Associate Director - Technical Accounting / DPP Accounting

Location: Bangalore

Role Type: Individual Contributor / Leadership Role

Supported Geography: US

Work Timings: Based on project and deliverable timelines

About the Role:

We are looking for an Associate Director - Technical Accounting to lead and support complex technical accounting and financial reporting matters for US-based stakeholders.

The role will provide technical accounting leadership across IFRS and US GAAP, with responsibility for researching complex accounting matters, developing and reviewing technical accounting guidance, monitoring global standard-setting developments and supporting the resolution of significant financial reporting issues.

The Associate Director will work closely with senior accounting professionals, subject matter experts and US-based stakeholders and will be expected to provide high-quality technical insights, challenge existing positions, influence stakeholders and drive complex projects to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and oversee complex technical accounting research and advisory assignments involving IFRS and US GAAP.

- Provide technical accounting guidance on complex and judgmental accounting matters.

- Draft, review and approve IFRS and US GAAP technical accounting guidance, interpretations, position papers and illustrative examples.

- Monitor developments and projects issued by the IASB and FASB and assess their implications for financial reporting and accounting practices.

- Lead research and analysis of new accounting standards, amendments and emerging accounting issues.

- Review and challenge technical accounting conclusions developed by team members and provide appropriate direction.

- Collaborate with senior professionals and US-based accounting teams on complex accounting matters and financial reporting issues.

- Support the preparation and review of illustrative financial statements, accounting disclosures and other technical publications.

- Lead the development and maintenance of technical accounting knowledge resources and internal guidance.

- Present complex technical accounting topics and regulatory developments to senior stakeholders and leadership teams.

- Represent the technical accounting function in internal meetings, working groups and external-facing forums such as webcasts and podcasts, where required.

- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and act as a trusted technical accounting advisor.

- Identify emerging accounting risks and proactively recommend practical, technically sound solutions.

- Lead multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to timelines.

- Provide coaching, mentoring and technical guidance to junior and senior team members.

- Review team deliverables and ensure consistency, technical accuracy and alignment with applicable accounting standards.

- Contribute to process improvement, knowledge management and strategic initiatives within the technical accounting function.

Educational Qualification:

Candidates should hold one of the following professional qualifications:

- CA

- CPA

- ACCA

Active membership is required.

Experience Required:

- 10+ years of post-qualification experience in technical accounting, accounting advisory, financial reporting or a closely related function.

- Extensive and recent experience in applying and interpreting IFRS and US GAAP is mandatory.

- Strong experience in researching and resolving complex and judgmental accounting matters.

- Experience working in a Big 4 National Office, Technical Accounting function, Accounting Advisory practice, Capital Markets Group or similar function is strongly preferred.

- Experience advising large, complex or multinational organizations on accounting and financial reporting matters is preferred.

- Strong experience with external audits, financial reporting and accounting advisory matters.

- Experience dealing with US GAAP / IFRS / IAS / FASB / IASB developments is highly desirable.

Technical Accounting Expertise:

The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong expertise in:

- US GAAP

- IFRS

- Technical accounting research

- Financial reporting

- Accounting policy and position papers

- Complex accounting judgments

- IASB and FASB developments

- Financial statement presentation and disclosures

- Illustrative financial statements

- Accounting standard implementation

- Technical accounting guidance and publications

Technical & Digital Skills:

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

- Strong PowerPoint skills, with the ability to create high-quality presentations for senior leadership.

- Working knowledge of:

1. Microsoft Teams

2. SharePoint

3. Digital knowledge-management platforms

- Ability to leverage technology and data effectively for research, analysis and reporting.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management:

- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively with senior leadership, Partners, Directors and US-based stakeholders.

- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

- Ability to challenge accounting positions constructively and provide well-supported recommendations.

- Excellent project and program management capabilities.

- Ability to manage multiple complex deliverables simultaneously.

- Strong upward, downward and cross-functional communication.

- Ability to lead meetings, technical discussions and presentations with senior audiences.

- Strong negotiation and consensus.