Controllership Transformation (Core) - Manager

Based in Hyderabad, this role at EY presents an exciting opportunity to advance your career within a global and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives. As a member of EY’s Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) team, specifically within Assurance FAAS – Controllership Transformation, you will apply your deep techno-functional expertise to lead transformation initiatives across record to report processes. The focus of this position is on driving comprehensive process improvements rather than direct technology implementation. You will collaborate closely with regional stakeholders to optimize accounting and financial reporting frameworks, contributing to the development of efficient, high-performing client service processes that deliver exceptional value.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead transformation initiatives across record to report areas by leveraging extensive techno-functional knowledge. This includes revenue recognition, accruals, intercompany reconciliation, manual journal entries and automation, asset accounting, chart of accounts, account reconciliation, sub-ledger accounting, consolidation, financial statement production, notes and disclosures, cost accounting, inventory, and profitability analysis.
- Act as a subject matter expert and lead delivery teams on record to report transformation projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements and industry best practices.
- Demonstrate strong understanding of ERP systems such as SAP FI/CO, COPA, SAP BPC, SAP Group Reporting, Oracle Fusion Financial, and their integration with AI-based technologies. Design AI-driven solutions tailored to record to report processes.
- Manage and lead delivery teams or workstreams within large-scale projects to drive successful outcomes.
- Develop expertise in consolidation processes and data structures using tools like SAP Group Reporting, SAP BPC, and Oracle FCCS.
- Drive business development by leading pursuit teams to analyze client challenges, formulate customized solutions, and create compelling proposals.
- Collaborate with market and cross-service line teams to strengthen client relationships and secure new business opportunities.
- Lead internal capability-building initiatives through training sessions and operational improvements within the practice.
- Mentor and manage a team of 5-8 professionals, supporting their growth through coaching, motivation, and career development discussions.
- Maintain flexibility to travel on short notice for client engagements as required.

Required Qualifications

- Chartered Accountant (CA), MBA in Finance with Commerce background, Cost and Works Accountant (CWA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or Master of Commerce (M.Com).
- 7-10 years of relevant consulting experience in record to report transformation, preferably with multinational organizations or Big Four consulting firms.
- Strong expertise in ERP platforms including SAP S/4HANA FI/CO/COPA, SAP Central Finance, Oracle Fusion Finance, and Oracle Netsuite.
- Experience with digital finance solutions such as Blackline, Trintech, High Radius, and various Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools.
- Knowledge of AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI, and analytics solutions relevant to finance, particularly in record to report processes.
- Proven ability to conduct current state (As-Is) and future state (To-Be) analyses, process and data optimization, data analytics, and data management.
- Excellent communication skills, strong project management capabilities, and demonstrated leadership of diverse, geographically dispersed teams.
- Strong business development, solution conceptualization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage ambiguity, and take entrepreneurial ownership of challenges and solutions.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Experience working with international clients is highly desirable.
- Exposure to multinational consulting environments or Big Four firms is advantageous.
- Opportunity to contribute to EY’s mission of building a better working world by helping clients transform and operate with trust and innovation.
- Competitive salary package and the chance to grow within a supportive, technology-enabled, and inclusive global network.

Join EY to build an exceptional professional journey while making a meaningful impact on clients and society through innovative finance transformation solutions.