Morningstar US
Morningstar US | Accounting Manager
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Job Highlights
Job responsibilities
- Manage and oversee monthly close processes, including preparation, review and approval of journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Research and resolve day-to-day general ledger accounting issues, and assist with the resolution of significant, complex, transactions to ensure proper application of GAAP.
- Review general ledger activity and investigate variances or unusual transactions.
- Ensure continued compliance with SOX/internal control requirements and proactively identify control enhancements.
- Partner with internal and external auditors to support quarterly and year-end audits, including managing audit requests.
- Assist in the creation of accounting policies and procedures.
- Manage team priorities and workload while promoting a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.
- Support M&A activities, including purchase accounting and post-acquisition integration activities.
- Prepare and review periodic and ad-hoc financial analyses to provide performance analysis and drive actionable insights.
- Identify and implement opportunities to standardize streamline and automate accounting processes.
- Partner with cross functionals teams to identify opportunities for AI-driven enhancements within accounting processes.
- Partner with cross functional teams to implement new technologies and tools.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, providing guidance on technical accounting and process execution
- Leverage data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improved financial performance
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting.
- Demonstrated experience reviewing work and mentoring team members.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong documentation skills for routine and complex transactions (audit-level support).
- Strong understanding of SOX/internal controls and ability to guide others.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office / Co-Pilot.
About the company
Morningstar US
Morningstar US is an employer hiring in India (sector: BFSI / Investments / Insurance).
Its finance, accounts, audit and tax openings in India are mostly in Chicago and New York.
