Function Delivery Associate Director

Skill required: Intelligent Finance Operations - Financial Analysis
Designation: Function Delivery Associate Director
Qualifications:Any Graduation
Years of Experience:18 to 28 years
About Accenture
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security.Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services, and Accenture Song— all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 699,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at www.accenture.com What would you do? We are seeking a seasoned Finance leader to head a multi tower Finance Shared Services organization supporting a large, complex Insurance portfolio across US and International markets. The role provides end to end ownership of service delivery, controllership, statutory and regulatory reporting, close acceleration, transformation (RPA/automation), transitions, governance, and client engagement. The roles is required to drive KPI/SLA achievement, ensure process control integrity, and partner with global controllership and business stakeholders to deliver high quality, compliant, and efficient outcomes. Key Responsibilities Service Delivery & Controllership • Own end to end delivery across Record to Report (R2R), Financial & Regulatory Reporting, GL close, Investment Accounting/Reporting, Revenue Accounting, and Management Reporting. • Ensure timely and accurate US GAAP, NAIC STAT, IFRS, local statutory, tax and regulatory submissions across US and international entities. • Oversee balance sheet reconciliations; drive root cause analysis and clearance of aged/open items; ensure robust process controls (client & internal). Operating Model & Governance • Build, Scale & Manage shared services operating model: talent acquisition, capability building, KPI framework, process health, and efficiency programs. • Lead governance cadence: monthly stakeholder reviews, quarterly steering committees, and comprehensive risk/compliance reporting. • Create structured retention, succession planning, IDPs, and document critical processes with counterpart sign offs.
What are we looking for? •Transformation & Productivity • Lead Close acceleration, Rapid Process Automation, RPA/Robotic Automation, standard close calendar implementation, MJE coding standards, and cross tower process standardization. • Deliver measurable productivity/yield and drive continuous improvement across all towers (AP/GA/FA/R2R/Reporting) Transitions & Migrations • Partner with Transition Leads for seamless handovers & transitions, own strategic assessment, due diligence, solution identification, knowledge transfer, pilot, and stabilization. • Manage new business RFIs/RFPs, onsite/offshore migrations across US/Europe; set up accounts and align service scope/SLAs. Required Qualifications & Experience • 20+ years total experience with 15+ years in Finance & Accounting within BFSI (Insurance); • Deep domain in Controllership, R2R, GAAP/STAT/IFRS/Tax/Regulatory reporting, investment accounting, and management reporting. • Strong governance and KPI discipline; robust risk/compliance orientation. Education & Certifications • Bachelor’s OR Master’s in Commerce. • Relevant Business Certification. Tools & Technology • Advanced MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint; working knowledge of AS400, SAP, Oracle Applications;
Roles and Responsibilities: •Stakeholder & Client Management • Serve as Engagement Head/Site Lead; act as the point of escalation for service delivery. • Build long term relationships with onshore partners; provide thought leadership, vision, and troubleshooting support. • Partner with client leadership on growth initiatives; own engagement financials and participate in annual budgeting. People Leadership • Manage, motivate, develop, and appraise teams through a structured leadership cascade; run pulse/skips, goal setting, and performance management. • Facilitate knowledge sharing and upskilling to elevate domain maturity and delivery excellence.