Please note that the Job will close at 12am on Posting Close date, so please submit your application prior to the Close Date
Grade - 16
What you will do?
About the Role:
Lead and oversee Accounting, Financial Controls, Record-to-Report (R2R), Compliance, and Governance activities across multiple entities, countries, or business units. Drive accounting excellence, internal controls, financial integrity, regulatory compliance, process standardization, and continuous improvement while ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and global accounting standards. This role serves as a key advisor to leadership on accounting risks, control effectiveness, and financial governance.
Location: India - Hyderabad
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Accounting & Controls, Finance CBS
Function: Finance CBS
Sub-Function: Accounting & Controls
Reports To: Managing Director – Accounting and Controls
Job Category: Management
Key Responsibilities:
Accounting & Financial Control
Lead end-to-end Record-to-Report (R2R) processes, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
Ensure compliance with US GAAP, Local GAAP, statutory requirements, and corporate accounting policies.
Drive balance sheet governance, account reconciliations, journal entry controls, and financial reporting accuracy.
Oversee financial control framework and ensure effective execution of accounting controls across the organization.
Stabilization of insourcing activities without disruption to business and complete adherence to policies and controls
Partner with international, regional and corporate stakeholders on accounting matters and policy interpretation.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Establish and maintain a robust internal control environment to safeguard company assets.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and corporate requirements.
Lead internal and external audits and oversee remediation of audit findings.
Assess financial, operational, and compliance risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Promote a solid culture of accountability, governance, and ethical conduct.
Process Excellence & Transformation
Lead the development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and control standards.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives including setting up and managing the AI office by leveraging AI agentic, new age AI tools, RPA, Analytics, and Shared Services best practices (hyper Automation).
Sponsor finance transformation and Global Business Services (GBS) initiatives.
Standardize processes across regions and ensure consistent execution of controls and reporting requirements.
Develop meaningful performance metrics and reporting dashboards to monitor operational effectiveness.
Leadership & People Management
Lead and develop large teams including managers, accounting professionals and clerical staff.
Build a high-performance culture through coaching, succession planning, and talent development.
Develop network within the organization with stakeholders
Ensure team members are mentored, coached and motivated to perform in rapid paced environment
Strategic Partnership
Provide technical accounting and financial control expertise to senior management.
Evaluate emerging accounting standards, regulatory developments, risks, and business impacts.
Support business decision-making through financial insights, risk assessments, and governance recommendations.
Build strong partnerships across Finance, Operations, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Procurement, and external stakeholders.
Project & Change Management
Lead regional and enterprise-wide finance projects.
Ensure successful delivery of initiatives within scope, timeline, and budget.
Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes to executive leadership.
Drive organizational change and adoption of new accounting and control processes.
Budget & Resource Management
Prepare and manage annual departmental budgets.
Optimize operational costs while maintaining compliance and control effectiveness.
Ensure appropriate resource planning and allocation across accounting functions.
You will be a great fit if you
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Required Skills
Leadership & People Management
Financial Accounting & Reporting
Internal Controls & Governance
Risk Management
Technical Accounting (US GAAP / IFRS / Local GAAP)
Audit Management
Strategic Thinking
Project & Change Management
Process Improvement & Automation (AI)
Influencing & Stakeholder Management
Planning & Organizing
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Qualifications
Professional Certifications
CPA (U.S.A.) / CA (India) mandatory
Experience
18+ years of progressive experience in Accounting, Financial Controls, Audit, Shared Services. Minimum 10 years of people leadership experience managing managers and professional teams.
Experience working within multinational organizations, shared services, captive centres, or Global Business Services environments preferred.
Proven experience leading audits, compliance programs, and finance transformation initiatives.
What you can expect…
Eg. A supportive and inclusive work environment.
Exposure to real-world projects
Please note that the Job will close at 12am on Posting Close date, so please submit your application prior to the Close Date
Grade -
What you will do?
About the Role:
Lead and oversee Accounting, Financial Controls, Record-to-Report (R2R), Compliance, and Governance activities across multiple entities, countries, or business units. Drive accounting excellence, internal controls, financial integrity, regulatory compliance, process standardization, and continuous improvement while ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and global accounting standards. This role serves as a key advisor to leadership on accounting risks, control effectiveness, and financial governance.
Location: India - Hyderabad
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Accounting & Controls, Finance CBS
Function: Finance CBS
Sub-Function: Accounting & Controls
Reports To: Managing Director – Accounting and Controls
Job Category: Management
Key Responsibilities:
Accounting & Financial Control
- Lead end-to-end Record-to-Report (R2R) processes, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP, Local GAAP, statutory requirements, and corporate accounting policies.
- Drive balance sheet governance, account reconciliations, journal entry controls, and financial reporting accuracy.
- Oversee financial control framework and ensure effective execution of accounting controls across the organization.
- Stabilization of insourcing activities without disruption to business and complete adherence to policies and controls
- Partner with international, regional and corporate stakeholders on accounting matters and policy interpretation.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Establish and maintain a robust internal control environment to safeguard company assets.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and corporate requirements.
- Lead internal and external audits and oversee remediation of audit findings.
- Assess financial, operational, and compliance risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Promote a strong culture of accountability, governance, and ethical conduct.
Process Excellence & Transformation
- Lead the development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and control standards.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives including setting up and managing the AI office by leveraging AI agentic, new age AI tools, RPA, Analytics, and Shared Services best practices (hyper Automation).
- Sponsor finance transformation and Global Business Services (GBS) initiatives.
- Standardize processes across regions and ensure consistent execution of controls and reporting requirements.
- Develop meaningful performance metrics and reporting dashboards to monitor operational effectiveness.
Leadership & People Management
- Lead and develop large teams including managers, accounting professionals and clerical staff.
- Build a high-performance culture through coaching, succession planning, and talent development.
- Develop network within the organization with stakeholders
- Ensure team members are mentored, coached and motivated to perform in fast paced environment
Strategic Partnership
- Provide technical accounting and financial control expertise to senior management.
- Evaluate emerging accounting standards, regulatory developments, risks, and business impacts.
- Support business decision-making through financial insights, risk assessments, and governance recommendations.
- Build strong partnerships across Finance, Operations, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Procurement, and external stakeholders.
Project & Change Management
- Lead regional and enterprise-wide finance projects.
- Ensure successful delivery of initiatives within scope, timeline, and budget.
- Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes to executive leadership.
- Drive organizational change and adoption of new accounting and control processes.
Budget & Resource Management
- Prepare and manage annual departmental budgets.
- Optimize operational costs while maintaining compliance and control effectiveness.
Ensure appropriate resource planning and allocation across accounting functions.
You will be a great fit if you
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Required Skills
- Leadership & People Management
- Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Internal Controls & Governance
- Risk Management
- Technical Accounting (US GAAP / IFRS / Local GAAP)
- Audit Management
- Strategic Thinking
- Project & Change Management
- Process Improvement & Automation (AI)
- Influencing & Stakeholder Management
- Planning & Organizing
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
Qualifications
Qualified Certifications
- CPA (U.S.A.) / CA (India) mandatory
Experience
- 18+ years of progressive experience in Accounting, Financial Controls, Audit, Shared Services. Minimum 10 years of people leadership experience managing managers and professional teams.
- Experience working within multinational organizations, shared services, captive centres, or Global Business Services environments preferred.
- Proven experience leading audits, compliance programs, and finance transformation initiatives.
- What you can expect…
Eg. A supportive and inclusive work environment.
Exposure to real-world projects
Judgement & Decision Making Skills;Analytical Skills;Planning & Organizing Skills;Problem Solving Skills;Networking skills;Leadership Skills Accreditation: Specific Business Accreditation; Language: Proficiency in English
Fed Ex was built on a philosophy that puts people first, one we take seriously. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce in which we enforce fair treatment, and provide growth opportunities for everyone.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth or a related medical condition), physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
Our Company
Fed Ex is one of the world's largest express transportation companies and has consistently been selected as one of the top 10 World’s Most Admired Companies by "Fortune" magazine. Every day Fed Ex delivers for its customers with transportation and business solutions, serving more than 220 countries and territories around the globe. We can serve this global network due to our outstanding team of Fed Ex team members, who are tasked with making every Fed Ex experience outstanding.
Our Philosophy
The People-Service-Profit philosophy (P-S-P) describes the principles that govern every Fed Ex decision, policy, or activity. Fed Ex takes care of our people; they, in turn, deliver the impeccable service demanded by our customers, who reward us with the profitability necessary to secure our future. The essential element in making the People-Service-Profit philosophy such a positive force for the company is where we close the circle, and return these profits back into the business, and invest back in our people. Our success in the industry is attributed to our people. Through our P-S-P philosophy, we have a work environment that encourages team members to be innovative in delivering the highest possible quality of service to our customers. We care for their well-being, and value their contributions to the company.
Our Culture
Our culture is important for many reasons, and we intentionally bring it to life through our behaviors, actions, and activities in every part of the world. The Fed Ex culture and values have been a cornerstone of our success and growth since we began in the early 1970’s. While other companies can copy our systems, infrastructure, and processes, our culture makes us unique and is often a differentiating factor as we compete and grow in today’s global marketplace.
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