Accounting Manager 1 - Shared Services

Intuit is the global financial technology platform that powers prosperity for the people and communities we serve. With approximately 100 million customers worldwide using products such as TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to prosper. We never stop working to find new, innovative ways to make that possible.

• Effectively manage the month-end close process for timely and accurate US GAAP reporting by partnering with Regional Controllers and the Corporate Accounting team
• Build and manage a high-performing team, providing guidance, mentorship, and oversight to ensure delivery of results and career growth. Foster a team environment based on trust, accountability, and excellence
• Manage & guide team in undertaking new process transitions for SSC
• Define and agree on SLAs with stakeholders, including KPIs, and manage performance to meet these standards
• Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring processes and procedures are current and enhanced regularly. Lead transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, and service delivery
• Maintain strong controls to ensure compliance with company policies, internal control policies, SOX requirements, and collaborate closely with the CAO organization to ensure effective policy and procedure adherence
• Exercise good judgment in managing accounting and operational risks with appropriate transparency
• Stay current on evolving accounting standards and incorporate necessary updates into company policy
• Anticipate risks and changes in systems, processes, and accounting regulations, assessing their impact on operations
• Collaborate efficiently with cross-functional teams to optimize the month-end close process for seamless efficiency
• Identify, evaluate, and implement industry best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of SSC, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with leading standards
• Support with audit requirements promptly to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance

• CA/CPA with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 8-10 years of accounting experience in large MNCs, preferably in the Software/SaaS industry and Shared Services setup
• Strong people management skills with the ability to lead high-performing teams, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in handling large accounting software packages, preferably Oracle.
• Ability to research and understand technical details and present them in lay terms to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical and project management skills with the capability to manage and execute multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present clear, concise information to leadership and communicate effectively even in an unstructured environment
• Ability to work effectively across time zones and geographies with key stakeholders
• Proficiency in challenging the status quo, driving transformative change and championing innovation in the evolving shared services landscape. Demonstrated leadership in leading automation, transformation, simplification, and standardization efforts to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Ability to influence cross-functionally and at all management levels, enabling effective and quick decision-making that considers the interests of all key stakeholders