Deputy Manager - Accounts & Finance (USA)

Job Description Accounts Manager (Manufacturing US Accounting) **Position:** Accounts Manager **Location:** India **Industry Preference:** Manufacturing / Industrial Products / Engineering **Qualification:** B.Com/M.Com/MBA About the Role Our Client is looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Dy **Accounts Manager** to support its finance function from India while closely collaborating with the finance and leadership teams in the United States. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in **manufacturing accounting**, coupled with a sound understanding of **US accounting principles (US GAAP)**. This role requires excellent financial acumen, analytical skills, and the ability to work in a global business environment. Key Responsibilities - Manage the complete accounting cycle in compliance with US GAAP and company policies. - Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports. - Oversee General Ledger, journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and month-end/year-end closing. - Monitor manufacturing costs, inventory valuation, standard costing, BOM costing, overhead allocation, and variance analysis. - Analyze production costs, inventory movements, and plant performance to improve operational efficiency. - Partner with manufacturing, procurement, supply chain, and operations teams to ensure accurate financial reporting. - Support budgeting, forecasting, cost planning, and profitability analysis. - Coordinate with the US Finance team on reporting, compliance, audits, and financial planning. - Ensure robust internal controls and compliance with corporate financial policies. - Drive process improvements, ERP optimization, and automation initiatives. Desired Profile - Chartered Accountant (CA) with 610 years of post-qualification experience. - Minimum 4–5 years of experience in a manufacturing organization. - Strong knowledge of US GAAP and exposure to US accounting practices. - Hands-on experience in cost accounting, inventory accounting, standard costing, and manufacturing finance. - Experience working with US-based stakeholders or multinational manufacturing companies will be highly preferred. - Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar manufacturing ERP platforms. - Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel, financial modelling, and MIS reporting. - Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Experience - Experience in automotive, industrial manufacturing, engineering, electronics, precision components, or capital equipment industries. - Exposure to global finance operations, shared services, or multinational manufacturing environments. - Knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls, and financial process improvements is an added advantage. Key Competencies - Manufacturing Finance - Cost & Inventory Accounting - US GAAP - Financial Reporting & Analysis - Budgeting & Forecasting - ERP Systems (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite/MS Dynamics) - Business Partnering - Process Improvement - Problem Solving - Cross-functional Collaboration **Work Schedule:** The position is based in India and follows **Indian working hours (IST)**. The role involves regular interaction with colleagues and stakeholders in the United States; therefore, flexibility to attend occasional meetings outside normal business hours, when required, is expected.