India Operations Head

Role Overview: As the India Operations Head for a leading US-based accounting and taxation advisory firm, your primary responsibility will be to drive business growth, lead operations, and manage the integration between the Indian and US teams. A crucial aspect of your role will involve bridging the cultural gap between the teams to ensure effective communication, collaboration, and alignment on goals. Your leadership, cultural intelligence, and ability to drive performance while fostering seamless collaboration will be paramount in this position. Key Responsibilities: - Strategic Business Expansion: Develop and execute a growth strategy to expand the firm's market presence in India, identify new business opportunities, build client relationships, and drive revenue growth. - Cross-Cultural Leadership: Bridge the cultural gap between Indian and US teams, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and understanding of business practices across regions. - Team Leadership & Development: Lead a diverse, multi-location team of accounting professionals, tax advisors, and business support staff. Foster an inclusive and high-performance culture that encourages collaboration and alignment across different geographies. - Operational Integration: Ensure seamless operational integration between the India and US offices, driving efficiency and aligning processes across both regions to meet global standards. - Client Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships, provide top-tier advisory services, and ensure consistent value delivery from both local and global teams. - Market Intelligence: Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and competitor activities in India to stay ahead of the curve and adjust strategies accordingly. - P&L Oversight: Manage the financial performance of the India office, meet budget targets, and effectively manage operational costs. - Innovation & Best Practices: Implement global best practices tailored to the local Indian market, lead innovation in service delivery and internal operations to enhance efficiency and client satisfaction. Qualifications Required: - Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of senior leadership experience in accounting, taxation, or advisory services, including managing cross-functional teams across different locations. - Cultural Intelligence: Proven ability to bridge the cultural gap between teams from different regions (India and the US), understanding both Indian and US work cultures, business practices, and communication styles. - Leadership Skills: Experience in leading diverse teams, driving collaboration, and managing complex, cross-geography projects. - Strategic Mindset: Strong ability to create and execute business strategies driving growth while adapting to local market dynamics. - Industry Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Indian tax laws, accounting regulations, and international advisory standards, with experience in compliance and advisory services. - Communication: Excellent communication skills to facilitate understanding and alignment between Indian and US teams at all levels. - Education: CA (Chartered Accountant) or equivalent in accounting, taxation, or business management, with an MBA or similar management qualification considered a plus.,