Manager - Accounting Advisory

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Manager - Accounting Advisory based in India.

As a Manager - Accounting Advisory, you will help organizations navigate complex financial reporting requirements, business transformations, and strategic transactions. You will provide accounting expertise and practical solutions across technical accounting, capital markets, financial reporting, and operational accounting. Working directly with clients, you will lead research and analysis, address complex financial challenges, and deliver high-quality advisory projects aligned with business objectives. You will oversee project workstreams, manage budgets, and ensure that client-facing deliverables meet rigorous standards of accuracy and clarity. In addition to managing client relationships and project execution, you will mentor junior professionals and contribute to a collaborative, development-focused team culture. This remote opportunity is suited to an accounting professional who combines strong technical knowledge with analytical rigor, effective communication, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Accountabilities

• Provide accounting advisory services: Apply technical accounting expertise to help clients navigate significant business transformations, evolving reporting requirements, and complex financial challenges.
• Lead accounting research and analysis: Investigate complex accounting and finance matters arising from business changes, transactions, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives.
• Support financial reporting and compliance: Advise on accounting matters involving US GAAP, IFRS, and other relevant standards, helping clients improve the accuracy and effectiveness of their reporting processes.
• Manage client engagements: Partner directly with clients to understand their needs, support day-to-day priorities, maintain strong working relationships, and deliver high-quality advisory services.
• Oversee client deliverables: Guide the preparation and review of technical accounting memos, financial analyses, presentations, and other project documentation.
• Manage project planning and execution: Own project budgets, coordinate workstreams, monitor progress, and ensure successful delivery against agreed objectives and timelines.
• Contribute to business transformation initiatives: Support projects involving technical accounting standards, capital market transactions, divestitures, carve-outs, initial public offering (IPO) readiness, business combinations, post-acquisition integration, audit readiness, internal controls, internal audits, and financial process redesign.
• Mentor and develop team members: Coach junior colleagues, provide constructive performance feedback, and promote technical excellence, professional growth, and effective teamwork.
• Support team and organizational initiatives: Participate in training, recruiting, community service, and internal or external professional events that strengthen the broader team and its relationships.
  
  

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or a related field.
• Professional experience: At least 5 years of experience in an audit and/or industry accounting role.
• Accounting standards knowledge: Working knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and/or IFRS, with the ability to apply relevant accounting principles to complex business situations.
• Accounting research and writing: Experience conducting technical accounting research and preparing clear, well-supported written analyses.
• Technical and analytical skills: Strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to investigate complex financial questions and develop practical recommendations.
• Client relationship management: A demonstrated interest in developing and maintaining productive client relationships and delivering solutions that address client needs.
• Project management: Ability to plan and coordinate project workstreams, manage budgets, prioritize competing responsibilities, and deliver quality outcomes.
• Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex accounting matters clearly to different audiences.
• Leadership and coaching: Ability to support junior team members through mentoring, constructive feedback, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, responding to changing client requirements, identifying potential issues, and proactively developing solutions.
• Teamwork and engagement: Willingness to collaborate with colleagues and participate in professional development, recruiting, community service, and other organizational initiatives.
  
  

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees.
• Retirement savings: Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching, as described in the listing.
• Paid time off: PTO for eligible full-time employees.
• Remote work: Remote work arrangement for this position.
• Professional development: Opportunities for coaching, mentorship, training, and continued professional growth.
• Collaborative culture: A team-oriented environment that values accountability, leadership, excellence, and shared success.
• Inclusive workplace: Equal employment opportunities for qualified applicants, with a commitment to diversity and respect for individual backgrounds.
• Meaningful client impact: Opportunities to work on complex financial advisory engagements and help organizations improve their accounting processes and reporting capabilities.
  
  

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