VP/ Director- Accounting

Location

Position Overview

Vice President or Director of Accounting

supporting the firms global fund, management company, and corporate accounting

CFO and finance leadership

Key Responsibilities

Global Fund & Corporate Accounting

• Lead accounting and reporting for Strongholds

  investment funds, management company

  , and other global entities. 
• Manage core finance functions including

  payroll, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets

  , and related general ledger activities for the firm. 
• Oversee preparation of accurate, timely financial statements, capital accounts, distribution schedules, and investor-level reporting packages. 

• Manage the financial reporting and capital activity for fund investors in a General Partner / Limited Partner structure

  , including capital calls, distributions, investor statements, and waterfall allocations. 
• Ensure compliance with

  US GAAP

  , maintain rigorous monthly/quarterly reconciliations, and oversee internal control systems. 
• Develop and enforce global accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistency and accuracy across jurisdictions. 
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors for tax estimates, cash flow planning, and liquidity support. 
• Establish and maintain a

  strong internal controls environment

  to mitigate operational and financial risks. 
• Work with

  CFO and finance leadership

  on strategic financial reporting, decision-support analysis, and organizational planning. 
• Partner with

  FP&A, tax, legal, and compliance teams

  to ensure end-to-end coordination of accounting with firm-wide activities. 
• Identify and implement

  process improvements

  to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of accounting operations. 

India GCC Oversight & Local Operations

• Lead

  India statutory and tax accounting

  in collaboration with local advisors and external vendors. 
• Oversee execution and documentation of

  transfer pricing

  policies between India and global entities. 
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of India-specific financial statements, payroll, GST, TDS, and other regulatory filings. 
• Support local audits, compliance reviews, and engagement with legal/tax consultants and government agencies. 
• Partner with the

  Head of Stronghold India

  to ensure local operations align with global expectations and timelines. 

Leadership & Collaboration

• Manage and mentor internal accounting team members in India, fostering a culture of high performance and accountability. 
• Coordinate with global and local vendors, auditors, and service providers to execute end-to-end financial workflows. 
• Champion consistent reporting standards, financial discipline, and professional development across the team. 
• Build strong relationships across time zones and departments to support firm-wide initiatives. 

Mandatory Qualifications

• 12+ years

  of experience in accounting and finance roles, with significant leadership exposure. 
• CA, CPA, or CFA qualification (at least one is required). 
• Prior experience in a

  Global Capability Center (GCC)

  or in a

  Big Four accounting firm supporting financial services or investment organizations

  is

  mandatory

  . 
• Deep experience with

  US GAAP

  , fund-level accounting, and global consolidation. 
• Strong background in

  transfer pricing compliance and execution

  . 
• Prior experience in

  private equity, asset management, or hedge fund

  environments. 
• Strong communication skills written and verbal — with demonstrated ability to work across geographies and functions. 
• History of maintaining internal controls, managing reporting rigor, and scaling finance operations. 
• Must be

  based in Bangalore

  and able to work

  on-site 5 days/week

  . 
• Willing to travel to the US

  1–2 times annually

  . 

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with

  Blackline

  and

  Sage Intacct

  . 
• Experience managing investor reporting, fund-level audits, or capital account reconciliations. 
• Exposure to intercompany eliminations, multi-entity structures, and regulatory coordination.