Finance Manager - Corporate Accounting

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluence is seeking a Finance Manager - Corporate Accounting to lead the accounting team, own the close process, and drive improvements in controls and efficiency. You will coordinate reconciliations and journal entries, support audits, and oversee intercompany, lease, warranty, and ASC 606 related activities.

The role demands strong technical accounting skills, leadership, and the ability to collaborate across functions to ensure accurate financial reporting in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Finance & Accounting.
• Experience leading a team of accountants.
• CPA or Chartered Accountant preferred; master's degree acceptable.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to automate routine tasks.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 606.
• Experience coordinating with external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, develop, and lead a team of accountants for close ownership.
• Ensure timely period end close and accurate financial statements.
• Review reconciliations, journal entries, and ad-hoc reports for accuracy.
• Liaise with auditors to resolve queries.
• Participate in transformation and process-improvement initiatives.
• Ensure internal controls and SOX compliance across processes.

Skills

Leadership

Financial close leadership

US GAAP knowledge

Excel automation

SOX compliance

Intercompany transactions

Audit liaison

Strong communication

Education

CPA

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Master's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP Fiori

FloQast

Lease Query

Workiva

Job description

Finance Manager - Corporate Accounting

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.

Job Description:

Manager - Corporate Accounting role that combines team leadership, technical accounting expertise, financial close ownership, compliance, and process improvement experience. The position is responsible for overseeing and developing a team of accountants, ensuring accurate and timely period close activities, reviewing reconciliations and journal entries, supporting audit queries, and maintaining compliance with internal controls, SOX, and regulatory requirements.

The role also requires strong understanding of end-to-end accounting processes, including how different transactions impact one another, with specific knowledge of intercompany transactions, warranty provisions, lease accounting, US GAAP, and ASC 606. In addition to managing day-to-day accounting deliverables, the position is expected to support transformation initiatives and continuous improvement projects aimed at improving accounting processes, systems, efficiency, and controls. Experience or knowledge of applying AI in Finance is considered an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee, support, and develop a team of accountants, fostering an environment of trust, productivity, and continuous learning.
• Expertise in the subject matter of your team, understanding end to end processes and how they fit together and the ability to identify when different transactions/processes impact each other
• Ensure that the period close activities within their areas of responsibility are executed seamlessly, contributing to the completeness, accuracy, and validity of financial statements.
• Assisting/Liaising with Auditors to resolve queries/request.
• Review balance sheet account reconciliations, journal entries, and other ad-hoc reports to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Actively participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing accounting processes, efficiency, and control.
• Plan and execute work allocation for the accounting team, continuously monitoring progress to ensure timely and accurate completion of deliverables.
• Provide active support and contribute to transformation projects, particularly those impacting accounting processes and systems.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX, and other regulatory requirements regarding master data in accordance with US GAAP.

What will our ideal candidate bring to Fluence?

• Demonstrated strong understanding and application of accounting principles and practices.
• 8+ years of experience in Finance & Accounting
• Experience managing and leading a team of accountants
• CPA, Qualified Chartered Accountant (Preferred) or master’s degree in finance & accounting
• Self-motivated and self-directed, as well as possessing strong time management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Advanced knowledge and skill with Excel and the ability to automate tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Good understanding of Lease Accounting, Warranty and Equity
• Good understanding of accounting standards and US GAAP especially ASC 606
• A good knowledge/ implementation experience of AI into Finance will be an added advantage
• Strong understanding of financial statement components and the ability to deep dive to the detail level to understand underlying transactions within their areas of responsibility.
• Working knowledge of SAP Fiori, FloQast, Lease Query and Workiva is an added advantage.

Our Culture

At Fluence, our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose, ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.

Unleash Voices

We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.

Customer Fluent

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers' needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.

Infinite Impact

We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable, game-changing solutions that shape a brighter, more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.

All In

We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset, pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.