Senior Accountant / Controller Onsite (Lahore, Pakistan)

S27a; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

S27a seeks a Senior Accountant / Controller to oversee US client accounting operations from Lahore. This hands-on role blends technical accounting with leadership and client-facing duties within a distributed team setup.

The candidate should have CA/CPA/ACCA credentials and 10+ years of experience in GAAP-based financial management, with proficiency in QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Power BI, and Tableau.

Qualifications

• GAAP knowledge and internal controls
• 10+ years accounting/financial management experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience with ERP systems (QuickBooks/NetSuite/SAP) and BI tools

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting operations, reporting, and budgeting for US clients
• Prepare and analyze financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
• Develop monthly dashboards and client-facing reports
• Design and implement internal controls and accounting policies
• Oversee payroll, AP/AR, and reconciliations
• Coordinate with offshore/distributed teams and ensure timely outputs
• Support external audits and regulatory compliance
• Lead client meetings and ad hoc management requests

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client service orientation

Independent work

Education

CA or CPA or ACCA

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

SAP

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Hiring For A Client

About the Company

We are a California-based consulting firm that provides accounting, financial analysis, ERP support, and other tailored solutions to growing mid‑sized businesses in the US. Our clients rely on us to bring structure, insight, and clarity to their financial operations, from daily bookkeeping and reconciliations to CFO‑level reporting, dashboards, and strategic decision‑making.

We operate with a distributed team model and are expanding our presence in Lahore. As part of our team, you’ll work with a modern finance stack that includes leading accounting systems, ERP platforms, data visualization tools, and emerging AI‑powered technologies. If you're a detail‑oriented professional excited to push the boundaries of what technology can do in accounting, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail‑oriented Senior Accountant / Controller to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and budgeting for our growing portfolio of clients based in the United States. This is a hands‑on role that combines technical accounting expertise with strong leadership and client‑facing responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounting operations, management reporting, and cost tracking

• Prepare and analyze financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)

• Develop monthly dashboards and client‑facing reports

• Design and implement internal controls and accounting policies

• Manage accounting entries, payroll processing, and reconciliations

• Identify and rectify accounting errors; reconcile ledger and bank balances

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

• Finalize accounts for annual tax return preparation

• Ensure accuracy across accounting systems and software modules

• Manage AP, AR, and inventory accounting; investigate and resolve discrepancies

• Prepare for and support external audits

• Maintain compliance with company policies and regulatory standards

• Conduct weekly client meetings

• Support ad hoc assignments as needed by management

Qualifications

• CA or CPA preferred; ACCA

• 10+ years of accounting or financial management experience

• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls

• Proficiency in accounting and ERP systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP)

• Experience with Power BI and Tableau

• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated client service orientation

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

• Professional integrity, punctuality, and accountability

• Comfortable working with offshore teams and distributed workflows

• Track record of delivering accurate, complete, and timely financial outputs