Team Lead-US Accounting - FandA

COGNET HR SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

COGNET HR SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED is seeking a Team Lead– US Finance & Accounting (F&A) to manage a team of 12 processors and oversee US accounting processes. The role requires handling US clients and working in a night shift schedule.

The ideal candidate has 6–9 years of US Accounting experience, strong process knowledge in US accounting, and the ability to mentor the team while ensuring accurate month-end and year-end closes.

Qualifications

• 6–9 years of experience in US Accounting / US F&A.
• Strong process knowledge in US Accounting and team handling (12 processors).
• Experience with US clients and willingness to work night shift.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end US accounting activities: Bank Reconciliation, General Ledger, P&L.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close activities.
• Work with US clients to resolve accounting queries and discrepancies.
• Maintain compliance with US accounting standards and company policies.
• Prepare financial reports and support audits as required.
• Identify process improvements and mentor team when needed.

Skills

US accounting

Night shift

Team leadership

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Team Lead– US F&A

Location: Work from Office (No Hybrid / WFH / Remote)

Shift: Night Shift – 7:30 PM to 4:30 AM

Working Days: Monday to Friday (5 days a week)

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Team Lead– US Finance & Accounting (F&A) with strong exposure to US accounting processes. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience handling US clients and managed a team of 12 processors.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end US accounting activities, including:

  • Bank Reconciliation

  • General Ledger (GL) accounting

  • Profit & Loss (P&L) review and analysis

• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close activities

• Work closely with US clients to resolve accounting queries and discrepancies

• Maintain compliance with US accounting standards and company policies

• Prepare financial reports and support audits when required

• Identify process improvements and support team mentoring when needed

Requirements

Required Experience & Skills

• 6–9 years of experience in US Accounting / US F&A

• Strong process knowledge in US Accouting and good team handling skills. Managed a team of 10-12 processors

• Worked for US clients and open to work in night shift

• Strong knowledge of:

  • Bank Reconciliation

  • General Ledger

  • P&L statements

• Prior experience working directly with US clients is highly desirable

• Good communication skills (written and verbal)

• Ability to work independently during night shift

Work Mode & Schedule

• Work Mode: Office only (No Hybrid / No WFH / No Remote)

• Shift: Night Shift – 7:30 PM to 4:30 AM

• Days: Monday to Friday

Requirements: