Accounting Manager

Summary:

The Accounting Manager (US Process) will be responsible for overseeing and managing the accounting operations for US-based clients/business units. This role includes maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, managing month-end/year-end closing activities, supervising the accounting team, and supporting audits. The ideal candidate must have strong knowledge of US accounting standards, excellent analytical skills, and experience handling end-to-end accounting for US entities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Accounting Operations

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities for US entities/clients.
• Oversee AP, AR, payroll accounting, bank reconciliations, and general ledger functions.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet schedules.

2. Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (US GAAP).
• Review and finalize month-end and year-end close activities.
• Provide variance analysis and financial insights to management.
• Prepare management reports, MIS, and dashboards as required.

3. Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with

  US GAAP, IRS regulations, and company policies

  .
• Maintain strong internal controls across all accounting processes.
• Support federal, state, and local tax filings by coordinating with tax consultants.

4. Audit & Documentation

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during financial and tax audits.
• Ensure proper documentation, work papers, and audit-ready financial records.

5. Team Leadership

• Supervise and mentor the accounting team.
• Review team outputs and ensure accuracy and timely deliverables.
• Support training and performance improvement for team members.

6. Tools & Systems

• Work with accounting software such as

  QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle

  , or other US ERP systems.
• Support implementation and optimization of accounting tools and workflows.

Requirements:

Education & Certifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
• CPA or CA/US CMA (preferred but not mandatory).

Experience

• 5–10 years of accounting experience with at least 2–3 years handling

  US accounting

  .
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience in managing a team.

Skills

• Excellent knowledge of GL,AP, AR, payroll accounting, and reconciliations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in US accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, etc.).
• Strong communication skills to work with US clients and stakeholders.

Key Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• Leadership & team management
• Deadline-oriented
• Process improvement mindset
• High integrity and professionalism