Spec Accounting

Job Summary

Job Description

Specialist – Global Controllership / Accounting

Role Overview

This role is responsible for executing and supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for assigned legal entities. The role ensures accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, and company accounting policies. The Junior Controller will own balance sheet account reconciliations, journal entry processing, variance analysis, and financial control activities while partnering with regional finance teams, accounting teams and external auditors to maintain high standards of financial integrity and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close for EU entities, including Preparation and posting of necessary Journal Entries along with proper documentation and Analysis & Reporting of the management reports.
• Review trial balances and investigate/ explain unusual transactions or balances.
• Perform accrual, prepayment, and reclassification entries.
• Ensure timely completion of tasks and adherence to reporting deadlines.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts. Identify, investigate, and resolve reconciliation differences in a timely manner. Monitor aged reconciling items and drive timely resolution.
• Maintain reconciliation documentation in accordance with company policies and audit requirements.
• Execute and monitor SOX controls, ensuring compliance with internal control frameworks
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure timely receipt of inputs and reporting deliverables
• Preparation, Coordination and Review of Flux analysis performed by Onshore and offshore team members
• Coordination with auditors for timely audit completion
• Deliver routine accounting tasks within agreed timelines, with a focus on standardization and process efficiency
• Perform analytical reviews and financial analysis to identify anomalies and ensure accuracy of reported numbers
• Supporting all the finance projects and closing as per agreed timelines
• Identify and drive process improvement opportunities, including automation of the processes
• Ensure financial data integrity and readiness for audit and compliance requirements

Required Skills & Experience

Qualifications

• CA / CPA
• 5–8 years of relevant accounting experience

Technical Skills

• Strong experience in:
  • SOX compliance and control execution
  • Financial statement review and reporting
  • Month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations
• Experience working with In-scope (IS) entities / US accounting environment
• Exposure to SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365, or similar.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Good to have: Blackline, Alteryx
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Fluent in English

Impact of the Role

• Drive accuracy and integrity of financial reporting by ensuring robust reconciliations, flux analysis, and timely closure, thereby enhancing confidence in reported numbers across stakeholders
• Strengthen the control environment and SOX compliance through disciplined execution of internal controls and proactive identification of process gaps
• Enable data-driven decision-making by delivering timely and insightful flux analysis, supporting leadership in understanding key business drivers and variances
• Act as a key bridge between onshore and offshore teams, ensuring seamless coordination, standardization, and consistency in financial reporting outputs
• Support efficient audit and regulatory processes by ensuring audit readiness, timely documentation, and resolution of audit queries with minimal escalations
• Contribute to tax compliance and regulatory reporting by partnering with consultants for tax return filings and supporting assessment processes with accurate financial data
• Improve operational efficiency by driving automation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives, reducing manual effort and enhancing turnaround time
• Enhance financial governance by identifying accounting anomalies and driving corrective actions, minimizing risk of misstatement at month, quarter, and year end
• Foster stakeholder confidence and collaboration through proactive communication, strong ownership, and ability to influence outcomes across cross-functional teams

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Ability to identify and resolve accounting anomalies
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to influence without authority across teams
• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on automation and process optimization

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in global controllership / shared services environment
• Track record of driving process improvements and standardization initiatives
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

About Medline India:
Medline India was setup in 2010 in Pune, primarily as an offshore Development centre and to augment resources for Medline Industries LP headquartered in Chicago, USA. We are a 1500+ strong and growing team of technology, finance & and business support professionals who support our businesses worldwide towards a mission to make healthcare run better. We are proud to be certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ by the Great Place to Work Institute® (India) for the duration May 2023 – May 2024. 
We are an organization with a conducive work environment, ample opportunities to learn, contribute and grow with a highly empowered & engaged team. We encourage our people to share their best ideas and create new opportunities for our customers and ourselves to work together to solve today’s toughest healthcare challenges.
About Medline Industries, LP:
Established in 1966, Medline Industries LP is a renowned global healthcare organization boasting 56 years of consecutive sales growth, exceeding $21 billion in annual sales. With a workforce of over 36,000 professionals spread across the globe, we operate in more than 125 countries and territories. As the largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies in the United States, Medline is uniquely positioned to offer comprehensive products, education, and support across the continuum of care.
At present, Medline Industries, LP holds the esteemed position as the #1 market leader, delivering an extensive portfolio of over 550,000 medical products and clinical solutions. Our clientele includes hospitals, extended care facilities, surgery centres, physician offices, home care agencies, providers, and retailers. We are proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers and Best Employers for Women. Additionally, the Chicago Tribune has consistently named us a Top Workplace for the past 12 years.