Lead Accountant

IT By Design is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Lead Accountant to own and manage end-to-end finance and accounting operations for our India entity. This is a high-impact role with a defined growth path toward a Global Finance Lead position supporting operations across India, the US, and the Philippines.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes

• Manage financial reporting, general ledger, reconciliations, and audits

• Oversee payroll, statutory compliance, and tax filings (GST, TDS, Income Tax, PF, ESI, etc.)

• Manage Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, treasury, and cash flow forecasting

• Prepare management reports, financial analysis, budgets, and forecasts

• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and stronger financial controls

• Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to support business growth and decision-making

What We're Looking For

• 8–12+ years of progressive Accounting & Finance experience

• Strong expertise in financial reporting, month-end close, payroll, AR/AP, treasury, and compliance

• Hands-on experience with GST, TDS, Income Tax, audits, and statutory filings

• Advanced Excel skills and strong accounting fundamentals

• QuickBooks experience preferred

• Experience in a services, technology, or fast-paced business environment preferred

• Exposure to Power BI, ERP systems, finance automation, or AI tools is a plus

Why Join IT By Design

• Opportunity to lead and transform finance operations in India

• Clear path to a Global Finance Lead role within 12–24 months based on performance

• Exposure to international finance operations and global leadership

• Fast-paced, growth-oriented environment focused on innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement

About IT By Design

IT By Design is a New Jersey-based global Managed Services Provider with teams across the US, India, and the Philippines. We deliver 24/7 Helpdesk, NOC, SOC, Cybersecurity, Cloud, and Talent Solutions to MSPs worldwide. Our culture is built on growth, innovation, accountability, and creating long-term career opportunities for our people.