Associate Manager - Managed Accounting Services Advisory

Baker Tilly One - India LLP; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP is seeking an experienced Accountant in Bengaluru to supervise a junior/senior team handling client accounting workstreams. You will manage general ledger, AP/AR, payroll-related accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close while ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP.

The role requires 4–6 years of relevant experience, strong Excel and ERP system skills, and the ability to deliver management reporting and variance analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related field; professional qualification preferred.
• 4–6 years of relevant accounting experience with supervision exposure.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, reconciliations and close processes.
• Familiarity with cloud accounting/ERP systems (QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, NetSuite).
• Ability to prepare/ review management reports, cash flows and variances.
• Excellent Excel and Office skills; client-facing communication ability.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team delivering client accounting workstreams with timely, quality output.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close.
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and accounting standards.
• Monitor KPIs, SLAs and drive continuous improvement and automation.
• Coordinate month-end/year-end reporting and support audits and tax requests.

Skills

Accounting experience 4-6 years

US GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Cash flow & variance analyses

Team coaching

Process improvement

Client communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Commerce or related field

CA/CPA/CA Inter preferred

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Sage Intacct

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Overview

BTVK Advisory is a leading advisory firm whose specialized professionals guide clients through an ever-changing business world, helping them win now and anticipate tomorrow. BTVK Advisory, and its affiliated entities, have operations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. BTVK Advisory’s ultimate parent entity, Baker Tilly US, LLP, is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

To be added to all ET through Experienced requisitions Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.

Job Description

• Supervise a team of junior and senior associates or assigned client accounting workstreams, ensuring effective task allocation, workload management, and timely delivery of high-quality accounting services.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll‑related accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and month‑end close activities.
• Prepare and review financial statements, supporting schedules, cash flow reports, budget comparisons, variance analyses, and management reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with US GAAP and applicable accounting standards.
• Review team deliverables, monitor daily operational performance against SLAs, KPIs, productivity, and quality targets, and implement corrective actions to address operational gaps and accounting discrepancies.
• Manage day‑to‑day team activities, including regular one‑on‑one discussions, coaching, performance feedback, timesheet monitoring, leave approvals, and support for hiring, onboarding, training, and team development.
• Participate in client governance calls and operational reviews, coordinate accounting deliverables, address routine client inquiries, and provide timely updates on service performance, outstanding items, and action plans.
• Prepare and maintain operational dashboards, performance metrics, SLA/KPI reports, and governance materials to support management reviews and effective decision‑making.
• Implement established accounting policies, standard operating procedures, internal controls, and quality checks while resolving routine operational issues and escalating significant accounting matters, delivery risks, and client concerns to Managers.
• Coordinate month‑end and year‑end reporting activities, support audit and tax‑related information requests, and assist Managers with resource planning, utilization tracking, and operational inputs for budgeting and forecasting.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, process standardization, automation, AI adoption, and cloud‑based accounting solutions to enhance operational efficiency, accuracy, productivity, and client service quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field, or equivalent work experience; CA, CPA, CA Inter, or equivalent professional accounting qualification preferred.
• Minimum 4–6 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably including work review, team coordination, or supervisory exposure in managed services, outsourcing, or shared services.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll‑related accounting, reconciliations, close processes, financial statements, and supporting schedules.
• Good understanding of US GAAP and relevant accounting standards, with the ability to identify errors and assess accounting and reporting accuracy.
• Experience preparing or reviewing management reporting, cash flow information, budget comparisons, and variance analyses.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or similar cloud accounting/ERP systems preferred; strong Microsoft Excel and Office skills.
• Ability to analyze financial documents, solve routine accounting problems, manage competing deadlines, and communicate clearly with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to coach associates, organize daily team delivery, monitor service metrics, and maintain a client‑focused, quality‑oriented approach.
• Interest in process improvement, automation, and technology‑enabled accounting services; sound judgment in escalating risks and complex matters.

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast‑to‑coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion.

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Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e‑mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.

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