Associate Director - Finance Controllership (15-20 yrs)

The Associate Director Position

- As the Associate Director, your role will initially involve overseeing the current operations of the practice.

- Subsequently, you will take responsibility for managing the practice, including client relationships, deliverables, team development, and operational excellence.

- You will also have a key role in driving the business forward by acquiring new clients, developing new products, and expanding existing accounts.

- In addition, you will be responsible for managing the P&L for the practice, ensuring profitable growth, and making strategic decisions that align with the overall objectives of the business.

- We are an entrepreneurial firm, and you will have the freedom to innovate, create, and lead.

- The organization offers a strong support structure to help you succeed and make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Role: Specific Skill Sets.

- We are looking for candidates who possess the following qualifications and experience:.

- Deep Client Understanding: Strong ability to comprehend and apply client business requirements in the areas of accounting and compliance.

- Leadership Experience: Proven ability to lead large teams (75+ employees), including remote teams across geographies.

- Client Engagement: Proactive client management with a focus on client retention, expansion, and account management.

- Expertise in Indian Accounting Standards: In-depth knowledge of Indian accounting regulations and compliance standards.

- Collaborative Mindset: Ability to network and collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive results.

- End-to-End Accountability: Ownership of client relationships, ensuring compliance, and meeting all deliverable expectations.

- Mentorship and Development: Guiding, mentoring, and motivating teams, including Managers and Senior Managers, to achieve professional growth and success.

- Focus on Process Improvement: Drive simplification, standardization, and adherence to quality management systems (QMS).

- Cash Flow Optimization: Ensure timely collections and improve cash flow management.

- Process Hygiene and Discipline: Maintaining strict documentation, discipline, and process hygiene.

- Lean Accounting Function: Focused on controllership and providing proactive business support.

- Process Improvement: Enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, turnaround times, and accuracy.

- Better Information Availability: Clients have access to both ad hoc requests and standard reports, improving decision-making.

- Strong Internal Controls: Preserving the sanctity of controls without dilution over time.

- Compliance Assurance: Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

- Standardization: Creating standardized processes across multiple locations.

- Cost Reduction: Achieving significant cost savings through process optimization and efficiencies.

- Headcount Reduction: Streamlining through function consolidation, process standardization, and improvements, leading to reduced manpower requirements.

- Operational Excellence and Quality: Ensuring high-quality service delivery and continuous improvement.

- Client Retention and Expansion: Building long-term client relationships and expanding the business within existing accounts.

- Profitable Growth: Driving revenue growth and ensuring the practice's financial success.

- Employee-Centric Leadership: Fostering a culture of development, engagement, and growth within your team.

- Technology Adoption: Championing the use of technology to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and drive automation