Director - Financial Services

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Armanino (USA) is proud to be among the top 20 Largest Firms in the United States of America and one of the Best Places to Work. Armanino (USA) has more than 2500 employees across the USA and more than 20 offices in different states of the USA. We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you don’t check-out of life when you check-in at work. That’s why we’ve created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas. 

This open position is for Armanino India LLP. Armanino India LLP is a fully owned subsidiary of Armanino (USA).

Responsibilities

• Global Team Oversight: Manage Armanino’s Financial Services resources in India, primarily located in Hyderabad and Ahmedabad.

• Responsibilities include coordinating staffing across engagements, managing workloads, training, development, and overall team performance.

• Client Engagement Management: Occasionally oversee day-to-day operations for enterprise clients, including understanding accounting processes, serving as a point of reference for global clients, and providing status updates on engagements.

• Project Leadership: Lead onboarding for new clients, oversee data migration from other providers, and delegate tasks effectively across team members.

• Fund Administration Expertise: Demonstrate strong proficiency in fund operations, including reporting, accounts payable, investor relations, waterfalls, fund economics, and performance metrics. Possess a thorough understanding of open- and closed-ended fund structures (blockers, splitters, REITs) and real estate entities at both property and ownership levels.

• GAAP Reporting: Maintain strong proficiency in GAAP standards and reporting requirements.

• Risk Management: Collaborate with leadership to design, implement, and monitor internal controls that mitigate operational risk.

• Operational Excellence: Develop and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy across the department.

• Leadership & Mentorship: Inspire and mentor team members, fostering a culture of accountability and precision.

• Innovation & Automation: Partner with leadership to drive automation initiatives, including leveraging AI, with the goal of improving client experience and reducing manual errors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Chartered Accountant preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in fund administration, ideally within private debt funds and real estate investment accounting.
• Strong knowledge of partnership accounting, fund structures, and waterfall models.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to manage complex fund structures.
• Detail-oriented with advanced analytical skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation: Commensurate with Industry standards
• Other Benefits: Provident Fund, Gratuity, Medical Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance etc. employment benefits depending on the position.

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