Associate Manager, Accounting

Position Overview

Join Russell Investments as an Associate Manager, Accounting at our Mumbai office. Location: Mumbai; Schedule: Full time, EMEA (1:30 pm - 10:30 pm IST). In this role, you will lead and oversee accounting operations for our centralized team in India, ensuring compliance with local and global standards. You will collaborate closely with global stakeholders, support month-end close processes, and contribute to audit, tax, and regulatory compliance initiatives while playing a key part in the growth and operational excellence of our Mumbai office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare information for periodic financial and tax compliances for the India entity, including annual GST, statutory, tax, and transfer pricing audits.
• Participate in managing month-end close processes such as reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, consolidations, and variance analysis, as well as providing audit support.
• Perform and review complex accounting tasks, proactively identifying issues and ensuring full resolution in line with applicable standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within accounting operations.
• Liaise with business units and legal/compliance teams to ensure accurate expense calculations.
• Lead, train, and develop direct reports in Mumbai, fostering a collaborative and performance-driven culture.
• Support the implementation of new accounting policies, system enhancements, and business initiatives.
• Coordinate year-end audit requirements by working directly with internal and external auditors.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience Required: 5-8 years of progressive accounting and compliance experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong understanding of accounting and tax fundamentals, including US and India GAAP.
• Proven experience with month-end close processes, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills with keen attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters, CPA, or CA qualification.
• Experience coordinating audits and familiarity with India financials, including TDS and GST.
• Prior experience in asset management or financial services.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel; familiarity with tools such as Coda, Cognos BI, Concur, Blackline, or Alteryx is a plus.
• Experience managing cross-border teams and working in a process-driven, transformational environment.