Manager - Controllership Support

Role & responsibilities

• Oversee core accounting operations: Fixed Assets, Intercompany Transactions, General Ledger, Cash and Payroll Accounting
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and IFRS across all accounting and reporting activities.
• Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with quality, speed, and accuracy.
• Lead planning and execution of major finance systems transformation, including stakeholder alignment, process redesign, user training, and operational readiness to ensure a smooth and effective implementation across regions
• Partner with global/regional finance teams to streamline reporting and implement consistent accounting policies and controls.
• Develop and monitor SOX-compliant processes and controls.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, automation, and simplification in all controllership functions.
• Identify and execute process optimization opportunities, leveraging technology and lean finance practices.
• Mentor and lead a team of finance professionals; build capabilities through training and performance management.
• Collaborate with internal/external auditors, Tax, FP&A, HR, IT, and Global Process Owners.
• Ensure integrity of financial information and resolve discrepancies or issues proactively.

Key Metrics Role is Accountable For:

• Timely and accurate month-end and year-end close
• Zero audit non-compliance (internal and external audits)
• Effectiveness of transition (process & system) execution (on time, within scope)
• Percentage improvement in manual efforts/process automation YoY
• Quality of intercompany and reconciliation processes
• Employee engagement and development metrics (retention, promotion readiness)
• Number of process improvements or innovations implemented annually
• Identifying growth and new value-added support opportunities

Preferred candidate profile

• CA preferred; MBA (Finance), CPA (USA), or ACCA (UK) with strong controllership experience also accepted
• 15+ years in finance, with deep expertise in GL, intercompany, fixed assets, cash, and payroll
• 6+ years in leadership, managing teams and driving process ownership or transformation
• Strong experience in US GAAP/IFRS reporting, with MNC or shared services exposure
• Proven ability to manage financial close cycles, compliance, and audit coordination
• Hands-on in process transitions and finance transformation; strong in change management
• Skilled in financial systems and Excel; automation/analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in or with Global Shared Services (GSS/SSC)
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams across regions and influence stakeholders