Senior Manager – Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review, and timely submission of external financial reporting, ensuring full compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, IND AS, and applicable securities market regulations, while aligning with internal policies and governance standards.
• Monitor and evaluate new accounting standards and regulatory developments; author detailed technical accounting position papers with well-supported conclusions and recommendations for senior management and auditors.
• Ensure adherence to revenue recognition policies under ASC 606 / IFRS 15, including proper documentation of performance obligations.
• Participate in the revenue assurance governance process for large client programs including T&M and Fixed Price-based offerings.
• Serve as a cross-functional liaison, partnering with FP&A, Legal, Tax, Treasury, and Investor Relations teams to ensure consistency, accuracy, and completeness in all financial disclosures and regulatory filings.
• Provide technical accounting leadership on complex and non-recurring transactions including mergers and acquisitions, revenue recognition, leasing arrangements, asset impairments, and share-based compensation.
• Oversee the preparation and quality review of financial statements, footnote disclosures, and MD&A, ensuring clarity and investor-readiness.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during quarterly reviews and year-end audits, addressing audit queries with precision and timeliness.
• Lead the end-to-end implementation of new accounting standards, driving updates to policies, procedures, and systems.
• Deliver training and technical accounting support to finance and accounting teams, fostering understanding of complex standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements, system optimization, and automation opportunities to enhance reporting efficiency and control.
• Support due diligence and integration efforts related to acquisitions, divestitures, or strategic alliances, including purchase price allocation and post-transaction reporting.
• Lead or contribute to special projects such as ESG reporting and enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Maintain and improve internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) in alignment with SOX 404 or other applicable frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CA / CPA required
• 710 years of relevant experience, including a mix of Big 4 public accounting and industry experience in financial reporting or technical accounting
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP, especially in ASC 606, financial statements, and compliance
• Strong understanding of IFRS, SEC / SEBI reporting requirements, and internal control frameworks (SOX compliance)
• Experience with large ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Workday)
• Proven ability to prepare and review technical accounting memos and support audit positions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally in a dynamic environment