Sr Mgr. Accounting

Job description

Company and benefits

Job ID

SRMGR015609

Employment Type

Regular

Work Style

on-site

Location

Noida,UP,India

Role

Sr Mgr. Accounting

Company Overview

With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we're only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.

At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.

Here, we know that you're more than your work. That's why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose — a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you're passionate about our purpose — people —then we can't wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We're united by purpose, inspired by you.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager – General Ledger Controllership to lead our global GL function and ensure strong financial governance, accurate reporting, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. This role will be pivotal in driving process excellence, managing financial close cycles, and enhancing internal controls across entities and geographies.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in General Ledger accounting, IFRS/US GAAP/Local GAAP, and controllership practices, coupled with proven leadership experience in managing diverse accounting teams.

This position will report to the Director – Finance / Global Controllership and will involve close collaboration with global Finance, FP&A, Tax, Audit, and business stakeholders.

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Key Responsibilities

1. General Ledger Ownership & Reporting

• Lead and oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of financial reporting.
• Own and manage the global trial balance, including reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Ensure accurate preparation and review of financial statements under IFRS/US GAAP/IND-AS/Local GAAP.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations, flux analysis, and control checks; present quarterly balance sheet reviews to senior management.

• Drive process excellence for intercompany reconciliations, eliminations, and foreign currency translations.

• Controllership & Compliance

• Establish and monitor robust internal controls around GL and closing processes in alignment with SOX/ICFR requirements.

• Ensure regulatory, statutory, and audit compliance across jurisdictions.
• Partner with internal and external auditors to support statutory audits, internal audits, and compliance reviews.

• Maintain strong governance on accounting policies, documentation, and risk management practices.

• Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing GL controllership team (10–15 members).

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Provide coaching, training, and career development opportunities for team members.

• Transformation & Process Excellence

• Identify opportunities to standardize, automate, and optimize GL and reporting processes.

• Champion the use of ERP systems, financial tools, and data analytics to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.

• Drive change initiatives related to system implementations, acquisitions, and policy updates.

• Business Partnership & Strategic Support

• Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Operations teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making.

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on complex accounting issues, technical guidance, and policy interpretation.

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Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) / CPA / ACCA, with 12–15 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 10 years in GL controllership or related leadership roles in large/global organizations.
• Strong technical expertise in IFRS, US GAAP, IND-AS, and Local GAAPs.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.), advanced Excel, and reporting tools.
• Experience in managing global finance operations or shared service center environments is highly preferred.

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Key Skills & Competencies

• Proven ability to lead and inspire teams across geographies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Demonstrated project management and change management experience.
• High integrity, professionalism, and commitment to financial discipline.

Where we're going

UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it's our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow

UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including the recruitment process.

Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process

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