Director/Senior Manager - Financial Accounting Advisory Services - CA

Description: Director / Senior Manager Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) Function: Accounting Advisory | Technical Accounting | Financial Reporting Role Overview : The role will provide expert accounting advisory support on complex transactions, financial reporting matters, and implementation of accounting standards. The position requires deep technical expertise across Ind AS / IFRS / US GAAP, strong business understanding, and the ability to translate accounting requirements into practical, business-aligned solutions. Key Responsibilities: 1. Technical Accounting Expertise - Research, interpret, and document complex accounting treatments under Ind AS, IFRS, and US GAAP. - Prepare detailed technical accounting memos, position papers, and whitepapers for significant transactions. - Formulate and defend the organizations official accounting positions on complex and judgmental matters. - Act as the subject matter expert for technical accounting queries across the organization. 2. Financial Reporting & Compliance - Ensure accurate accounting and recording of transactions in compliance with applicable accounting standards. - Support preparation and review of financial statements, including disclosures, notes, and judgments, ensuring clean audit outcomes. - Monitor and interpret changes in accounting standards, regulatory guidance, and industry practices. - Assess the impact of new or amended accounting standards and advise stakeholders accordingly. 3. Business Advisory & Issue Resolution - Provide accounting advisory support on new business transactions, contracts, M&A, restructurings, financing arrangements, and complex deals. - Apply accounting principles to real-world business scenarios to enable informed strategic decision-making. - Evaluate accounting implications for new products, business models, and strategic initiatives. - Resolve complex accounting issues through structured analysis and practical recommendations. 4. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner closely with business controllers, tax, legal, treasury, FP&A, and operations teams. - Engage with auditors to discuss, justify, and align on accounting treatments and positions. - Present accounting conclusions clearly to senior management and business stakeholders. 5. Implementation & Capability Building - Lead implementation of new accounting standards and major accounting changes across the organization. - Develop and deliver training sessions for finance and business teams on technical accounting updates and best practices. - Benchmark accounting treatments against peer companies and industry practices to ensure alignment with market standards. Ideal Candidate Profile: - Chartered Accountant (CA) with 12- 15 years of strong technical accounting experience. - Prior experience in Big 4 (Audit / FAAS / Accounting Advisory) or in a large corporate controllership / technical accounting role. - Deep hands-on knowledge of Ind AS, IFRS, and/or US GAAP. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills. - Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex accounting concepts for business stakeholders. - Proven experience working with senior leadership and external auditors.