AKM Global

Job Title: India Operations Head - Business Expansion & Cross-Cultural Leadership.

Location: Bangalore, India.

Client: Leading US-Based Accounting and Taxation Advisory Firm.

About Our Client:

- Our client is a leading US-based accounting and taxation advisory firm, renowned for delivering high-quality services including tax planning, compliance, and business advisory.

- With a presence in multiple global markets, the firm is focused on expanding its operations in India.

- They are looking for an experienced India Operations Head to lead their business growth in India, manage cross-functional teams, and bridge the cultural gap between the Indian and US offices.

- This role requires strong leadership, cultural intelligence, and the ability to drive performance while fostering seamless collaboration between both regions.

Job Description:

- The India Operations Head will be responsible for driving business growth, leading operations, and managing the integration between Indian and US teams.

- A key part of this role will be to bridge the cultural differences between the teams, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and alignment on goals.

- This position requires a leader who understands both Indian and US business cultures and can leverage this knowledge to create an environment of mutual respect, trust, and high performance.

Key Responsibilities:

- Strategic Business Expansion: Develop and execute a growth strategy to expand the firm's market presence in India.

- Identify new business opportunities, build client relationships, and drive revenue growth.

- Cross-Cultural Leadership: Bridge the cultural gap between Indian and US teams, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and understanding of business practices across regions.

- Team Leadership & Development: Lead a diverse, multi-location team of accounting professionals, tax advisors, and business support staff.

- Foster an inclusive and high-performance culture that encourages collaboration and alignment across different geographies.

- Operational Integration: Ensure seamless operational integration between the India and US offices, driving efficiency and aligning processes across both regions to meet global standards.

- Client Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing them with top-tier advisory services and ensuring that both local and global teams deliver consistent value.

- Market Intelligence: Continuously monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and competitor activities in India to stay ahead of the curve and adjust strategies accordingly.

- P&L Oversight: Manage the financial performance of the India office, ensuring that budget targets are met, and operational costs are effectively managed.

- Innovation & Best Practices: Implement global best practices while tailoring solutions to the local Indian market.

- Lead innovation in both service delivery and internal operations to improve efficiency and client satisfaction.

Key Requirements:

- Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of senior leadership experience in accounting, taxation, or advisory services, with experience managing cross-functional teams across different locations.

- Cultural Intelligence: Proven ability to bridge the cultural gap between teams from different regions (India and the US).

- Understanding of both Indian and US work cultures, business practices, and communication styles.

- Leadership Skills: Experience in leading and motivating diverse teams, driving collaboration, and managing complex, cross-geography projects.

- Strategic Mindset: Strong ability to create and execute business strategies that drive growth while adapting to local market dynamics.

- Industry Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Indian tax laws, accounting regulations, and international advisory standards.

- Experience in both compliance and advisory services is essential.

- Communication: Excellent communication skills with the ability to facilitate understanding and alignment between Indian and US teams at all levels.

- Education: CA (Chartered Accountant) or equivalent in accounting, taxation, or business management.

An MBA or similar management qualification is a plus.

Why Join Our Client:.

Global Impact: Play a key role in expanding a globally recognized firm's footprint in India, with the opportunity to bridge two important business cultures and shape the firm's future in the region.

Career Growth: Be part of an expanding business with significant opportunities for leadership advancement as the firm grows its operations in India.

Dynamic Work Environment: Work in a collaborative, high-energy environment that values both innovation and operational excellence across borders.

Competitive Compensation: Enjoy an attractive salary package, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.