Team Lead - Finance & Accounting

We are seeking an Accounting & Finance Team Lead to manage and lead our Accounting and Finance team in Pune. The ideal candidate will have 7- 8 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, and finances across multiple clients. This role requires a hands-on leader who can manage a team, ensure high-quality deliverables, and actively contribute to execution during critical situations.

Qualifications :

- CA (Mandatory)

- 7- 8 years of experience in Accounting, MIS

- Experience in managing teams and handling multi-client environments (Mandatory)

Technical Skills (Mandatory) :

- Strong expertise in accounting software such as Zoho Books, QuickBooks Online (QBO), Xero, Sage, Tally, or similar platforms

- In-depth understanding of end-to-end accounting, including month-end and year-end closing

- Strong knowledge of general ledger, reconciliations, AP/AR, and financial reporting

- Advanced proficiency in Excel for financial analysis, MIS reporting, and dashboarding

Additional Skills (Preferred) :

- Exposure to US / UK / international GAAP

- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning

- Knowledge of audit coordination, compliance, and statutory requirements

- Ability to mentor, train, and develop team members

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead and manage the Accounting & Finance team, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables

- Review accounting, MIS reports, budgets, and dashboards prepared by the team

- Manage multiple client engagements with effective planning and prioritization

- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial reporting and reconciliations

- Act as the primary point of contact for client communication, audit support, and compliance matters

- Provide guidance, mentoring, and performance feedback to team members

- Handle critical situations by stepping in at the execution level when required

- Drive process improvements, SOP development, and automation initiatives

- Support onboarding of new clients, including transition planning and system setup

- Step in during fire-fighting situations and work at the ground level when resources are unavailable.

- Drive process improvements for greater efficiency and client satisfaction.

Candidate Profile :

- Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams of 8-10 members

- Ability to handle multiple deadlines and client requirements under pressure

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

- Hands-on approach with the ability to balance management and execution

- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities