Director - Managed Services

About Company:

BDO India Services Private Limited, a private limited company incorporated in India, is a member of BDO International Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, and forms part of the international BDO network of independent member entities. BDO is the brand name for the BDO network and for each of the BDO Member Entities. BDO India offers strategic, operational, accounting and tax & regulatory advisory & assistance for both domestic and international organizations across a range of industries. BDO India is led by more than 300 Partners & Directors with a team of over 10,000 professionals operating across 12 cities. We expect to grow sizably in the coming 3 - 5 years, adding various dimensions to our business and multiplying the increasing the current team size multi-fold.

Details:

Position Title: Director

Location: Mumbai / Bangalore

Department: Managed Services

Experience: 10+ years post Qualification experience

Qualification: CA

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the setup, stabilization, and transformation of end-to-end finance and accounting functions for new and existing clients.

- Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and governance frameworks, ensuring adherence to IGAAP, Ind AS, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

- Drive timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closures while ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations.

- Review and finalize financial statements, management reports, MIS dashboards, cash flow reports, and other critical business performance metrics.

- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on finance transformation, process optimization, accounting policies, and compliance matters.

- Develop and nurture strong client relationships, ensuring exceptional service delivery and high client satisfaction.

- Lead resolution of client escalations by identifying root causes, implementing corrective measures, and strengthening control environments.

- Manage cross-functional stakeholder interactions, including auditors, tax experts, legal advisors, compliance specialists, and independence teams.

- Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams through effective workforce planning, coaching, training, and performance management.

- Support talent acquisition initiatives, including interviewing, selection, onboarding, and retention of key team members.

- Identify opportunities for automation, digitization, and process re-engineering to improve operational efficiency and scalability.

- Lead large and complex engagements, ensuring delivery excellence, profitability, and achievement of key performance indicators.

- Drive business development efforts through opportunity identification, proposal preparation, solution design, and client presentations.

- Participate in commercial discussions, contract reviews, and fee negotiations with prospective and existing clients.

- Ensure completion of risk management, legal, compliance, and independence requirements prior to client onboarding and engagement acceptance.

- Contribute to practice growth initiatives by developing market insights, strengthening client networks, and identifying emerging service opportunities.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

- CA / CPA / MBA (Finance) from a premier institution; candidates with executive programs from IIMs preferred.

- 8 - 15+ years of experience in Finance & Accounting Outsourcing, Controllership, Shared Services, Consulting, or Business Advisory roles.

- Strong knowledge of Ind AS, IGAAP, financial reporting, audit coordination, and regulatory compliance.

- Proven experience in client relationship management, team leadership, and stakeholder engagement.

- Demonstrated ability to drive process transformation, automation, and operational excellence initiatives.

- Strong commercial acumen with experience in proposal development, business development, and revenue growth.