Job Description Finance Head (USA Region)
Position: Finance Head USA Region
Location: Hyderabad, India (with U.S. client coordination)
Experience Required: 12+ years in Finance & Accounting with strong exposure to U.S. financial regulations, taxation, and compliance
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Finance Head to lead our U.S. finance operations. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in U.S. accounting standards, tax law, statutory filings, and financial tools. This role requires strategic leadership, operational excellence, and the ability to ensure compliance across diverse U.S. geographies while managing finance operations from our Hyderabad office.
Key Responsibilities
- Accounting & Compliance
- Oversee accounting operations in alignment with U.S. GAAP.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state tax regulations.
- Manage statutory filings, audits, and reporting requirements.
- Taxation
- Lead U.S. tax filings including corporate tax, payroll tax, and indirect taxes.
- Handle multi-state tax compliance, ensuring timely filings and accurate documentation.
- Liaise with external tax consultants and auditors for specialized requirements.
- Financial Planning & Reporting
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Conduct variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.
- Provide strategic insights to leadership on profitability, cost optimization, and growth opportunities.
- Leadership & Collaboration
- Lead and mentor the finance team in Hyderabad.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (HR, Operations, Legal, Compliance).
- Act as the primary liaison with U.S.-based stakeholders for finance and compliance matters.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, or equivalent professional qualification.
- 12+ years of experience in Finance & Accounting, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, U.S. Tax Law, and statutory compliance.
- Proven expertise in U.S. tax filings (corporate, payroll, multi-state).
- Hands-on experience with finance tools such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or similar platforms.
- Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
Key Attributes
- Strong attention to detail and compliance orientation.
- Ability to manage complex taxation across multiple states.
- Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability.
- High integrity and accountability in financial governance.