Controllership Transformation (Core) - Manager

Location: Hyderabad (Primary Location Only)
Salary: Competitive
Date: October 22, 2026

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At EY, you will have the opportunity to develop a career as unique as you are, supported by a global network, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology. We value your unique perspective to help us continuously improve and build a better working world. Join us to create an exceptional professional experience while contributing to meaningful change.

EY GDS – Assurance FAAS is seeking a Manager for Controllership Transformation (Core). This role focuses on leveraging deep techno-functional expertise to drive transformation across record to report processes without necessarily involving hands-on technology implementation. You will lead delivery teams and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize financial accounting and reporting processes using leading ERP systems.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead transformation initiatives in record to report areas such as 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.
- Provide subject matter expertise and lead delivery teams in record to report transformation and implementation projects.
- Apply deep knowledge of ERP platforms (SAP FI/CO/COPA, SAP BPC, SAP Group Reporting, Oracle Fusion Financial) and their integration with AI-based technologies. Design AI solutions tailored to record to report processes.
- Manage consolidation processes, including data structure setup and mapping operational charts of accounts to group charts in tools like SAP Group Reporting and Oracle FCCS.
- Lead large project workstreams and collaborate across service lines to ensure smooth project execution.
- Drive business development by leading pursuit teams to understand client challenges, formulate solutions, build proposals, and foster client relationships.
- Develop internal capabilities by coaching teams, conducting training sessions, and leading operational initiatives within the practice.
- Manage a team of 5-8 full-time employees, focusing on motivation, career development, and engagement.

Required Qualifications

- Chartered Accountant (CA), MBA (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 (industry user experience not required).
- Strong techno-functional knowledge of record to report processes and ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA FI/CO/COPA, SAP Central Finance, Oracle Fusion Finance, and Oracle Netsuite.
- Experience with digital finance solutions including Blackline, Trintech, High Radius, and various Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools.
- Knowledge of AI/ML/Gen-AI and analytics solutions applicable to finance, particularly in record to report areas.
- Proven ability in current state (As-Is) and future state (To-Be) process analysis, process optimization, data analytics, and data management.
- Experience working with international clients and previous experience at multinational consulting firms or Big Four firms is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Strong business development skills with the ability to conceptualize and build client-specific solutions.
- Excellent project management capabilities and solution/product development expertise.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to lead diverse, geographically dispersed teams.
- Flexibility, entrepreneurial mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to work under pressure.
- Willingness to travel on short notice for varying durations.

EY is committed to building a better working world by helping clients, people, and society create long-term value and trust in capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, EY teams across more than 150 countries provide assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax, and transaction services to address complex global challenges.

Join EY to be part of a diverse team that asks better questions to find new answers and drive transformation.