About the Company

HR Interface Recruitment Consulting has been exclusively mandated to hire for a leading global architecture, design, and planning firm for their Mumbai HQs.

Established in India in 2008, this leading global architecture and design firm traces its origins to 1981 in New York City.

With over 1,100 professionals across 20+ international studios, the firm is known for delivering award-winning projects in education, healthcare, hospitality, residential, and mixed-use sectors worldwide.

About the Role

Company: Leading Global Architecture & Design Firm (Name shared during process)

Designation: Finance & Project Accounting Manager

Years of Experience: Minimum 5 years in accounting in a professional services environment (AEC industry experience preferred)

Job Type: Full-time, On-site

Location: Fort, South Mumbai

Position Overview

We are hiring a Finance & Project Accounting Manager to join our clients Mumbai studio.

This role combines project-level financial management with corporate accounting responsibilities and requires partnering with Project Managers, Principals, and Studio Leaders to ensure financial goals are met on both local and global levels.

The ideal candidate will be financially savvy, detail-oriented, and able to communicate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders while ensuring compliance with global standards and local regulations.

Role & Responsibilities

Project Financial Management:

- Review bids, proposals, and agreements for financial compliance and client requirements (insurance, invoicing schedules, performance bonds, etc.

- Set up projects in ERP systems (Deltek Vision/Tally) in line with company policy.

- Collect and maintain legal documentation for sub-consultants (agreements, COIs, work authorizations).

- Provide financial reports, forecasts, and profitability analyses, recommending corrective actions where needed.

- Ensure revenue recognition compliance with GAAP ASC 606 and other standards.

- Collaborate with Project Managers to prepare monthly invoices and requisition forms.

- Support collections and resolve overdue accounts in coordination with leadership.

- Assist with project close-out in accordance with company policy.

Corporate & Local Finance Management:

- Maintain accurate corporate (Deltek Vision) and local accounting records.

- Oversee accounts payable and receivable, including vendor payments, expense coding, reimbursements, and cash application.

- Prepare monthly financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, management reports) and cash flow forecasts.

- Handle tax computations, filings, and local compliance requirements.

- Maintain fixed asset registers and financial schedules.

- Support budgeting and forecasting processes.

- Assist auditors with year-end closing and documentation.

- Manage payroll processing and employee cash advances.

- Maintain statutory registrations, certificates, and office compliance records.

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelors/ Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

5+ years accounting experience in a professional services environment; AEC industry preferred.

Minimum 3 years supervisory or management experience.

ERP experience (Deltek Vision required; Tally experience a plus).

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Familiarity with US-GAAP, IFRS, and IND-AS.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with high accuracy and attention to detail.

Commitment to ethical conduct, confidentiality, and compliance with financial regulations.

Why This Role Stands Out

- Blend project-level and corporate-level financial responsibilities in a single leadership role.

- Collaborate closely with global teams across multiple international studios.

- Work in a high-profile architecture and design firm with award-winning projects.

- Competitive compensation and performance-linked growth opportunities.