US Accounting Team Lead – Finance & Accounting

• *US Accounting Team Lead – Finance \& Accounting**

• *Job Title:** US Accounting Team Lead
• *Department:** Finance \& Accounting
• *Location:** Bengaluru, Karnataka (Work from Office)
• *Experience:** 8–10 Years
• *Employment Type:** Full\-Time, Permanent
• *Shift:** US Shift
• *Industry:** Finance \& Accounting / BPM / BPO

• *Job Overview**

We are looking for an experienced **US Accounting Team Lead** to oversee end\-to\-end accounting operations for multiple US\-based clients. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in US GAAP, financial reporting, month\-end and year\-end closing, and accounting operations, along with proven experience managing teams and handling direct client relationships.

This role involves managing the complete accounting lifecycle, ensuring accurate and timely financial deliverables, maintaining compliance standards, and driving operational efficiency through process improvements and automation.

• *Key Responsibilities**

• *1\. End\-to\-End Accounting \& Financial Reporting**

• Manage the complete Record\-to\-Report (R2R) accounting cycle for multiple US\-based clients in accordance with US GAAP.
• Lead month\-end, quarter\-end, and year\-end closing activities, including accruals, prepayments, deferred revenue, fixed assets, and depreciation.
• Review and approve journal entries while ensuring accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
• Prepare and review financial statements, including Profit \& Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements.
• Develop MIS reports, financial analysis, and budget\-versus\-actual variance reports.

• *2\. Accounts Payable \& Receivable Management**

• Oversee Accounts Payable (AP) operations, including invoice processing, three\-way matching, payment runs, vendor reconciliations, and 1099 tracking.
• Manage Accounts Receivable (AR) activities, including billing, cash application, collections, and ageing analysis.
• Ensure timely resolution of outstanding balances and reconciliation discrepancies.

• *3\. Reconciliation \& Compliance**

• Review bank, credit card, intercompany, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies before financial closure.
• Support US sales and use tax, 1099 filings, payroll reconciliations, and tax workpapers.
• Coordinate with external auditors and CPA firms, ensuring audit schedules and supporting documentation are readily available.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure adherence to applicable SOX compliance requirements.

• *4\. Client \& Stakeholder Management**

• Serve as the primary point of contact for US\-based clients and CPA firm partners.
• Conduct regular client review meetings and provide updates on accounting deliverables, performance, and outstanding issues.
• Manage client expectations while ensuring timely and accurate service delivery.
• Support client transitions, onboarding, and offshore delivery operations.

• *5\. Team Leadership \& Operational Excellence**

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals.
• Allocate workloads, monitor productivity, and conduct quality reviews.
• Track and report SLAs, turnaround time (TAT), productivity, and accuracy metrics.
• Drive SOP documentation, process standardisation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for process optimisation and automation.

• *Desired Candidate Profile**

• 8–10 years of overall experience in US Accounting / Finance \& Accounting operations.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting US\-based clients in a KPO, BPO, or CPA firm environment.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and the complete accounting cycle.
• Proven experience independently managing month\-end and year\-end financial closures for multiple clients.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a Team Lead, Reviewer, or supervisory capacity.
• Hands\-on experience with accounting platforms such as QuickBooks Online/Desktop, Xero, NetSuite, or Sage Intacct.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and SUMIFS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact directly with US clients.
• Willingness to work US shifts from the office in Bengaluru.

• *Good to Have**

• US CPA, Enrolled Agent (EA), CMA (US), or ACCA certification (completed or pursuing).
• Exposure to SAP, Oracle, Bill.com, Expensify, ADP, or Gusto.
• Experience handling onshore\-to\-offshore client transitions.
• Knowledge of internal financial controls and SOX compliance.
• Experience supporting clients across real estate, healthcare, e\-commerce, professional services, or non\-profit sectors.

• *Key Skills**

US Accounting \| US GAAP \| Record to Report (R2R) \| Month\-End Closing \| Year\-End Closing \| General Ledger \| Accounts Payable \| Accounts Receivable \| Bank Reconciliation \| Balance Sheet Reconciliation \| Financial Reporting \| QuickBooks \| Xero \| NetSuite \| Sage Intacct \| 1099 \| Sales Tax \| CPA Firm Operations \| Client Management \| Team Management \| Advanced MS Excel \| Process Improvement

• *Education**

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (B.Com) or an equivalent qualification.
• Postgraduate qualification in M.Com / MBA (Finance) preferred.
• CA Inter / CMA Inter qualification will be an added advantage.

Pay: ₹600,000\.00 \- ₹800,000\.00 per year

Benefits

• Health insurance

Work Location: In person