NielsenIQ: Service Delivery Leader - Technical Accounting (Record to Report - R2R) — Pune, MH, India

About NielsenIQ

NielsenIQ, also known as NIQ, works in consumer intelligence and retail measurement. Its employer material describes using market information, consumer insights and analytics to help businesses understand buying behaviour. Its data operations address the accuracy and completeness of information behind client reports, while analytical services interpret that information. The business connects details about products and retail activity with broader views of markets, giving organisations evidence for understanding demand and making commercial decisions.

The position and its setting

NielsenIQ lists Service Delivery Leader - Technical Accounting (Record to Report - R2R) in Pune, MH, India, under reference R26_0014127|IN. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 2 October 2026
• Brands: NielsenIQ
• Job Family: Financial Reporting

Responsibilities and work described

• The SDL is accountable for service delivery performance (CSL/SLA), close governance, technical accounting execution, audit readiness, stakeholder management, organizational leadership, transformation delivery and risk management across the Technical Accounting organization
• This role serves as the primary bridge between Global Finance Operations and Corporate Controllership, ensuring that operational execution remains aligned with accounting policies, financial reporting requirements, SOX/ICFR expectations and enterprise governance standards
• The SDL leads a multi-layer organization consisting of R2R Directors, R2R Associate Directors, R2R Senior Managers and specialized accounting teams, providing strategic direction, technical leadership and operational oversight to ensure predictable, high-quality and audit-ready outcomes
• This role requires technical accounting expertise across Consolidation, Banking, Fixed Assets, IDSW, Lease Accounting and Intercompany processes, coupled with demonstrated success in leading large-scale global finance operations
• Focus & Scope
• Focus:
• Enterprise technical accounting governance, service delivery excellence, close management, financial controls, stakeholder leadership and transformation execution
• Scope:
• Oversees day-to-day performance across Banking, Consolidation & Reporting, Fixed Assets, IDSW, Lease Accounting and Intercompany towers in R2R Team
• Ensures financial statement integrity through disciplined close execution, technical accounting compliance and control environments
• Owns close readiness, service delivery performance, operational risk management and governance across all technical accounting towers
• Maintains a robust operating rhythm including executive governance forums, close cockpit reviews, risk management, audit readiness and post-close lessons learned
• Ensures all outputs meet NIQ standards for SOX/ICFR compliance, IPE integrity, OneStream certification, accounting policy compliance and audit readiness
• Leads a global organization of 100+ finance professionals through multiple management layers including Directors, Associate Directors and Senior Managers
• Serves as primary escalation point for significant accounting, reporting, operational and stakeholder matters
• Technical Accounting Governance & Leadership

Essential requirements and candidate background

• 15–20 years of experience in R2R/RTR, Technical Accounting, Controllership, or Financial Reporting, including leadership of large global teams
• Expertise in Consolidation & Reporting, Banking, Fixed Assets, Lease Accounting, Intercompany Accounting, and Technical Accounting
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, SOX/ICFR, audit readiness, and financial controls
• Experience leading global close governance, close orchestration, and service delivery (CSL/SLA) performance
• Demonstrated success managing multi-layer organizations and partnering with senior stakeholders across Controllers, Treasury, Tax, FP&A, and Audit
• Experience: SAP, OneStream, Nakisa, ServiceNow, Coupa TM5, Power BI, and finance automation tools
• Track record of driving automation, AI-enabled transformation, process standardization, and operational excellence
• Leadership, stakeholder management, risk management, and problem-solving skills

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred

Location, schedule and contract conditions

• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: Pune, MH, India

Benefits mentioned by the employer

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
• NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows
• These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria
• All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion
• Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans
• NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative
• For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/

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Pay and application dates

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Relevant skills

• AI/ML
• SAP
• IFRS
• GAAP
• ACCA
• CPA
• AI
• audit
• accounting
• financial reporting
• taxation
• risk management
• compliance
• banking
• ServiceNow