Manager - GL (Controllership)

RSM US in India; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM is seeking a Manager 1 General Ledger (Controllership) to lead critical accounting areas for its India operations. The role supports financial close, reporting, and governance aligned with Indian statutory requirements and global standards.

The candidate will partner with the Director Finance (Controllership) and cross‑functional finance teams to ensure robust, audit‑ready financial environments.

Qualifications

• CA or equivalent qualification.
• 6-7 years of progressive experience in general ledger, controllership, or audit.
• Strong expertise in Indian GAAP / Ind AS and Companies Act (CARO).
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and global reporting preferred.
• Experience in multi-entity or complex structures.
• Strong month-end close, financial reporting, and audit process understanding.
• ERP experience: Workday, SAP, Oracle, or Tally preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management in a matrix organisation across finance, legal, HR, and global tax teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities with accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules.
• Support MIS and financial statement preparation.
• Own fixed assets accounting incl. capitalization, depreciation, disposals, CARO compliance.
• Drive asset lifecycle efficiency across procurement to disposal.
• Manage revenue computations and intercompany accounting; align with intercompany agreements.
• Lead intercompany reconciliations and dispute resolution across entities.
• Support audits, regulatory reviews, and XBRL filings.
• Collaborate with tax, payables, treasury, and FP&A for data alignment.
• Identify improvements to close processes, controls, and ERP standardization.
• Contribute to financial governance and reporting quality with Director Controllership.
• Drive end-to-end accountability as a hands-on contributor.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to achieve high-quality outcomes.
• Resolve complex accounting issues in collaboration with leadership.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent

Tools

Workday

SAP

Oracle

Tally

Job description

Job Description

RSM is seeking a Manager 1 General Ledger (Controllership) to lead critical accounting areas and support the financial close and reporting processes for its India operations. This role is central to ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of financial records across key areas including fixed assets, revenue, and intercompany accounting.

The position requires a hands‑on accounting professional with strong technical expertise and the ability to work closely with auditors, business stakeholders, and cross‑functional finance teams. The role will partner closely with the Director Finance (Controllership) to deliver a robust, audit‑ready financial environment aligned with Indian statutory requirements and global reporting standards.

Qualification and Minimum Entry Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent qualification
• 67years of progressive experience in general ledger accounting, controllership, or audit roles
• Strong expertise in Indian GAAP / Ind AS and Companies Act requirements (including CARO reporting)
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and experience in global reporting environments preferred
• Experience in multi‑entity or complex organizational structures
• Strong understanding of month‑end close, financial reporting, and audit processes
• Experience working with ERP systems (Workday / SAP / Oracle / Tally preferred)
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to work in a matrixed environment without direct authority with ability to work across finance, legal, HR, and global tax teams

Position Responsibilities

General Ledger & Financial Close Ownership

• Lead and execute month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial records
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules across key accounting areas
• Support preparation of management reporting (MIS) and financial statements

Core Accounting Areas Ownership

Fixed Assets & Capital Accounting

• Own accounting for fixed assets including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and compliance with CARO requirements
• Drive efficiency and control across the asset lifecycle from procurement to disposal

Revenue & Intercompany Accounting

• Manage revenue computation and accounting in a cost‑plus environment, ensuring alignment with intercompany agreements
• Lead intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and dispute resolution across entities
• Analyze and interpret intercompany arrangements to ensure accurate financial treatment

Audit, Compliance & Financial Reporting

• Work closely with statutory and internal auditors to support financial audits, tax audits, and regulatory reviews
• Support preparation of financial statements and disclosures, including XBRL filings
• Ensure compliance with Companies Act and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Maintain strong documentation and audit trails across all accounting processes

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with tax, payables, treasury, and FP&A teams to ensure accurate accounting and alignment of financial data
• Work closely with business teams to understand transaction flows and ensure appropriate accounting treatment
• Support resolution of complex accounting issues in collaboration with the Director Controllership

Controls, Governance & Process Improvement

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and governance frameworks
• Identify opportunities to improve close processes, enhance controls, and reduce manual interventions
• Support finance transformation initiatives including ERP enhancements and standardization efforts

Execution Leadership & Influence

• Operate as a hands‑on individual contributor driving end‑to‑end accountability for assigned areas
• Influence stakeholders across finance, business teams, and auditors to ensure timely and high‑quality outcomes
• Support the Director Controllership in strengthening overall financial governance and reporting quality

Key Skills & Attributes

• Deep understanding of financial close and reporting processes
• High attention to detail and ownership mindset
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills