Associate Director - Finance & Accounting

Job Description

We are looking for a Lead – Accounting to drive accounting operations within our Managed Services business. The ideal candidate should come from an Accounting Services firm / outsourcing environment, with strong experience in managing multiple clients, leading service delivery, and driving finance digital transformation and automation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Lead end-to-end accounting operations for managed services clients across multiple engagements
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• Oversee general ledger, AP/AR, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close processes
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• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in line with applicable accounting standards
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• Act as a primary point of contact for clients, ensuring high service quality and satisfaction
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• Manage service delivery SLAs, KPIs, and client expectations
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• Drive finance digital transformation initiatives across engagements
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• Identify and implement automation opportunities (RPA, workflows, AI-led tools) to improve efficiency and accuracy
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• Lead automation projects from ideation to implementation and stabilization
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• Ensure compliance with statutory, audit, and internal control requirements
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• Review financials and provide insights to clients and internal stakeholders
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• Lead, mentor, and scale a team of accounting professionals
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• Support transitions of new clients and stabilize operations post-go-live
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Preferred Experience

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• CA with 12 – 15 years in an Accounting Services firm.
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• Proven track record in finance digital transformation and automation projects
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• Experience with RPA tools (e.g., UiPath, Automation Anywhere) and finance tech solutions
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• Strong understanding of accounting standards, reporting, and compliance
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• Excellent client management, communication, and stakeholder management skills
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• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
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