Financial Controller

**Financial Controller - India Shared Services Center**

**Position Overview**

As the Financial Controller/Accounting Manager, you will be at the forefront of our strategic initiative to bring the global corporate accounting functions in-house. Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, you will oversee day-to-day general ledger accounting operations for all entities across the globe and play a pivotal role in building a high-performing accounting team from the ground up in India.

This role requires strong leadership, ownership, and hands-on accounting expertise. You will manage the global general ledger functions while supervising the billing, collections, and accounts payable teams based in India while helping to recruit, train, and scale a team of accounting professionals. You will also collaborate closely with US-based leadership.

Long-term, this position offers significant growth opportunities as you contribute to transforming our India operations into a regional accounting shared services center.

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Team Development & Leadership**: Lead the strategy and execution of building an in-house accounting team, initially performing hands-on accounting tasks while scaling the team to meet business needs.
- **General Ledger Management**: Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including journal entries, reconciliations, and the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP.
- **Oversight of Billing, Collections, and Accounts Payable**: Oversee the various India based individuals on the billing, collections, and accounts payable teams.
- **Global Collaboration**: Partner with US-based accounting leadership and cross-functional teams to align processes and deliverables across regions.
- **Transition Management**: Support the transition of corporate accounting functions from third-party partners, leveraging your experience to establish robust in-house operations.
- **Process Optimization**: Develop and implement efficient accounting workflows to support a high-volume, high-growth environment.
- **Compliance and Reporting**: Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, adherence to internal policies, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- **Strategic Contribution**: Participate in long-term initiatives to position India as a key regional shared services center for global corporate accounting.

**Performance Expectations**
- Build and scale a high-functioning accounting team within defined timelines.
- Deliver timely and accurate general ledger activities and financial reports.
- Maintain consistent compliance with US GAAP and regulatory requirements.
- Support smooth transitions from third-party accounting partners.
- Demonstrate strong ownership and autonomy in managing team and operational deliverables.

**Requirements**:
**Qualifications**

Educational Background:

- BS/BA degree in Accounting or a related field. CPA or equivalent is preferred.

**Experience**:

- 10+ years of accounting experience, including leadership roles in managing teams and scaling operations.
- Strong expertise in US GAAP and general ledger accounting.
- Proven experience collaborating with US-based teams in a global organization.
- Background in professional or managed services industries is a plus.

**Skills**:

- Exceptional leadership, team building, and mentorship abilities.
- High degree of ownership and autonomy.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

**Why Join Us?**
- Opportunity to lead and shape a critical team within a high-growth organization.
- Direct involvement in building a regional accounting shared services center in India for global operations.
- Career progression as the roles and responsibilities expand.
- Work in a collaborative and globally connected environment.