Director Accounting

Location: Prakāshamnagar

As the  Director, Global Accounting  for the Hyderabad, India site, you will be a key member of the Global Accounting Leadership Team, reporting to the Executive Director of Accounting. You will lead and manage a diverse team, including an outsourced vendor, to ensure the timely and accurate execution of daily, monthly, and quarterly deliverables. This is a strategic role focused on driving process improvements, maintaining financial controls, and partnering with cross-functional leaders to support key business initiatives.
Responsibilities     Site Leadership & Team Management:  Act as the  Amgen India Accounting Site Lead , representing the accounting team in site leadership meetings. You will lead, manage, and mentor a team, fostering a strong culture and connection among the accounting staff in India.
Accounting & Reporting:  You will be responsible for monthly accounting close deliverables, including critical estimates reviews and variance analysis. This includes ensuring all account reconciliations and balance sheet reviews are performed accurately.
Compliance & Controls:  You will maintain decision rights and judgment calls on accounting matters for  US GAAP  requirements. This role is responsible for ensuring internal controls over financial reporting are designed and operating effectively, and you will support statutory audits and local financial statement delivery.
Process Improvement & Strategic Partnership:  Drive and identify process improvement and standardization opportunities that lead to improved cost-effectiveness and compliance. You will partner with Executive Directors and Directors in Finance ( FP&A, Tax, Treasury ) to support the strategic direction of the business.
Systems & Automation:  You will enable and oversee the implementation of systems, including  ERP  enhancements and automation solutions, to bring efficiency to processes.
Qualifications    A Doctorate degree with 4 years of accounting experience; or a Master's degree with 14-16 years of experience; or a Bachelor's degree with 16-18 years of experience.
Proven managerial experience directly managing people and/or leading teams, projects, or programs.
Fluency in English, both written and oral.
A strong proficiency in  US GAAP  and internal controls is highly preferred.
Experience in driving and implementing strategic change.
An accounting certification ( US CPA equivalent ) and public accounting experience are preferred.
Experience managing an outsourced partner relationship is a plus.
Soft Skills     Leadership:  Strong leadership and social skills, with the ability to influence at all levels, functions, and geographies.
Communication:  Strong written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
Problem-Solving:  The ability to exercise sound judgment and initiative in handling business issues.
Organization:  The ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage multiple initiatives in a dynamic environment.
Integrity:  A positive demeanor and a strong work ethic.