Director, Accounting Operations
About the job
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Description
- Manage and mentor a finance team responsible for payroll, commission, and inventory (cost accounting), with direct oversight of a team of five or more professionals.
- Set team goals, monitor performance, and foster professional growth to ensure a high level of service and accountability.
- Oversee payroll processing for USA and international entities. Ensuring timely and accurate payments along with all compliances
- Accounting and its analysis. Need Audit co-ordination
- Implement controls and best practices to streamline payroll operations, improve accuracy, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Work with HR to ensure payroll policies align with company objectives and employee satisfaction.
- Oversee commission plan, process and commission calculations, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
- Implement controls and best practices to streamline commission operations,
- Oversee inventory accounting processes, including cost analysis, valuation, and management reporting.
- Develop cost accounting strategies that align with organizational financial goals, enhancing transparency and efficiency in inventory management.
- Supply Chain & Logistics Coordination
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations, including internal policies and procedures.
- Prepare for and coordinate internal and external audits, serving as the primary contact to facilitate audit processes smoothly and accurately.
- Identify and implement process improvements across payroll, commission, and inventory accounting functions.
- Oversee the use of ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar) to enhance reporting, streamline workflows, and ensure data integrity.
- Adequate Excel skill
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and risks, providing actionable insights to support business decisions.
- Collaborate with other departments to integrate financial metrics into operational strategies.
- Ensure that all accounting processes adhere to US GAAP standards financial reporting.
- Ensure accurate and up-to-date ledger accounts and reconciliatoins
- Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost Accountant (CMA) certification required.
- Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
- Minimum of 20 years of finance and accounting experience, preferably in IT or ITES sectors.
- Proven track record of managing payroll, commission, and inventory accounting functions, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing teams.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Knowledge of payroll and cost accounting software, along with experience implementing financial process improvements.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills, with a proven ability to motivate and guide team members.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Willingness and ability to pick up new stuff with good attitude
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