Assistant Manager – US & Canada Accounting

Location: Bengaluru

Job Title – Assistant Manager – US & Canada Accounting
Location – Bangalore, Karnataka
Shift Type – Day Shift

Qualification & Experience
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in US & Canada Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Financial Reporting.
Prior experience managing client accounts and reviewing team deliverables.
Experience working with US & Canada based clients is mandatory.

Key

Roles and Responsibilities
Lead and oversee day-to-day accounting operations for multiple US clients, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), and month-end close activities.
Review and approve accounting transactions, reconciliations, and financial reports prepared by team members.
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with US GAAP.
Monitor cash flow, review bank reconciliations, and ensure proper management of client financial records.
Coordinate and manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities for clients.
Analyse financial data and provide actionable insights and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.
Act as the primary point of contact for client communications, addressing accounting and financial queries effectively.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and improve accounting processes, controls, and best practices.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies.
Assist clients during audits by coordinating with auditors and preparing audit schedules and supporting documentation.
Review and monitor all balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger reconciliations, and variance analyses.
Train, mentor, and guide junior accountants and associates to enhance team performance and technical capabilities.
Track team productivity, quality metrics, and adherence to SLAs.
Identify opportunities for process automation and operational efficiency improvements.

Knowledge and Skills Required
3–5 years of experience in accounting and financial reporting for US & Canada based clients.
Strong understanding of US GAAP, accounting principles, and financial reporting requirements.
Experience leading teams and reviewing accounting deliverables.
Manufacturing & inventory management experience preferred.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Direct communication and stakeholder management experience with clients based in the US and Canada.
Hands-on experience with accounting software such as MS Excel, Quick Books, Sage, Xero, Zoho Books, Net Suite, or similar ERP platforms.
Ability to manage multiple client engagements and prioritize competing deadlines.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and process-oriented mindset.