Assistant Department Manager - Finance & Accounts

Burns & McDonnell India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Mumbai is seeking an experienced finance professional to oversee all financial operations. You will manage a team, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and coordinate internal audit activities. The ideal candidate is a Chartered Accountant with 10-12 years of experience in finance, particularly in the Engineering and Construction industry. This full-time role offers an opportunity to influence financial strategies while enhancing team performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in Engineering and Construction industry preferred.
• Solid experience in reporting and budgeting management.
• Proven history of organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance, accounting, and cash flows.
• Manage a team of 12-15 resources.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities.

Skills

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in accounting software (Oracle, SAP, QuickBooks)

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

CA with minimum 10-12 years post-qualification experience

Tools

Oracle

SAP

QuickBooks

Job description

Responsibilities

• Report to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
• Responsible for overseeing all finance, accounting, payables/receivables/fixed assets, cash flows, financial systems, and MIS activities.
• Partner with the CFO, Senior Leadership, HR, Admin and IT staff to enhance and better integrate multi‑departmental functions.
• Manage a team of 12-15 resources.
• Oversee all accounts, ledgers and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards (Ind‑AS) and regulatory requirements.
• Lead all day‑to‑day finance, month‑end, year‑end and accounting operations.
• Coordinate all internal and external audit activities.
• Handle fixed‑assets accounting and physical assets verification.
• Support the CFO in various management presentations.
• Review monthly MIS reports and present to top management.
• Assist leadership in the annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review all financial plans, comparing them to actual results and identify, explain and correct variances.
• Oversee capital budgeting.
• Manage accounts payable operations, vendor payments, employee expenses and vendor coordination and negotiations.
• Manage accounts receivable activities, interact with clients and maintain customer relationships.
• Follow up with clients for collections.
• Act as the authorized signatory and cash custodian.
• Maintain internal controls, review SOPs, update them to meet changing business complexities and safeguard company assets.
• Lead new finance‑related software implementation, support, SOPs and developments.
• Manage cash flow and invest in short‑term opportunities.
• Leverage team strengths; provide clarity on roles, develop and implement training programs to maximize individual and organizational goals.
• Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels, creating and promoting a positive and supportive work environment.
• Coordinate tax compliances and align with the tax department to ensure smooth compliance.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with a minimum of 10‑12 years of post‑qualification experience.
• Preferred experience within the Engineering and Construction industry.
• Solid experience coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budgeting, account payable and receivable, general ledger and accounting for investments.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with India and US leadership.
• Ability to demonstrate the Mac-Culture principles.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Oracle, SAP, QuickBooks).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and strong knowledge of other Microsoft Office programs.
• Proven history of organization, attention to detail and ability to respond promptly to requests, anticipate organizational needs and maintain efficient team operations.
• Commitment to recruiting, mentoring, training, and retaining a diverse team, with foresight and ability to delegate accordingly.
• Preferred experience working with multinational organizations and strong analytic, organizational and problem‑solving skills that allow strategic data interpretation rather than simple reporting.
• Experience in leading and coaching a team and working closely with the organization’s leadership/executive teams is essential.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job: Accounting/Finance

Primary Location: India‑Maharashtra‑Mumbai

Schedule: Full‑time

Travel: No

Req ID: 260800

Job Hire Type: Experienced Not Applicable #BMI N/A