Associate Director - Finance, Accounting & Controllership

Associate Director | Tax – Business Process Solution | Finance & Accounting | Finance Controller

Location: Bangalore

The team

Business Process Solutions helps businesses manage their essential operational finance, HR, payroll & industry processes by leveraging experienced professionals who provide advice and practical support through a mix of outsourcing, contract personnel, co-sourcing, and project-related service. Tax is about much more than just the numbers. It's about attesting to accomplishments and challenges and helping to assure strong foundations for future aspirations. Deloitte exemplifies what, how, and why of change so you're always ready to act ahead. Learn more about our Tax Practice.

Your work profile

Responsible for managing end-to-end finance and accounting operations, leading a team of finance professionals, and ensuring strong stakeholder engagement across business functions. The role requires a qualified Chartered Accountant with strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership capability, and the ability to drive financial governance, reporting accuracy, and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Accounting & ReportingOversee end-to-end accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets.

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards, statutory requirements, and internal policies.
• Review balance sheet schedules, reconciliations, and ensure closure of books within defined timelines.

2. Team Leadership & People ManagementLead and manage a team of finance professionals, ensuring clear allocation of responsibilities and performance monitoring.

• Provide mentorship, training, and development opportunities to team members.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.

3. Stakeholder ManagementAct as a key finance point of contact for internal stakeholders including leadership teams, operations, tax, compliance, and external auditors.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to support business decision-making and financial transparency.
• Ensure timely responses to stakeholder queries and support business initiatives.

4. Controls, Compliance & GovernanceEnsure adherence to internal controls, financial policies, and governance frameworks.

• Support internal and external audit processes and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Strengthen financial control environment and recommend improvements where required.

5. Process Improvement & TransformationIdentify opportunities to streamline finance processes and improve operational efficiency.

• Drive automation initiatives and best practices within finance operations.
• Support transition activities, system implementations, or new business processes when required.

6. Financial Analysis & Business SupportProvide financial insights and analysis to support management decisions.

• Monitor financial performance, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis where required.

Key skills required:

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).

• Typically 12-15 years of experience in finance and accounting roles.
• Experience in team management and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and compliance frameworks.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools is preferred

Preferred Experience

• Experience in shared services / COE finance environment is an advantage.
• Exposure to process transitions, automation, or finance transformation initiatives.