US Finance Team Leader

Role Overview: As a Team Leader in US Finance, you will be responsible for managing and leading a team that handles end-to-end finance operations for US-based clients. Your role will involve ensuring compliance with US GAAP, SOX guidelines, and client-specific requirements. You will serve as the primary point of contact for multiple US clients, collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct team meetings, and analyze financial data to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and manage a team of finance professionals supporting US clients. - Ensure adherence to US GAAP, SOX compliance, and client-specific guidelines. - Act as the primary point of contact for multiple US clients, manage expectations, resolve escalations, and ensure high client satisfaction. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes and implement best practices. - Conduct regular team meetings, performance reviews, and provide training and mentorship to team members. - Ensure process documentation is up to date and SOPs are followed consistently. - Review team KPIs and SLAs to ensure high-quality service delivery and identify areas of improvement. - Handle transitions and onboarding of new client processes, ensuring seamless knowledge transfer and ramp-up. - Analyze financial data and reports to identify trends, discrepancies, and improvement opportunities. - Prepare management reports and present insights and status updates to senior leadership and client stakeholders. Qualifications Required: - Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. CPA/MBA preferred. - Minimum 10 years of experience in US Finance operations, with at least 3 years in a team leadership role. - Strong knowledge of US accounting standards, tax laws, and compliance requirements (US GAAP, SOX). - Proven experience in managing multiple US-based clients across varied industries. - Proficient in financial systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms. - Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. - Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret financial data. - Ability to work independently under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Flexible to work in US shifts and across time zones. Company Additional Details: The company prefers candidates with experience in a BPO/KPO/Shared Service environment, exposure to financial planning & analysis (FP&A), budgeting, and forecasting, client-facing roles with US stakeholders, and experience in process improvement, automation, or Six Sigma initiatives.,