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StateStreet

Global Accounting Operation - Manager

LocationBangalore, India
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience10–12 yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 8, 2026 · 3d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have20
Master’s Degree in Accounting, Chartered Accountant (CA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA)/MBA-Finance
10-12 years of progressive experience in R2R areas with major financial institutions
Extensive practical experience and knowledge of the US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards
In depth knowledge of Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities ASC 320
Understanding of international regulatory landscape, experience with statutory accounting/reporting groups across several major international geographies
Experience of building and maintaining strong control environment (risk excellence, experience with SOX, RCSA controls)
Experience working with multi-geographical processes
Extensive experience performing day-to-day accounting operations, month-end and quarter-end activities
Experience with R2R (record-to-report) centralized processes
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word), advance levels of Excel
Knowledge of Hyperion Essbase, Oracle Financials
Excellent communication skills, prior experience of interacting with multiple stakeholders in NA, EMEA, APAC
Independent decision-making capabilities
Pride of ownership with the ability to deliver high quality results timely
Self-motivated, self-assured, and self-managed
Strong analytical ability to analyze and summarize financial transactions
Strong attention to details
Problem solving skill
Highly organized with ability to multi-task and work under high pressure deadlines
Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
Nice to have2
Knowledge of Spotfire, Cognos data analytics and visualization (or similar) a plus
Experience with other accounting standards (German, etc.) is a plus
Skills
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Access
PowerPoint
Word
Hyperion Essbase
Oracle Financials
Spotfire
Cognos
Benefits
Paid volunteer days
Background:
About the role
Driven by the Beacon initiatives, functionalization of the corporate functions and re-alignment of the Finance Operating Model, State Street has established the Global Accounting Operations (GAO) organization in 2017. GAO is a process-focused organization responsible for the majority of the record-to-report (R2R) activities performed at State Street. Organizationally, it combines all groups performing these activities Globally and also includes Accounting Centers residing in State Street Shared Service locations in Poland, India and China. GAO organization is established on principles of Global Process Ownership and process excellence, owning all aspects of business-as-usual activities within R2R areas and driving process improvements and automation Globally.
Hiring process
To achieve this objective, GAO has been structured into several distinct global units each is responsible for all aspects of selected major groups of R2R activities, such as Close & Consolidation, Revenue/Expense Accounting, Payroll Accounting, Intercompany Transactions, Specialized/Product Accounting, Cash/Deposit governance and others. Each global unit will be responsible for all aspects of business-as-usual activities within their group of processes, as well as process re-engineering and automation activities – this includes leading process assessments; driving process design and process re-engineering work; co-owning technology initiatives bringing automation to GAO organization, working in close collaboration with the teams in Finance Technology, Finance Re-Engineering, Data Management, and other partnership organizations.
Basic Purpose of Job::
The Officer will be responsible for the review and preparation of accounting revenue accrual entries and reporting under US GAAP. This individual should possess extensive operational knowledge and should be subject matter expert in the area of accounting related to ASC 606 Revenue recognition which will include
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Booking of Revenue accruals for SF for Investment Services in Ledger
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Knowledge on AR and Revenue Transactions.
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Managing disputes.
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Unbilled reporting
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Ensuring month end closure
Apart from the above requirement the candidate should have a complete overview of the Revenue process and should be readily in involved In RAW implementation for project reengineering.
Responsibilities & Tasks Include:
Business As Usual (BAU) Activities:
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Should have “owner’s mind set”, work independently, and effectively manage timelines
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May be required to provide accounting analyses or research on critical and complex issues which may include variance analysis of accounting transactions related to billed and unbilled revenue
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Develop subject matter expertise in all aspects of the products under responsibility including operational aspects of a particular accounting transaction.
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Participate in or manage function specific projects as needed
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Ensure high quality and completion of deliverables within the committed timeframe. Team deliverables revolve around.
Daily:
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Monitor Revenue Activity
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Monitor P/L movement for Revenue
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Justify PPA adjustments
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Get clarifications from GBO and Controllers
Monthly:
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Coordinate month-end close including prepare / review manual journal entries and export accounting system reports
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Prepare account reconciliations and certification
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Process Misc adjustments related to RAW and ORMB
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Prepare Regulatory Reporting.
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Prepare SEC reporting
Quarterly:
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Prepare Regulatory, SEC, and Internal reporting
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Perform Accrual Pack for IS Revenue
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Perform SOX control testing
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Internal Audit support
Annual:
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Response Audit queries and submissions of reports to Auditors and Tax Team.
Ad-Hoc:
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Prepare and update process narratives/procedures and flow charts
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Response to internal and external requests including variance analysis and inquires
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Participate in Ad Hoc projects and new transactions
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General ledger account requests
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Accounting systems maintenance and upgrade
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Perform user access reviews & certifications
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Perform analysis to support intercompany transfers, prepare automated transfer processing file, validate transfers, and prepare manual journal entries
Process Re-Engineering, Standardization, and Automation:
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Responsibility for ongoing process improvements
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Assist in implementation of the GAO process re-engineering and automation efforts
Job Requirements:
Education and Experience:
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Master’s Degree in Accounting, Chartered Accountant (CA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA)/MBA-Finance with 10-12 years of progressive experience in R2R areas with major financial institutions
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Extensive practical experience and knowledge of the US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards for the above areas, experience with other accounting standards (German, etc.) is a plus
•
In depth knowledge of Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities ASC 320 former FAS115.
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Understanding of international regulatory landscape, experience with statutory accounting/reporting groups across several major international geographies.
•
Experience of building and maintaining strong control environment (risk excellence, experience with SOX, RCSA controls, etc.), establishing, procedures and strong internal controls.
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Experience working with multi-geographical processes process
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Extensive experience performing day-to-day accounting operations, month-end and quarter-end activities for the above areas of accounting
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Experience with R2R (record-to-report) centralized processes
Skills required :
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word), advance levels of Excel (pivot tables, formulas, excel workbook maintenance best practices)
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Knowledge of Hyperion Essbase ,Oracle Financials.
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Knowledge of Spotfire, Cognos data analytics and visualization (or similar) a plus
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Conceptual understanding of company-wide financial architecture (GL, sub-GL technology, specialized tools) applicable to the above process groups of processes
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Excellent communication skills, prior experience of interacting with multiple stakeholders (Legal Entity and Geography controllers) in NA, EMEA, APAC
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Independent decision-making capabilities
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Pride of ownership with the ability to deliver high quality results timely
•
Self-motivated, self-assured, and self-managed
•
Strong analytical ability to analyze and summarize financial transactions related to the products supported
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Strong attention to details
•
Problem solving skill
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Highly organized with ability to multi-task and work under high pressure deadlines
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Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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