Accounting Manager — Client Delivery

Qualicentric LLP; India; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Remote work

Growth path

US client exposure

AI-driven tooling

Job summary

Qualicentric LLP, an India-based Finance & Accounting outsourcer, seeks an Accounting Manager to own end-to-end delivery for a US client portfolio. You will coach a team of 3–6 staff accountants, review work, and lead month-end close with accuracy under SLA.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, optimize processes, and leverage AI-enabled tools to improve throughput and client outcomes while maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a client-facing outsourcing, BPO, or CA/CPA firm environment
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP — revenue recognition, accruals, fixed assets, payroll accounting, intercompany eliminations
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and/or Xero; comfortable navigating multiple client environments simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to manage month-end close for 5+ clients concurrently, with clear deadline discipline
• Prior team management or mentoring experience (even informal)
• Excellent written English — able to draft professional client emails and escalation notices independently

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close calendar across a portfolio of 6–10 US clients — plan, track, and deliver within agreed timelines
• Review and sign off on: bank reconciliations, credit card postings, payroll journals, intercompany transactions, fixed asset registers, accrued expenses, and revenue recognition entries
• Oversee accounts payable processes including vendor invoice processing, AMEX/Ramp/Expensify reconciliations, and AP aging management
• Manage accounts receivable cycles including invoicing, AR aging, CECL computations, and revenue reconciliations
• Ensure close files are accurate, well-documented, and delivered to clients per SLA
• Handle ad hoc client requests including tax return PBC packages, audit support, and one-off analysis

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Client-facing outsourcing

Month-end close management

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online/Desktop

Xero

Bill.com

HubSpot

ERP systems

Job description

Player-manager · Month-end close · US portfolio

Qualicentric is an India-based Finance & Accounting outsourcing firm serving US small and mid-market businesses. We deliver bookkeeping, monthly close, FP&A, controller/CFO support, and revenue cycle management through a tech-enabled, AI-augmented model. Our clients span a range of industries including veterinary practices, healthcare, SaaS, and specialty finance.

We are at an inflection point — transitioning from a traditional headcount model to outcome-based, fixed-fee delivery powered by AI tooling. The Accounting Manager role is central to this evolution.

The Accounting Manager owns end-to-end delivery quality across a portfolio of US clients. You will manage a team of staff accountants, ensure month-end close cycles are executed on time and with accuracy, serve as the primary escalation point for client queries, and drive continuous improvement in how we deliver. This is a player-manager role — you will review work, coach the team, and get hands-on when needed.

Key responsibilities

The work, specifically .

Client Delivery & Monthly Close

Own the monthly close calendar across a portfolio of 6–10 US clients — plan, track, and deliver within agreed timelines

Review and sign off on: bank reconciliations, credit card postings, payroll journals, intercompany transactions, fixed asset registers, accrued expenses, and revenue recognition entries

Oversee accounts payable processes including vendor invoice processing, AMEX/Ramp/Expensify reconciliations, and AP aging management

Manage accounts receivable cycles including invoicing, AR aging, CECL computations, and revenue reconciliations

Ensure close files are accurate, well-documented, and delivered to clients per SLA

Handle ad hoc client requests including tax return PBC packages, audit support, and one-off analysis

Team Management & Quality

Manage and mentor a team of 3–6 staff accountants (Bookkeepers, Senior Accountants)

Assign tasks via the client tracker; monitor WIP, resolve blockers, and **escalate** client-side dependencies proactively

Conduct first-level review of all deliverables before client submission; maintain a zero-surprise delivery standard

Identify team skill gaps and coordinate training; shadow and upskill staff on complex client processes

Maintain and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) for each client

Client Communication & Relationship Management

Act as day-to-day point of contact for client queries, data requests, and issue resolution

Draft and send follow-up communications for pending client information (bank statements, AP details, inventory reports, payroll confirmations)

Prepare and present bi-monthly progress reports (task completion, hours, open items) for client review

Proactively flag risks — client blockers, scope creep, timeline slippage — and propose solutions

Process & Technology

Work within tools including QuickBooks Online/Desktop, Xero, Bill.com, HubSpot (for close-lost reconciliation), and client-specific ERPs

Participate in Qualicentric's AI-augmentation initiatives — evaluate, test, and embed AI tools (e.g., automated reconciliation, AI-assisted coding) into delivery workflows

Contribute to the development of a scalable, outcome-based delivery model as the firm evolves away from pure hourly billing

What you bring

The kind of background that fits.

Required

• 5–8 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a client-facing outsourcing, BPO, or CA/CPA firm environment
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP — revenue recognition, accruals, fixed assets, payroll accounting, intercompany eliminations
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and/or Xero; comfortable navigating multiple client environments simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to manage month-end close for 5+ clients concurrently, with clear deadline discipline
• Prior team management or mentoring experience (even informal)
• Excellent written English — able to draft professional client emails and escalation notices independently

Preferred

• Experience with US healthcare clients, SaaS revenue models, or inventory-heavy businesses
• Familiarity with ERC (Employee Retention Credit) processing, MOD processes, or specialty finance accounting
• Exposure to AI/automation tools in accounting workflows (e.g., Vic.ai, Botkeeper, Dext, ChatGPT for reconciliation)
• Prior experience in a UAE/offshore holding + US client billing structure

What we look for .

Ownership Mindset

Treats client deliverables as if they are your own business — not a task to be passed off.

Structured Communication

Client emails are clear, professional, and action-oriented — no vague follow-ups.

Detail Orientation

Catches the small difference before the client does; closes every reconciling item.

Comfortable managing multiple client environments, tools, and process nuances simultaneously.

Coaching Ability

Can explain the 'why' behind an accounting treatment to a junior, not just the 'what'.

Process Orientation

Naturally documents SOPs; looks for repeatable patterns, not one-off fixes.

What we offer

A seat that actually pays off .

• Competitive compensation benchmarked to senior outsourcing roles in India (₹12–22 LPA depending on experience and qualification)
• Direct exposure to US clients across multiple industries — no intermediary layer
• A front-row seat to AI-driven transformation of the accounting outsourcing model
• Lean, high-ownership team — your decisions matter and show up in client outcomes
• Flexible remote working with periodic in-person coordination
• Clear growth path: this role is designed to evolve into a Controller / Head of Delivery position as Qualicentric scales