Controllership Transformation - Clearwater / Alladin

EY; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

EY GDS FAAS (Controllership Transformation) Senior position in Kolkata focuses on delivering advisory services for accounting change and transformation within the Financial Accounting Advisory Services practice. You will lead engagements, design target operating models and drive end-to-end transformation initiatives across asset and wealth management clients.

The role emphasizes deep subject matter expertise in investment, fund and private equity accounting, along with hands-on experience of

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant Financial Services experience, with mandatory investment accounting and fund accounting exposure.
• Hands-on experience with investment lifecycle processes and financial reporting considerations.
• Experience with international clients preferred and ability to translate requirements into functional solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Finance Transformation engagements across client sectors including Asset & Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Private Equity.
• Act as subject matter expert in Investment Accounting, Fund Accounting and Private Equity Accounting.
• Leverage Aladdin and Clearwater Analytics to design and optimize investment accounting and reporting processes.
• Support requirements gathering, solution design, testing, UAT and deployment activities.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, technology and business stakeholders to deliver transformation programs.

Skills

Investment Accounting

Fund Accounting

Private Equity Accounting

Investment Operations

Financial Reporting

Education

CA/CPA/ACCA/CFA or equivalent

Tools

BlackRock Aladdin

Clearwater Analytics

Job description

Location: Kolkata

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Oct 31, 2026

Requisition ID: 1747819

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

EY GDS FAAS (Controllership Transformation) - Senior position

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) professionals provide advisory services including Accounting and regulatory support for accounting change and special matters; accounting processes and controls support.

Within EY FAAS practice, the Finance Transformation Experts team build and develop client relationship with our regional stakeholders. We are part of an integrated global network of professionals who develop, design and optimise client service business processes for efficiency and high performance. We leverage and improve various frameworks, methodologies, solutions specific to our offerings and articulate presentations that communicate proposals, strategies, plans and outcomes.

Your key responsibilities

Technical Delivery and Subject Matter Expertise -

• Lead and support Finance Transformation engagements across Asset & Wealth Management, Investment Management, Banking, Insurance, and Private Equity clients.
• Act as a subject matter expert in Investment Accounting, Fund Accounting, and Private Equity Accounting processes.
• Leverage expertise in BlackRock Aladdin and/or Clearwater Analytics to assess, design, and optimize investment accounting and reporting processes.
• Support business process design, target operating model development, and finance function transformation initiatives.
• Analyze and improve end-to-end investment lifecycle processes, including trade capture, valuation, reconciliation, accounting, and reporting.
• Support requirements gathering, solution design, testing, UAT, and deployment activities.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, technology, and business stakeholders to deliver strategic transformation programs.
• Support data migration, reconciliation, and process standardization initiatives.
• Prepare client deliverables, process documentation, operating procedures, and transformation roadmaps.

Business Development & Solution Development -

• Support proposal development, RFP responses, POVs, and client presentations.
• Contribute to the development of Finance Transformation solutions focused on Investment Accounting and Investment Operations.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and technology enablement.
• Develop thought leadership, market insights, and solution accelerators related to Aladdin, Clearwater, and Finance Transformation.
• Build strong client relationships and support business growth initiatives within the Financial Services sector.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative and scalable transformation offerings.

Skills and attributes for success

Subject Matter and Technical Skills -

• Strong understanding of:
  • Investment Accounting
  • Fund Accounting
  • Private Equity Accounting
  • Portfolio Accounting
  • Investment Operations
  • Financial Reporting and Reconciliations
• Knowledge of financial instruments including:
  • Equities
  • Fixed Income Securities
  • Derivatives
  • Private Equity Investments
  • Alternative Investments
• Understanding of investment lifecycle processes from trade execution through accounting and reporting.
• Working knowledge of accounting frameworks such as IFRS and US GAAP.
• Hands-on experience with BlackRock Aladdin and/or Clearwater Analytics platforms.
• Understanding of:
  • Investment Book of Record (IBOR)
  • Accounting Book of Record (ABOR)
  • Security Master Data
  • Corporate Actions
  • Pricing & Valuation
  • Investment Performance Reporting
  • Portfolio Reconciliations
• Exposure to Finance Transformation, Operating Model Design, Process Improvement, and Digital Transformation initiatives.

Business Skills and Knowledge –

• Very strong solution conceptualization/ideation skill
• Strong solution/product build skills

Human Skills –

• Flexible work attitude
• Proven ability to lead diverse team over multiple geographies
• Ability to comprehend complexity quickly & apply solutions
• Comfort in dealing with ambiguity
• Strong entrepreneurial skills in terms of ownership of problem & solutions
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and deliver results
• Willingness to travel for short or long duration at short notice

To qualify for the role, you must have

• CA, CPA, ACCA, CFA, MBA (Finance), or equivalent professional qualification.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in Financial Services, with mandatory experience in:
  • Investment Accounting
  • Fund Accounting
  • Private Equity Accounting
• Hands-on experience with BlackRock Aladdin and/or Clearwater Analytics.
• Experience supporting finance, accounting, reporting, or investment operations functions.
• Strong understanding of investment products, portfolio accounting, and financial reporting processes.
• Experience in Finance Transformation, process improvement, or operating model initiatives.
• Ability to translate business requirements into functional solutions and actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience of working with international clients preferred
• Experience with previous multinational consulting firms or Big4 firms

What working at EY offers

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

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