Finance Process Lead

Job Description

Financial Accounting, Reporting & Consolidation Prepare monthly Profit & Loss statements and Balance Sheets, including bank and balance sheet reconciliations. Apply Revenue recognition (AS 606), Lease accounting (ASC 842) and other US GAAP standards in financial reporting. Prepare consolidated financial statements and perform intercompany reconciliations across multiple entities. Maintain basic knowledge of India and US taxation. Project & Contract Financial Management Design and analyze project-based budget templates for tracking costs and revenue. Manage contract documentation and ensure financial compliance as per agreement terms. Prepare site-wise financial reports. Accounts Receivable & Collections Manage end-to-end AR processes including invoicing, collections, and customer reconciliations. Analyze AR aging, DSO, and collection KPIs; support dispute resolution with operations. Generate actionable AR insights and support escalation workflows. Accounts Payable & Site Cost Tracking Prepare site-level payment reports for outstanding and paid amounts. Perform cost reviews aligned with project budgets; track discrepancies and highlight concerns. Collaborate with procurement and operations for vendor reconciliations and issue resolution. Reporting & Analytics Prepare and present key financial reports/dashboards (revenue, AR/AP, cost) for management review. Deliver project and contract-specific reports with actionable insights. Drive data integrity and process automation in reporting workflows. Acquisition Support Assist in financial due diligence for potential acquisitions, including analysis of target financials, revenue streams, AR/AP positions, and cost structures. Support the development of integration budgets, financial models, and post-acquisition performance tracking. Collaborate with leadership and external consultants during the acquisition lifecycle. Audit, Controls & Process Improvements Coordinate internal and external audits, including documentation and schedule preparation. Maintain audit-ready records. Evaluate internal controls and actively contribute to continuous process improvements. Work closely with the CFO to lead and manage financial and operational projects Preferred Skills Experience in Accounting, Reporting, Financial Operations, and Project Finance, with a solid understanding of US GAAP. Exposure to customer-facing finance tasks, including contract financials, dispute resolution, and collections strategy. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, pivot tables, and dashboard creation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial data clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Strong stakeholder management experience, including collaboration with cross-functional teams and international clients. Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and attention to detail, particularly in financial analysis and variance reporting. Proven capability to handle multiple priorities, manage time effectively, and perform well under pressure. Comfortable working independently, while also collaborating effectively across teams and management levels. Adaptable, proactive, and eager to take on new responsibilities, with a track record of success in fast-paced and evolving environments. Flexibility to work in US shifts to accommodate time zone differences and support customer and business needs.