans to optimize FCF for operations.
- A/P Aging detailed Analysis - Develop and maintain applicable AP policies, procedures, controls and metrics and provide monthly reporting to management
- Collaborate with key internal/External stakeholders on projects and implementations
- Develop and manage internal controls related to accounts payable cycle to ensure compliance with SOX - Ensure adherence to AP monthly closing timelines
- Validate AP and Fixed assets reconciliation
- Developing KPIs and relevant metrics to monitor performance and drive change within the organization
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Cloudflare, Inc.
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Highly skilled at utilizing Coupa and NetSuite for performing A/P functions
- A/P Aging detailed Analysis - Track AP Debit Balances
- Well versed with Multi subsidiary and Multi currency environment
- Assist in accurate and timely month end closing responsibilities
- Work with FP&A and other teams to understand the implications of tax, GL codes, prepaid etc. in different countries
- Own 1099 filings
- Assist with Requests - Bank account and Credit card reconciliation
- Perform Vendor maintenance
- Staff in diverse Expense policy (Celonis)
- Hands on experience with Blackline, Celonis, etc.
- Special projects including any process improvement projects.
Staff Accountant
Argodesign
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Support accurate and timely month end closing - Monthly and Quarterly Financial reporting
- Bank account and Credit card reconciliation
- P&L review on regular basis for G/L coding
- Preparing Journal Entries
- Assist in Quarterly and yearly Forecasting
- SME in travel & Expense policy (Expensify)
- Hands on experience with 10k ft, Zoho, Slack, 1Password etc. admin level
- Special projects including any process improvement projects.
Education
Master of Business Administration MBA - Accounting and Business/Management
St. Edwards University
Austin, TX05.2015
PG Diploma - Business Administration
South Delhi Polytechnic
Delhi, India01.2008
Bachelors of Arts - undefined
Delhi University
Delhi, India01.2007
Skills
- Coupa expertise
- NetSuite proficiency
- System implementations - Navan, Certa, NetSuite, Coupa
- Metric Reporting and Data Analysis
- Continuous process refinement
- Regulatory compliance management
- Effective communication strategy development
- Travel and expense management
- Strong organizational skills
- Experience in multi-entity operations
- Team leadership
LANGUAGES
Hindi — Native
Punjabi — Intermediate
Timeline
Sr. Manager, P2P Operations
Zscaler Inc.
09.2024 - Current
Sr. Procurement Specialist
Cloudflare, Inc.
04.2024 - Current
Accounts Payable Manager
Cloudflare, Inc.
04.2022 - 03.2024
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Cloudflare, Inc.
11.2019 - 03.2021
Staff Accountant
Argodesign
03.2019 - 10.2019
PG Diploma - Business Administration
South Delhi Polytechnic
Bachelors of Arts - undefined
Delhi University
Master of Business Administration MBA - Accounting and Business/Management
St. Edwards University