Accounting Manager

Job Description Accounts Manager (Manufacturing US Accounting)

Position: Accounts Manager
Location: India
Experience: 6–10 years of post-qualification experience (CA)

Industry Preference: Manufacturing / Industrial Products / Engineering
Qualification: B.Com/M.Com/MBA

About the Role

Our Client is looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Accounts Manager 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 accounting, 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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Desired Profile

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 6–10 years of post-qualification experience.
• Minimum 4–5 years of experience in a manufacturing organization.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and exposure to US accounting practices.
• Hands-on experience in cost accounting, inventory accounting, standard costing, and manufacturing finance.
• Experience working with US-based stakeholders or multinational manufacturing companies will be highly preferred.
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar manufacturing ERP platforms.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel, financial modelling, and MIS reporting.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in automotive, industrial manufacturing, engineering, electronics, precision components, or capital equipment industries.
• Exposure to global finance operations, shared services, or multinational manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls, and financial process improvements is an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Manufacturing Finance
• Cost & Inventory Accounting
• US GAAP
• Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• ERP Systems (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite/MS Dynamics)
• Business Partnering
• Process Improvement
• Problem Solving
• Cross-functional Collaboration

Work Schedule:

The position is based in India and 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, is expected.