Associate Director – DPP Technical Accounting Jobpoint Consultancy

The Corporate Institute; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute is seeking an Associate Director – Technical Accounting to lead complex IFRS and US GAAP accounting work for US stakeholders from our Bangalore location.

You will guide research, develop guidance, and monitor IASB/FASB developments while partnering with senior professionals and US teams to resolve financial reporting issues and deliver high-quality technical insights.

Qualifications

• 10+ years post-qualification experience in technical accounting or financial reporting.
• Extensive experience applying IFRS and US GAAP.
• Experience in researching complex accounting issues and providing guidance.
• Experience with large or multinational organisations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex technical accounting research and advisory assignments for IFRS and US GAAP.
• Provide guidance on complex and judgmental accounting matters.
• Draft and review IFRS/US GAAP guidance, interpretations, and position papers.
• Monitor IASB and FASB developments and their implications for reporting.
• Lead research on new standards and emerging issues.
• Challenge conclusions and provide direction to the team.
• Collaborate with US-based teams on accounting matters and reporting.
• Support preparation of illustrative financial statements and disclosures.
• Develop and maintain technical accounting knowledge resources.
• Present topics to senior stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Technical accounting

IFRS

US GAAP

Research & analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

CA

CPA

ACCA

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Associate Director – Technical Accounting / DPP Accounting

Location:

Bangalore

Role Type:

Individual Contributor / Leadership Role

Supported Geography:

US

Work Timings:

Based on project and deliverable timelines

About the Role:

We are looking for an Associate Director – Technical Accounting to lead and support complex technical accounting and financial reporting matters for US-based stakeholders.

The role will provide technical accounting leadership across IFRS and US GAAP, with responsibility for researching complex accounting matters, developing and reviewing technical accounting guidance, monitoring global standard-setting developments and supporting the resolution of significant financial reporting issues.

The Associate Director will work closely with senior accounting professionals, subject matter experts and US-based stakeholders and will be expected to provide high-quality technical insights, challenge existing positions, influence stakeholders and drive complex projects to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee complex technical accounting research and advisory assignments involving IFRS and US GAAP.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex and judgmental accounting matters.
• Draft, review and approve IFRS and US GAAP technical accounting guidance, interpretations, position papers and illustrative examples.
• Monitor developments and projects issued by the IASB and FASB and assess their implications for financial reporting and accounting practices.
• Lead research and analysis of new accounting standards, amendments and emerging accounting issues.
• Review and challenge technical accounting conclusions developed by team members and provide appropriate direction.
• Collaborate with senior professionals and US-based accounting teams on complex accounting matters and financial reporting issues.
• Support the preparation and review of illustrative financial statements, accounting disclosures and other technical publications.
• Lead the development and maintenance of technical accounting knowledge resources and internal guidance.
• Present complex technical accounting topics and regulatory developments to senior stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Represent the technical accounting function in internal meetings, working groups and external-facing forums such as webcasts and podcasts, where required.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and act as a trusted technical accounting advisor.
• Identify emerging accounting risks and proactively recommend practical, technically sound solutions.
• Lead multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to timelines.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and technical guidance to junior and senior team members.
• Review team deliverables and ensure consistency, technical accuracy and alignment with applicable accounting standards.
• Contribute to process improvement, knowledge management and strategic initiatives within the technical accounting function.

Educational Qualification:

Candidates should hold one of the following professional qualifications:

• CA
• CPA
• ACCA

Active membership is required.

Experience Required:

• 10+ years of post-qualification experience in technical accounting, accounting advisory, financial reporting or a closely related function.
• Extensive and recent experience in applying and interpreting IFRS and US GAAP is mandatory.
• Strong experience in researching and resolving complex and judgmental accounting matters.
• Experience working in a Big 4 National Office, Technical Accounting function, Accounting Advisory practice, Capital Markets Group or similar function is strongly preferred.
• Experience advising large, complex or multinational organizations on accounting and financial reporting matters is preferred.
• Strong experience with external audits, financial reporting and accounting advisory matters.
• Experience dealing with US GAAP / IFRS / IAS / FASB / IASB developments is highly desirable.

Technical Accounting Expertise:

The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong expertise in:

• US GAAP
• IFRS
• Technical accounting research
• Financial reporting
• Accounting policy and position papers
• Complex accounting judgments
• IASB and FASB developments
• Financial statement presentation and disclosures
• Illustrative financial statements
• Accounting standard implementation
• Technical accounting guidance and publications

Technical & Digital Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong PowerPoint skills, with the ability to create high-quality presentations for senior leadership.
• Working knowledge of:
  1. Microsoft Teams
  2. SharePoint
  3. Digital knowledge-management platforms
• Ability to leverage technology and data effectively for research, analysis and reporting.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management:

• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively with senior leadership, Partners, Directors and US-based stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to challenge accounting positions constructively and provide well-supported recommendations.
• Excellent project and program management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple complex deliverables simultaneously.
• Strong upward, downward and cross-functional communication.
• Ability to lead meetings, technical discussions and presentations with senior audiences.
• Strong negotiation and consensus.