Group Manager – General Ledger, Record to Report

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee and direct comprehensive record-to-report operations, encompassing general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, intercompany accounting, fixed assets, accruals and prepayments, balance sheet examinations, period-end closings, and financial reporting.

• Ensure that tasks are completed accurately within established timelines and service level agreements (SLAs).

• Assess operational performance, identify risks and bottlenecks, and implement necessary corrective measures.

• Lead a substantial RTR team through managers, assistant managers, team leaders, and subject matter experts (SMEs).

• Set performance expectations while managing staffing, workload allocation, and resource utilization.

• Coach, mentor, and develop talent, while also supporting succession planning efforts.

• Manage relationships with clients and stakeholders, conduct governance meetings, handle escalations, and resolve issues.

• Ensure adherence to internal policies, accounting standards, SOX requirements, and client-specific controls.

• Assist with internal and external audits and address audit observations effectively.

• Spearhead initiatives for process simplification, standardization, automation, digitization, Lean methodologies, and Six Sigma practices.

• Collaborate with Automation, Technology, and Transformation teams on RPA, workflow automation, AI, and analytics solutions.

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) including SLA compliance, closing timelines, journal entry accuracy, reconciliation aging, quality, productivity, backlog, and customer satisfaction.

• Support initiatives related to workforce planning, capacity management, budgeting, productivity, efficiency, and cost optimization.

⛳️ Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (CA) / Chartered Accountant Intermediate (CA Inter) / Cost Management Accountant (CMA).

• 5–7 years of post-qualification experience.

• Experience in team management is essential.

• Preference for candidates located in Mumbai.

• Must be open to working from the office in Mumbai–Thane.

• Availability to work US shifts from 5:30 PM to 2:30 AM is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employees have the option to work remotely.

• Full-time employment opportunity.