Manager-Record to Report-GL

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Own and manage end-to-end R2R processes including journal entries, GL, intercompany, fixed assets, lease accounting, reconciliations, and tax filings.


• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles across multiple countries and regions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and audit readiness.


• Oversee multi-entity, multi-country accounting operations, driving standardization, scalability, and global process alignment.


• Review and analyze P&L and Balance Sheet statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with business performance.


• Prepare and finalize financial statement packages and ensure timely and accurate reporting in accordance with US GAAP/IFRS.


• Ensure timely and accurate preparation, review, and filing of US and UK tax returns, including corporate income tax, VAT, GST, and other statutory filings.


• Coordinate with internal tax teams and external advisors to ensure compliance with IRS (US) and HMRC (UK) regulations.


• Maintain documentation and audit trails for all tax filings and related transactions.


• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations in the US and UK, assessing their impact on accounting processes and financial reporting.


• Support tax provision calculations and deferred tax accounting during the close cycle.


• Collaborate with Controllership and Treasury teams to ensure tax-efficient structuring and reporting.


• Ensure accurate tax accounting entries in the general ledger and alignment with financial statements.


• Manage lease accounting processes including classification, amortization schedules, and disclosures, ensuring compliance with applicable standards.


• Design and implement financial close processes, control frameworks, and governance models across diverse geographies.


• Lead transitions and migrations from different countries, ensuring seamless integration, documentation, training, and stakeholder alignment.


• Prepare and review cash flow schedules for fixed assets and leases, ensuring accurate reporting and forecasting.


• Drive process improvement initiatives including automation (RPA, AI), ERP optimization, and digital finance tools.


• Collaborate with transformation teams to implement best-in-class finance technologies.


• Ensure adherence to SOX, internal control frameworks, and tax compliance across all R2R activities.


• Manage internal and external audit processes, ensuring timely and accurate documentation and responses.


• Partner and coordinate with multiple upstream and downstream teams—including FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Controllership—to ensure R2R outputs are aligned with broader business objectives.


• Present financial close results, risks, and insights to senior leadership and global stakeholders.


• Lead and develop high-performing teams across geographies, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.


• Monitor and report on KPIs such as close cycle time, reconciliation aging, journal accuracy, and tax filing timelines.


• Lead governance forums and ensure SLA adherence across service delivery teams.


• Manage escalations, resolve complex accounting issues, and ensure continuous improvement in service delivery.


• Conduct periodic client reporting and quality audits to ensure process excellence.


• Introduce and manage process metrics with regular reporting (weekly, monthly, quarterly).


• Ensure compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and information security standards.


• Upskill team members through structured training, coaching, and mentorship programs.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Commerce Graduate or Masters (B. Com, M. Com) or CA Inter (IPCC) with 10+ years of experience in accounting and R2R operations.


• Minimum 4 years of experience in leading large, cross-functional, and global teams across multiple countries.


• Proven experience in designing and setting up close processes, control frameworks, and governance models.


• Strong background in managing transitions, migrations, and integrations across geographies.


• Hands-on experience with ERP platforms (MS Dynamics, PeopleSoft, SAP).


• High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint.


• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards (US GAAP/IFRS), and compliance frameworks (SOX, ISO).


• Working knowledge of US and UK tax compliance and filing processes across multiple jurisdictions.


• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Competencies:

• Strategic thinking with the ability to manage complex, multi-country operations and drive alignment with global business objectives.


• Expertise in end-to-end period close management, including financial statement preparation, internal and external reporting, and audit readiness.


• Deep domain knowledge in GL, Fixed Assets, Lease Accounting, Tax, and Intercompany processes.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on data accuracy, integrity, and compliance.


• Proven ability to lead transformation initiatives, drive automation, and implement process excellence across global finance operations.


• High emotional intelligence and people leadership capabilities, including coaching, mentoring, and team development.


• Strong customer orientation and commitment to service quality and continuous improvement.


• Ability to manage performance through KPIs, governance forums, and SLA frameworks.


• Clear and professional communication – written and verbal – with senior stakeholders and global teams.


• Adaptability and resilience in dynamic, fast-paced environments.