Account manager

About the Role

Our Client is looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Accounts Manage r to support its finance function from India while closely collaborating with the finance and leadership teams in the United States. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in manufacturing accountin g, coupled with a sound understanding of US accounting principles (US GAAP ). This role requires excellent financial acumen, analytical skills, and the ability to work in a global business environment

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Key Responsibiliti

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Manage the complete accounting cycle in compliance with US GAAP and company polici es. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management repor ts. Oversee General Ledger, journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and month-end/year-end closi ng. Monitor manufacturing costs, inventory valuation, standard costing, BOM costing, overhead allocation, and variance analys is. Analyze production costs, inventory movements, and plant performance to improve operational efficien cy. Partner with manufacturing, procurement, supply chain, and operations teams to ensure accurate financial reporti ng. Support budgeting, forecasting, cost planning, and profitability analys is. Coordinate with the US Finance team on reporting, compliance, audits, and financial planni ng. Ensure robust internal controls and compliance with corporate financial polici es. Drive process improvements, ERP optimization, and automation initiativ

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Desired Pro

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Chartered Accountant (CA) with 6–10 years of post-qualification exper i ence. Min imum 4–5 years of experience in a manufacturing organiz a tion. Strong knowledg e of US GAAP and exposure to US accounting pract ices. Hands-on experienc e in cost accou nting, inventory accounting, standard costing, and manufacturing fin ance. Experience working with US-based stakeholders or multinational manufacturing companies will be highly prefe rred. Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Net Suite, or similar manufacturing ERP platf orms. Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel, financial modelling, and MIS repor ting. Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management sk

ills.
Preferred Expe

rience
Experience in automotive, engineering, precision components, or India Enineering / Purchase office organ ization Exposure to global finance operations, shared services, or multinational manufacturing enviro nments. Knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls, and financial process improvements is an added adv

antage.
Key Comp

etencies
Manufacturin g Finance Cost & Inventory A ccounti ng US GAAPFinancial Reporting & Analysis Budgeting & Fo recasting ERP Systems (SAP/Oracle/Net Suite/MS Dynamics)Business P artnering Process Im provement Proble m Solving Cross-functional Coll

aboration
Work

Schedule:
The position is based in India a nd follows Indian working hours (IST). The role involves regular interaction with colleagues and stakeholders in the United States; therefore, flexibility to attend occasional meetings outside normal business hours, when required, i

s expected.