Manager - Accounts and Finance

We are seeking a Manager Accounts & Finance who will support our growing CFO Services Team in Bangalore & Udupi locations in Karnataka.

Job purpose

The purpose of this job is to oversee financial operations, manage accounting teams, and ensure compliance with US financial regulations.

Duties and responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with company goals
• Implement and maintain accounting policies and procedures
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow
• Supervise day-to-day accounting activities (payables, receivables, payroll, etc.).
• Drive process improvements and efficiency initiatives.
• Manage audits and coordinate with external auditors
• Lead and mentor the accounting and finance team
• Conduct performance reviews and set goals for team members
• Collaborate with other departments to achieve organizational objectives.
• Analyze financial data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Mitigate financial risks and implement internal controls.
• Analyze financial data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monthly Submission of MIS Reports to Management and Banks
• Ensure timely closure of monthly closing activities.
• Ensure monthly and quarterly deliverables on timely basis like vendor reconciliation Ensure setting up of the internal control policies and adherence of policies
• Meet defined department goals and activity metrics
• Monthly Closing of accounts and preparation of MIS, P&L, Balance sheets etc.
• Responsible for the Credit Management monthly cycle - Call clients for due, overdue items; Establish and maintain accounts relationships with the clients
• Monitor customer account details and identify and investigate non payments, delayed payments and reconcile gaps in payment and collection systems/records;
• Take ownership in getting business inputs for key P&L and Balance Sheet items

Qualifications/Skills

• CA/MBA/CPA with 10+ yrs of experience in Accounting, Finance Reporting etc.
• Proven experience as a finance manager or similar role, preferably in a multinational environment
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial regulations
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Solid team management skills with ability to guide/mentor multiple junior associates
• Strong Financial Modelling skills with ability to build Budgets, Forecasts/Projections
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience in ERP systems like SAGE 500 and QuickBooks would be preferred
• Exposure to Business Intelligence tools like PowerBI would be a plus
• Should show confidence and prowess to interact with top management of the client with ability to ask the right questions and add value to the deliverables
• Should be dynamic and ready to face challenging situations especially during month end

Working conditions

• Should be able to work in shifts, supporting clients in US time zones
• Work location is in Udupi