General Accounting - Team Lead

The role of Strategic Finance Manager at Mold-Masters, a global leader in the plastics industry, involves serving as a team leader for designated Business units (BU)/ Function/ Process at GFC. You will be responsible for coordinating with team members, process leads, business controllers, GFC manager, and corporate accounting teams to execute the strategic plans of the organization related to the BUs. Additionally, you will assist management in determining the feasibility of implementing special projects and developing new programs while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Your operational responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with internal controls, SOX, accounting policies & procedures, and other statutory requirements. You will be expected to maintain high-quality services, meet global stakeholders" expectations, and optimize resource utilization for maximum service quality. Coordinating with the team to complete statutory audits and publishing useful KPIs and metrics for performance evaluation will also be part of your role. Moreover, you will be involved in streamlining processes across GFC business units, maintaining Standard Operating Procedures, and managing ongoing projects while keeping the management informed of any challenges faced. People management is a crucial aspect of this role, where you will ensure adequate backup plans for holidays, vacations, and absences to ensure business continuity. Establishing performance plans for team members, guiding supervisors in the same, and driving development initiatives for all team members will be key responsibilities. Additionally, you will be required to provide necessary coaching, both internally and externally, as needed, and focus on driving employee engagement and satisfaction through periodic meetings to discuss the team's status. This position at Hillenbrand Global shared service Organization in Coimbatore, India, offers the opportunity to work with and learn from geographically diverse teams across Asia, Europe, and North America. Basic qualifications for this role include being a CA/CMA with a minimum of 5 years of experience in finance management. A strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), experience with large automated accounting systems, and excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. Strong interpersonal, supervisory, and customer service skills are also required. Join Mold-Masters, an Operating Company of Hillenbrand, and be part of a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers worldwide. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, Hillenbrand shapes solutions that best serve its associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. Shape what matters for tomorrow with us. Visit www.Hillenbrand.com to learn more about our purpose and offerings.,