SR. DIRECTOR AUDIT & ASSURANCE

Hyderabad, India | Top US Accounting & Advisory Firm | India GDC Leadership

Interested candidates Must contact S Krishnan at (phone hidden)

The Prospect A leading US Accounting and Advisory Firm is expanding its India Global Delivery Centre in Hyderabad and is seeking a Sr. Director to lead its Audit & Assurance practice. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, team growth, and seamless delivery for US-based audit practice teams.

Role Snapshot

Location: Hyderabad, India

Reporting to: Global Assurance Lead | Local Managing Director

Qualification: CPA (US) / CA / ACCA / CIA

Experience: 18+ years in US External Audit & Assurance

Team Size: Large cross-functional India GDC team

What You Will Do

- Lead the India Audit & Assurance team as the primary operational head of the GDC function.
- Serve as the key bridge between the India team and US-based partners and practice leadership.
- Drive team performance, utilization, quality standards, and engagement delivery across all workstreams.
- Own talent development, mentoring,



and succession planning for the India team including the Manager group.
- Partner with local management on recruitment, organizational growth, and workforce planning.
- Champion process improvement and innovation to enhance efficiency and delivery quality.
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP, PCAOB, and AICPA standards across all engagements.

What We Are Looking For
- 18+ years of deep experience in US External Audit & Assurance.
- CPA (US), Chartered Accountant, ACCA, or CIA mandatory.
- Proven leadership of large teams in a GDC, offshore delivery, or large practice environment.
- Strong track record of partnering with US stakeholders at the partner and senior manager level.
- Exceptional communication skills and a passion for developing and enabling teams.
- Experience in a Big 4 or top-tier US accounting firm is strongly preferred.

Confidential Search | Contact S Krishnan: +91 83096 18146 (WhatsApp / Call) Only candidates with US External Audit & Assurance experience and CPA / CA / ACCA / CIA qualification will be considered.

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