Manager – India Finance Accounting

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We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented, and team-driven Manager – Finance to lead core general ledger functions including account reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, journal entries, month-end close activities, and financial reporting. This role will oversee day-to-day accounting processes and provide guidance to junior team members, while also ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal policies. You will play a key role in improving the close process, supporting audits, and collaborating cross-functionally in a fast-paced SaaS environment

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Oversight Represents the department on teams and projects to ensure that departmental needs are met and that actions of the team are in line with departmental goals. Build and mentor a small team of accountants responsible for core GL functions, providing training, support, and performance feedback. Review and approve reconciliations and journal entries prepared by staff for accuracy and completeness. Serve as a point of contact for inquiries related to GL accounts, reconciliations, and fixed assets. Provide training on compliance, systems, and controls. Foster a culture of execution discipline and accountability. Backs up team members when needed in order to meet deadlines of the department.

Reconciliations & General Ledger Oversee the preparation and review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations (bank accounts, accruals, prepaids, deferred revenue, etc.). Performs bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial information. Ensure the timely resolution of reconciling items and maintain proper documentation aligned with SOX and audit standards. Support implementation and enhancement of reconciliation automation tools Executes the transfer of payroll information to general ledger and investigates and solves issues that arise in order to assure accuracy of information. Assists with preparation of information on doubtful accounts to determine allowance. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner in order to report accurate data and communicates to all stakeholders the issues or outcomes. Troubleshoots technical problems and uses appropriate resources for resolution.

Fixed Asset Accounting Manage the fixed asset accounting process, including tracking capital additions, depreciation, disposals, and amortization. Coordinate in conducting physical verification of assets. Partner with IT and engineering teams to review project costs and validate capitalization criteria.

Journal Entries & Month-End Close Lead the monthly and quarterly close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness. Performs account or financial analysis in order to prepare journal entries and account reconciliations. Prepare and review complex journal entries, including accruals, intercompany transactions, and adjustments. Maintain and refine the month-end close checklist; drive process improvements to reduce close timelines.

Internal Controls & Governance Implement and monitor internal controls (ICOFR). Assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of appropriate accounting and internal controls to ensure compliance with all state and central regulations. Strengthen SOPs and risk management frameworks. Drive process automation and ERP enablement for efficiency. Investigates and reviews financial policies in order to improve efficiencies of the department

Stakeholder Management Collaborate with global finance teams for intercompany transactions and consolidated reporting. Partner with business, product, and tech teams to align financial processes with operations.

Financial Reporting & Audit Support Assist in preparing internal financial statements, account fluctuation analyses, and management reporting. Lead statutory, internal, tax, and IFC audits; act as primary contact for auditors. Coordinate with external auditors during interim and year-end audits, providing schedules and supporting documentation. Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP and assist with implementing new accounting standards as needed. Ensure timely closure of audit observations and maintain audit-ready documentation

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree - Required

10+ years of experience in .

Strong knowledge of Ind AS, IFRS, GST, Income Tax, and Companies Act. Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics, Tally ERP). Proficiency in Power BI, SQL, and automation tools is increasingly valued. Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally and influence without authority Process improvement mindset with a focus on automation, accuracy, and scalability.

Live the Paychex Values:

Act with uncompromising integrity.

Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.

Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.

Work in partnership and support each other.

Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.

Treat each other with respect and dignity.

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