Financial Reporting Supervisor

Job Title: Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting Supervisor [US-GAAP]

Reports To: Global Controller

Location: Pune India

About Clyde Industries Inc.

Clyde Industries Inc, a Kadant Inc. company, is a leading provider of engineered products and services for the pulp and paper industry. As part of Kadant Inc., a publicly traded company listed on the US stock exchange, Clyde Industries upholds the highest standards of financial integrity, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance.

Position Summary:

The Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting Supervisor will lead the execution of internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance across the organization. This role is responsible for preparing and maintaining financial narratives, conducting walkthroughs, and coordinating internal audits to ensure full adherence to US GAAP standards. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical accounting background, a proactive compliance mindset, and the ability to collaborate across finance, audit, and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Compliance

· Maintain and update accounting policies and procedures to reflect regulatory changes and best practices.

· Lead collection, review and submission of ad-hoc reports to corporate office

Internal Controls & SOX Compliance

· Design, implement, and monitor internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).

· Lead the annual SOX compliance cycle, including risk assessments, control testing, and remediation tracking.

· Develop and maintain control narratives and process documentation.

Audit Coordination

· Serve as the primary liaison for internal and external audit teams.

· Coordinate walkthroughs and testing activities with process owners and auditors.

· Track audit findings and ensure timely resolution of control deficiencies.

Process Improvement

· Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and control processes.

· Support automation and digital finance initiatives to enhance control effectiveness and reporting accuracy.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

· Collaborate with FP&A, local accounting, tax, and IT teams to ensure integrated financial governance.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.

· BIG 4 experience preferred

· 4+ years of experience in financial reporting, internal controls, and SOX compliance.

· Strong knowledge of US GAAP and COSO framework (required experience)

· Experience with ERP systems and audit management tools.

· Excellent communication and documentation skills.