Stantec
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stantec.com
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Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. The Stantec community unites approximately 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents.
Team Lead, Financial Reporting
Grow with the best. Join a smart, creative and inspired team that works behind the scenes to support operational excellence. Our functional services teams (FSTs) provide services to 32,000 employees in over 400 locations across 6 continents. Bringing together individuals with diverse backgrounds, talents and expertise, our FSTs are vital to making our Company stronger. Explore opportunities in Financial Services.
Your Opportunity
An opportunity is available for a Team Lead to join our Financial Reporting team, specializing in intercompany accounting. As a key member of the team, you will guide and support Accounting Technicians and Analysts responsible for day-to-day financial reporting operations, including the review and maintenance of balance sheet account reconciliations. The role is based in our Pune office and follows UK working hours. A hybrid working arrangement is available in accordance with company policy.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily intercompany accounting operations across multiple entities.
- Support the five-day period-end closing process by identifying issues and taking corrective action to ensure that the financial statements are properly stated.
- Review journal entries, intercompany recharges and supporting documents.
- Monitor the preparation of intercompany reconciliations, support staff in resolving differences, and track the team’s follow-up to ensure timely resolution before deadlines.
- Ensure that staff are fully trained and equipped to perform effectively in a high-volume, centralized environment.
- Drive effective cross-functional communication and collaboration with global teams and key stakeholders to resolve intercompany issues.
- Manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)and control documentation, ensure audit readiness, and govern process transitions effectively.
- Lead process improvement initiatives by driving standardization, automation and knowledge sharing to enhance operational efficiency with control effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, practices and procedures.
- Ensure that key financial reporting controls under Stantec’s SOX and internal control program are effective and operating as intended.
- Support the implementation of BlackLine for intercompany processes, including process design, testing, deployment and user adoption.
- Respond to internal and external audit requests and provide supporting documentation.
Your Capabilities And Credentials
- Strong knowledge of the accounting cycle, intercompany accounting, reconciliations, journal entries and month-end close.
- Proven ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Experience leading, coaching and supporting accounting teams.
- Strong organizational, analytical and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet firm deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with professional proficiency in English.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting skills.
- Experience with ERP and reconciliation tools, such as Oracle and BlackLine or other large scale reporting systems is considered an asset.
Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
- 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in intercompany accounting, general ledger, or financial accounting.
- A professional accounting designation with 1-3 years of post-designation experience in a fast-paced accounting environment.
- Experience working with global entities or in a shared-services environment is advantageous.
Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
- 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in intercompany accounting, general ledger, or financial accounting.
- A professional accounting designation with 1-3 years of post-designation experience in a fast-paced accounting environment.
- Experience working with global entities or in a shared-services environment is advantageous.
Primary Location: India | Pune
Organization: Stantec IN Business Unit
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Supervisor
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 13/10/2026 10:10:48
Req ID: 1008215
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