Manager Accounting

BCD Travel; United States; Remote; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Growth opportunities

Voice in the company

Mobility across roles

Healthcare & retirement

Job summary

BCD Meetings & Events is hiring a Manager Finance SSC (Remote) to lead finance operations across multiple entities within the Shared Service Centre. You will oversee Project Accounting, Reconciliation, General Accounting and Accounts Payable, ensuring timely financial reporting and strong controls.

You will develop the team, drive continuous improvement, and monitor KPIs to maintain service levels. Strong GAAP/IFRS knowledge and SAP S/4HANA experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent experience.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, or CPA.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience leading finance teams in multi-entity, international SSC.
• Hands-on experience with SAP (S/4HANA preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead finance operations across Project Accounting, Reconciliation, General Accounting, and Accounts Payable.
• Manage month-end and year-end close activities with timely reporting.
• Maintain strong governance and controls for audits and compliance.
• Lead and develop finance teams with clear expectations and performance management.
• Monitor KPIs and service levels to ensure consistent delivery.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement in processes and controls.
• Collaborate with Finance Business Partners and other stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and implement improvements and optimizations in finance workflows.
• Communicate in English, both written and spoken.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (Finance/Accounting)

ACCA/CIMA/CPA

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Shape what's next with BCD

Manager Finance SSC, BCD Meetings & Events (Remote)

Full time, India

Join BCD Meetings & Events as Manager Finance SSC, where you will lead finance operations across assigned entities within the Shared Service Centre, overseeing Project Accounting, Reconciliation, General Accounting and Accounts Payable teams.

You will ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, strong financial controls and consistent service delivery, while developing the team and driving continuous improvement across finance processes.

What You'll Do

• Lead finance operations across Project Accounting, Reconciliation, General Accounting, and Accounts Payable, ensuring accurate and timely delivery in line with company accounting policies and agreed service levels
• Manage month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring reconciliations, accounting entries, and financial reporting are completed on time
• Maintain strong financial governance and controls, supporting audit, tax, and compliance requirements and ensuring issues are identified and resolved
• Lead and develop finance teams, setting clear expectations, monitoring performance and supporting individual, and team development
• Monitor operational performance, using agreed KPIs and service levels to identify issues, manage priorities, and support consistent service delivery
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to simplify processes, strengthen controls, and improve efficiency
• Work effectively with Finance Business Partners, operational teams and other finance stakeholders, managing escalations
• Have a problem solving mindset and be a bit tech savvy, looking for improvements and optimizations
• Communicate in English, both written and spoken

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, or CPA
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and/or IFRS principles
• Experience leading finance teams within a multi-entity, international environment
• Experience working within a Shared Service Centre environment
• Hands‑on experience with SAP (S/4HANA preferred)
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for successful cross‑department collaboration

About us

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward.

Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 60+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 2,000+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.

While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something.

See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers

Get to know us by reading our blog and checking out our social media:

• Latest Industry News & Insights From BCD Meetings & Events
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcdme
• https://www.instagram.com/bcdmeetingsandevents/
• https://www.youtube.com/c/BCDME

You’ll be offered

• Flexible Working

  We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

• Room to Grow

  Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.

• Everyone has a voice

  We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.

• Make your move

  The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move.

• We’ve got you covered

  Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.

• We’re positive. You’ll love it.

  It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.

We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about a role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply.

We are committed to providing reasonable and necessary accommodations to ensure all employees can perform their roles effectively. For accommodation requests or further information, contact our Talent Acquisition department at [e-mail].