Key Responsibilities / Job Description: • Lead and manage the entire Record to Report (RTR) process, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of financial statements for US multi-unit restaurant clients. • Oversee month-end/quarter-end/year-end close processes, ensuring adherence to deadlines and accuracy of all financial records. • Provide strategic guidance on accounting and reporting issues, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies. • Review and ensure accuracy in financial reporting, including balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement packages. • Lead and manage a team of junior accountants, ensuring their professional growth, effective training, and high-quality work output. • Review and approve variance analysis, providing insight and recommendations for improvements to senior management. • Provide oversight for Cash Flow forecasting, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business operations. • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for the preparation and review of audit and tax requests. • Review accounting policies and provide guidance on the adoption of new accounting standards and guidance. • Act as a liaison between senior management and junior teams, providing regular updates on the status of financial reporting and process improvements. • Assist with high-level budgeting, proformas, and financial forecasting for key stakeholders. • Evaluate and optimize financial processes, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with internal controls. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights that support business decision-making. • Ensure that all RTR activities are in alignment with corporate strategy and client requirements. Pre-requisites: • Qualified CA, MBA in Finance, or similar advanced qualification. • Extensive knowledge of US GAAP and accounting standards, with experience in leading accounting teams and strategic decision-making. • Advanced experience in accounting software, particularly QuickBooks / Sage Intacct / Oracle Net Suite, R365 and other ERP tools. • Proven leadership abilities, with experience in managing and mentoring teams of accountants. • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage with senior stakeholders and clients effectively. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex accounting issues. • In-depth experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance activities. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards. • Strong organizational and time management skills. A proactive and results-driven mindset, with a desire to continuously improve processes and achieve business objectives.