Senior Associate - AFRS/ CMAA - Global Capability Center

Alvarez & Marsal; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal in India is seeking a Senior Associate to join our Transaction Advisory Group (TAG) in Gurgaon. You will engage in private equity and corporate clients’ buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence, assessing quality of earnings, cash flows, working capital, and key drivers.

You will work with cross‑functional teams on multiple industries, travel as needed, and lead a small team of 1–2 junior professionals while building client relationships and supporting business development.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3–6 years of financial accounting experience at preferably a Big4 or India Global Delivery Center.
• Chartered Accountant (CA) or CPA qualification is required.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, IND AS and SEC reporting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading post-merger accounting engagements under ASC 805/IFRS 3.
• Prepare financial statements, disclosures, MD&A and draft accounting policies.
• Draft pro-forma financial statements and advise on technical accounting matters.
• Lead IPO/capital markets readiness and carve-out financial statements.
• Manage GAAP conversion projects (IFRS to US GAAP and vice-versa).
• Dr ive financial reporting transformation initiatives and team supervision (1–2 juniors).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Fast-paced environments

Education

CA/CPA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands‑on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

Global Capability Center (GCC)

In 2023, A&M established a high‑quality global capability center in India. The capability center has dedicated centers of expertise which work with A&M leadership across multiple business units and geographies to enable efficient service delivery to A&M clients.

The GCC is designed to efficiently and innovatively scale client delivery teams to meet ongoing demands. It helps A&M's global business units expand their talent pool in India, allowing them to hire specialized professionals, maintain competitive pricing, accelerate delivery speeds with a hybrid onshore‑offshore team, and leverage automation with top‑tier digital and analytics talent. The GCC blends industry and consulting professionals across multiple domains to drive change and add value.

Unlike traditional GCC models focused on back‑office support, we partner with case teams for end‑to‑end case delivery and thought leadership. Nearly 90% of our consultants hold advanced degrees, and our leadership team boasts over 1000 years of combined experience. We serve all major markets, including the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, and work across various industries such as Consumer & Retail, Healthcare, Software & Technology, Automotive & Industrials, Hospitality & Leisure, Energy & Natural Resources, and Financial Services.

As we embark on this unique journey, the firm is actively seeking to build a strong, capable team for the center. The GCC is growing rapidly and is already a 900+ member team.

The Team

A&M’s Transaction Advisory Group (TAG) has an exciting entrepreneurial opportunity to join a budding global capability center team in India and work with the teams across Americas, EMEA and APAC. TAG is seeking an associate to bring their energy, passion, and expertise to help our clients get the answers they need to get the deal done. We provide private equity and corporate clients buy‑side and sell‑side financial accounting due diligence. TAG professionals actively engage in assessing a target’s quality of earning, analyzing cash flows, reviewing working capital, identifying key business drivers, reviewing forecasts, and conducting comprehensive discussions with management and their advisors.

How you will contribute

As a Senior Associate, you will have the opportunity to work with our highly motivated and effective team of professionals on a variety of interesting global projects across different industries including but not limited to manufacturing, distribution, consumer, retail, restaurants, business and industrial services as well as healthcare, software & technology, energy and financial services. Considering the pace of targeted growth, we are keen to find people who are entrepreneurial, driven by a passion to drive significant growth (people who can think in multiples of growth rather than percentages), are comfortable with ambiguity, will roll up the sleeves and be hands‑on to get things done and can be independent requiring limited cover.

The role will be initially based in Gurgaon. However, the person should be open to travel as and when needed. Willing and ability to travel abroad.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading post-merger accounting engagements, including business combinations under ASC 805/IFRS 3
• Leading/supporting Financial Reporting engagements which includes preparation of financial statements, drafting accounting policies, relevant disclosures and MD&A’s.
• Leading/supporting drafting of pro‑forma financial statements.
• Advising clients on technical accounting matters such as revenue recognition (ASC 606/IFRS 15), leases (ASC 842/IFRS 16), consolidations (ASC 810/IFRS 10), and financial instruments (ASC 825/IFRS 9)
• Leading/Supporting IPO and capital markets readiness, including SEC/IASB reporting, financial statement preparation, and carve‑out financials
• Managing GAAP conversion projects, including IFRS to US GAAP transitions and vice‑versa
• Driving financial reporting transformation initiatives
• Preparing technical accounting memorandums to support complex accounting conclusions and stakeholder discussions
• Work with clients in financial distress or undergoing bankruptcy, providing guidance on Fresh Start Accounting, the application of emerging accounting standards, and restructuring of financial statements.
• Supports companies in evaluation of accounting errors and reconstruction of financial statements, books and records
• Assist with implementation or adoption of new accounting standards and drafting accounting position paper and disclosures based on accounting change.
• Participate in meetings and conference calls with target company management and with client personnel.
• Lead the project with a team of 1-2 junior professionals.
• Be actively involved in building and maintaining client relationships and other business development opportunities.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3-6 years of financial accounting experience at preferably a Big4 or a top accounting firm in their India Global Delivery Center
• Chartered Accountant (CA)/ Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Working knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, IND AS and SEC reporting preferred
• High proficiency in Microsoft Tools
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong project management skills
• Flexibility to work as both a team member in a collaborative setting and as an individual contributor
• Ability to thrive and be effective in fast‑paced settings

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top‑notch training and on‑the‑job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career. We prioritize your well‑being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high‑performing and passionate professionals.

How will you grow and be supported?

At A&M, we know our people drive our growth, and we're focused on providing an employee experience that supports professional and personal development. We provide our team with a robust performance development process which encourages continuous learning and development that rewards you for your contributions. We have the best technical and formalized on‑the‑job training and offer endless opportunities for professionals to acquire new skills. We also prioritize your well‑being and provide personal tools and resources to support you through your personal journey.