Accounting Manager (US Accounting)

Required SkillsU.S. GAAP

U.S. accounting practices

QuickBooks Online

Xero

NetSuite

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

PowerPoint

Google Slides

Team management

Financial reporting

Client management

Month-end/Quarter-end/Year-end closing

Preferred SkillsU.S. CPA

CMA

ACCA

Internal controls

Audit coordination

Process improvement

Automation

SOP development

We are seeking a high-performing and experienced Accounting Manager (US Accounting) to oversee offshore accounting operations, lead a team of 10–20 finance professionals, and manage relationships with U.S.-based clients.

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence, maintaining compliance with U.S. GAAP, driving team productivity, overseeing financial reporting and close activities, and delivering high-quality client service.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of overall experience in U.S. accounting, preferably supporting U.S.-based clients.
• At least 2–3 years of direct people-management experience.
• Strong experience working in an accounting outsourcing, shared-services, or client-delivery environment.
• Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP and U.S. accounting practices.
• Strong experience with accounting systems such as QuickBooks Online, Xero, NetSuite, or other major ERP/accounting platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and PowerPoint/Google Slides.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong client management and stakeholder communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to work onsite in Vadodara during the assigned U.S. PST shift.

Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership and Performance Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 10–20 accounting professionals.
• Establish clear KPIs and performance expectations for the team.
• Allocate workloads and responsibilities effectively based on business requirements and team capacity.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching and development opportunities.
• Identify employee development needs and support career growth and succession planning in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Promote accountability, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.

1. Client Engagement and Service Delivery

• Serve as the primary client-facing representative for assigned U.S. accounting accounts.
• Manage day-to-day communication with U.S.-based clients and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Understand client business requirements and ensure accounting services are aligned with their needs.
• Proactively address client concerns, escalations, and service issues.
• Monitor service delivery against agreed SLAs and performance expectations.
• Maintain long-term client satisfaction and identify opportunities to improve the client experience.

1. Financial Reporting and Close Management

• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, including: Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Statement, Cash Flow Statement.
• Ensure financial reporting is accurate and compliant with U.S. GAAP.
• Manage and oversee complete month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
• Review account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure financial reports and deliverables are completed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Identify and resolve accounting issues before financial information is delivered to clients.

1. Quality Assurance and Audit Support

• Review the work of senior and junior accounting professionals for technical accuracy and completeness.
• Establish quality-control procedures to minimize errors and improve reporting accuracy.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities as required.
• Support compliance reviews, audit requests, and financial reporting requirements.
• Ensure proper documentation and supporting schedules are maintained for accounting activities.

1. Process Improvement and Operations

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, productivity, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standardized Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Strengthen internal controls and accounting processes.
• Identify recurring issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the accounting team.

1. Capacity Planning and Management Reporting

• Monitor team capacity, workloads, productivity, and resource requirements.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet client deadlines and business priorities.
• Prepare and analyze MIS reports, operational dashboards, and management reports.
• Provide regular updates and presentations to leadership regarding team performance, operational metrics, risks, and capacity.
• Identify workload or staffing risks and recommend appropriate solutions.