Manager - Accounting
- Gurgaon, Haryana
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead and manage a large GL team (100+ FTEs), ensuring high levels of engagement, productivity, and performance.
- Set clear goals, KPIs, and development plans for team members across various levels.
- Build a strong leadership pipeline through mentoring, coaching, and succession planning.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee all GL activities including journal entries, accruals, intercompany transactions, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
- Maintain compliance with accounting standards (IFRS/US GAAP) and internal policies.
- Review and approve high-value or complex accounting entries and adjustments.
- Identify opportunities for process standardization, simplification, and automation.
- Lead transformation initiatives using tools like RPA, AI, and ERP enhancements (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
- Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
- Ensure robust internal controls are in place and regularly tested.
- Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and resolving queries.
- Monitor and mitigate operational risks related to GL processes.
- Act as a key liaison between the shared services team and corporate finance, business units, and external partners.
- Provide strategic insights and updates to senior leadership on GL performance and issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (AP, AR, FP&A, Tax) to ensure seamless financial operations.
- Deliver accurate and timely reports, dashboards, and analyses.
- Support management with insights into financial trends, anomalies, and opportunities.
- Ensure data integrity and consistency across reporting platforms.
- Champion employee development through structured training programs and career pathing.
- Promote a positive work environment that values diversity, inclusion, and psychological safety.
- Address performance issues constructively and in alignment with company values.
- CA/CPA/MBA Finance or equivalent qualification.
- 15+ years of experience in finance operations, with at least 8 years in a leadership role managing large teams.
- At least last 5 years in captive / shared services
- Strong understanding of GL processes, accounting principles, and financial systems.
- Experience in a shared services or global delivery model is highly preferred.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
- Experience on Blackline will be advantage