Finance Lead(US Accounts, Audit and Taxation)

We are looking for a highly motivated finance professional to manage and oversee accounting, taxation, audit, and compliance activities for US-based entities from the Mumbai office. The role will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with US accounting and tax regulations, coordinating audits, and supporting finance operations across multiple entities.

The ideal candidate should have strong accounting fundamentals, exposure to US GAAP, experience in handling US finance operations, and the ability to work effectively with global stakeholders across time zones.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting
• Manage end-to-end accounting for US entities including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close activities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and company policies.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and ensure accurate bookkeeping and financial reporting.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, MIS reporting, and management reporting requirements.

Taxation & Regulatory Compliance
• Coordinate federal, state, and local tax compliance activities for US entities.
• Work with external tax advisors for preparation and review of tax returns and filings.
• Support sales tax, use tax, payroll tax, and corporate tax compliance processes.
• Ensure timely completion of statutory and regulatory filings.
• Monitor changes in US tax regulations and assess operational impact.

Audit & Controls
• Coordinate external audits, internal audits, and SOX/internal control compliance activities where applicable.
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and responses to auditor queries.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and accounting policies.
• Assist in implementing process improvements and automation initiatives across finance operations.

Stakeholder Coordination
• Liaise with US finance teams, auditors, consultants, and service providers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, HR, payroll, and legal.
• Provide financial insights and support to senior management for decision-making.
• Support ad hoc finance projects, due diligence exercises, and business initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience
• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, MBA Finance, or equivalent qualification.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in accounting, audit, and taxation with exposure to US entities.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, accounting principles, and finance operations.
• Experience working with ERP/accounting systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, QuickBooks, or similar platforms.
• Prior experience in a shared services environment, GCC, or multinational organization preferred.

Preferred Skills
• Knowledge of US taxation and compliance processes.
• Exposure to SOX compliance and internal controls framework.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial reporting capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in overlapping US time zones when required.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Key Competencies
• Ownership and accountability
• Problem-solving mindset
• Process orientation and controls focus
• Strong organizational skills
• Team collaboration and cross-border coordination
• Ability to work in a fast-paced global environment