Job Description
WHAT YOU'LL DO
The position is a member of the Global Investments, Consolidations, Accounting and Reporting (“GICAR”) team under the direction of the Global Accounting Senior Director. The GICAR team is part of a broader team, the Global Accounting and Control (“GAC”) team that is under the direction of the Global Finance Executive Director & Corporate Controller. The GAC team has various responsibilities including consolidating and reporting BCG's financial information on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. In addition, GAC is responsible for establishing and communicating various accounting policies and procedures globally across BCG. The team is responsible for the dissemination of meaningful and accurate financial information on a consolidated basis, as well as on an individual affiliate office basis.
The position is focused on participating in the activities needed for the GICAR team to prepare BCG’s consolidated financial statements in compliance with US GAAP and BCG’s internal management reporting guidelines. The Senior Global Accountant will be responsible for reviewing affiliate office results (statutory, US GAAP, and management reporting financial statements), assisting with BCG’s monthly/quarterly/annual worldwide close processes, and preparing the various reconciliations needed for BCG’s partnership distribution model (other income and expense analysis). This position will also be involved in assisting with ad-hoc activities/projects for GICAR (i.e. policy documentation, process improvement/automation efforts, system integration, senior leadership presentations, etc.) based on the direction of our GAC Directors and Managers.
The Senior Global Accountant will be a critical resource to various leaders within the GICAR team and will partner with other GAC team members including the Managing Director and Partner (“MDP”) Accounting, and Revenue Accounting. The role with also work closely with teams within other functions in Global Finance (including Tax, Treasury, and Financial Systems) and affiliate office finance & accounting teams across the world.
YOU'RE GOOD AT
• Participate in the preparation of BCG's financial reporting including consolidated US GAAP financial statements and internal management reporting
• Assist with reviewing affiliate entity local statutory financial statements requiring global director approval
• Review affiliate office monthly reporting packages to ensure compliance with BCG’s accounting policies; analyze actual results compared to forecasts and prior year results
• Build strong working relationships with the local office finance teams by providing decision support on a variety of accounting and reporting issues
• Review and tracking of reconciliations received from affiliate offices
• Participate in the creation, documentation, and implementation of internal accounting policies and procedures
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and streamlining in existing activities, make recommendations on improvements and lead implementation
• Assist with the performance of centralized monthly & quarterly compliance checks for US GAAP & Other Income/Expense reporting
• Assist with the preparation of other income and expense reconciliations and forecasting
• Assist with BCG’s centralized lease accounting (both from a technical accounting and operational perspective)
• Assist the Global Accounting Senior Manager with the worldwide monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for over 50 affiliate offices
• Assist Global Accounting Manager with various technical accounting research projects
YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)
• 2-4 years of accounting-related work experience, including experience with US GAAP accounting and financial reporting
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
• CPA or CPA track preferred
• Previous experience working in a major public accounting firm or a large multinational company within a multi-currency environment, where foreign operations represent a significant portion of consolidated results
• Sound knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
• Detail oriented and analysis focused
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; comfortable interacting with peer group, senior leaders, and third-party service providers
• Excellent organization skills and ability to manage multiple priorities along with day-to-day responsibilities
• Strong work ethic, professional attitude, and reliable
• Experience using Oracle based accounting systems including Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), Oracle 12R, Oracle Smart View and Oracle Financials is a plus but not required. Knowledge of SAP Business Objects or other comparable systems is a plus but not required
• Advanced computer literacy (use of Windows and corresponding software applications including PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
• Experience with advanced data analysis/reporting tools a huge plus but not required (i.e., Tableau, Alteryx, Python, etc.)
The position is a member of the Global Investments, Consolidations, Accounting and Reporting (“GICAR”) team under the direction of the Global Accounting Senior Director. The GICAR team is part of a broader team, the Global Accounting and Control (“GAC”) team that is under the direction of the Global Finance Executive Director & Corporate Controller. The GAC team has various responsibilities including consolidating and reporting BCG's financial information on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. In addition, GAC is responsible for establishing and communicating various accounting policies and procedures globally across BCG. The team is responsible for the dissemination of meaningful and accurate financial information on a consolidated basis, as well as on an individual affiliate office basis.
The position is focused on participating in the activities needed for the GICAR team to prepare BCG’s consolidated financial statements in compliance with US GAAP and BCG’s internal management reporting guidelines. The Senior Global Accountant will be responsible for reviewing affiliate office results (statutory, US GAAP, and management reporting financial statements), assisting with BCG’s monthly/quarterly/annual worldwide close processes, and preparing the various reconciliations needed for BCG’s partnership distribution model (other income and expense analysis). This position will also be involved in assisting with ad-hoc activities/projects for GICAR (i.e. policy documentation, process improvement/automation efforts, system integration, senior leadership presentations, etc.) based on the direction of our GAC Directors and Managers.
The Senior Global Accountant will be a critical resource to various leaders within the GICAR team and will partner with other GAC team members including the Managing Director and Partner (“MDP”) Accounting, and Revenue Accounting. The role with also work closely with teams within other functions in Global Finance (including Tax, Treasury, and Financial Systems) and affiliate office finance & accounting teams across the world.
YOU'RE GOOD AT
• Participate in the preparation of BCG's financial reporting including consolidated US GAAP financial statements and internal management reporting
• Assist with reviewing affiliate entity local statutory financial statements requiring global director approval
• Review affiliate office monthly reporting packages to ensure compliance with BCG’s accounting policies; analyze actual results compared to forecasts and prior year results
• Build strong working relationships with the local office finance teams by providing decision support on a variety of accounting and reporting issues
• Review and tracking of reconciliations received from affiliate offices
• Participate in the creation, documentation, and implementation of internal accounting policies and procedures
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and streamlining in existing activities, make recommendations on improvements and lead implementation
• Assist with the performance of centralized monthly & quarterly compliance checks for US GAAP & Other Income/Expense reporting
• Assist with the preparation of other income and expense reconciliations and forecasting
• Assist with BCG’s centralized lease accounting (both from a technical accounting and operational perspective)
• Assist the Global Accounting Senior Manager with the worldwide monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for over 50 affiliate offices
• Assist Global Accounting Manager with various technical accounting research projects
YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)
• 2-4 years of accounting-related work experience, including experience with US GAAP accounting and financial reporting
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
• CPA or CPA track preferred
• Previous experience working in a major public accounting firm or a large multinational company within a multi-currency environment, where foreign operations represent a significant portion of consolidated results
• Sound knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
• Detail oriented and analysis focused
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; comfortable interacting with peer group, senior leaders, and third-party service providers
• Excellent organization skills and ability to manage multiple priorities along with day-to-day responsibilities
• Strong work ethic, professional attitude, and reliable
• Experience using Oracle based accounting systems including Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), Oracle 12R, Oracle Smart View and Oracle Financials is a plus but not required. Knowledge of SAP Business Objects or other comparable systems is a plus but not required
• Advanced computer literacy (use of Windows and corresponding software applications including PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
• Experience with advanced data analysis/reporting tools a huge plus but not required (i.e., Tableau, Alteryx, Python, etc.)
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Global Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in New Delhi offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
