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We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.\nChart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.\nThis role would lead global accounting and reporting functions in Bangalore, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong controls, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. Based in Bangalore, serve as a key leader in building and scaling a world-class accounting and reporting organization, developing deep technical capabilities across accounting processes, systems, controls, and talent. Support Empower's SAP S/4HANA transformation through successful testing and implementation, process standardization, adoption of leading practices, and continuous process improvement. Provide thought leadership across accounting operations, external reporting, audit, governance, and digital finance capabilities while developing high-performing teams and scalable operating models.\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nLead accounting functions like AP, Intercompany, Fixed Assets, Insurance, Legal Entity, Revenue, Compensation & Benefits Accounting, and External Reporting.\nProvide leadership and oversight to India-based Accounting & Reporting teams operating within a global matrix organization, partnering with functional leaders to align priorities, clarify accountabilities, manage performance, and ensure effective execution.\nDevelop a culture of One Empower, coaching teams to connect across Finance, problem solve, simplify work, and accelerate delivery.\nPartner with global functional leaders to build and expand accounting and reporting capabilities in India, identifying opportunities to increase expertise, ownership, scalability, and value delivered by the organization.\nEstablish clear service expectations, performance measures, and governance routines with global functional partners to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery and timely resolution of issues.\nProactively identify and escalate accounting, reporting, control, operational, and resourcing risks, partnering with appropriate leaders to drive timely resolution.\nOversee close, reporting, and compliance activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to US GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory requirements.\nDrive SAP S/4HANA adoption, process standardization, and operating model transformation.\nChampion automation, AI, analytics, and digital solutions to improve efficiency, insights, and control effectiveness.\nEnhance accounting quality and close effectiveness through BlackLine and other finance technologies.\nLead external reporting, technical accounting, audit readiness, and governance initiatives.\nStrengthen internal controls, SOX compliance, risk management, and regulatory frameworks.\nEstablish performance metrics and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.\nPartner with Finance, Technology, Risk, Audit, Tax, FP&A, and business leaders on strategic initiatives and organizational change.\nDevelop and lead high-performing global teams.\nQUALIFICATIONS\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field.\nCPA, CA, CMA, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification preferred.\n12-15+ years of accounting leadership experience in large multinational organizations, preferably within insurance, retirement, wealth management, or other regulated financial services environments.\nProven experience leading and developing managers and senior accounting professionals across multiple disciplines.\nDeep expertise in US GAAP and IFRS, including insurance accounting (IFRS 17/ASC 944), accounting and reporting for financial instruments (IFRS 9 and relevant US GAAP guidance), technical accounting, and regulatory and external reporting requirements.\nSignificant experience leading accounting functions such as Insurance Accounting, Legal Entity Accounting, Revenue Accounting, Fixed Assets, and Intercompany Accounting.\nStrong knowledge of audit, SOX, internal controls, SOC 1/SOC 2 reports, and governance frameworks.\nProven success building, scaling, and leading high-performing global accounting teams within shared services, GCC, or complex operating environments.\nDemonstrated ability to build deep technical capabilities across accounting and reporting processes, systems, controls, and talent to drive sustainable business outcomes.\nDeep expertise in SAP S/4HANA, finance transformation, process standardization, and adoption of leading practices.\nExperience leveraging BlackLine, AI, automation, and analytics to improve accounting quality, reporting, controls, and operational efficiency.\nStrong problem-solving, customer orientation, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with a track record of driving transformation and influencing senior leaders.\nNormal Office Working Conditions: this job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.\nThis job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.\nWe are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. 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