IND_Director, Accounting at Lowe's in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

IND_Director, Accounting Location: Bengaluru Innovate in Bengaluru This position is based at our on-site office in Bengaluru. Lowe's offers an ultramodern work environment, complete with cutting-edge technology, collaborative workspaces, an on-site gym and clinic, and other perks to enhance your work experience. About Lowe’s Lowe’s is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com. Lowe’s India, the Global Capability Center of Lowe’s Companies Inc., is a hub for driving our technology, business, analytics, and shared services strategy. Based in Bengaluru with over 4,500 associates, it powers innovations across omnichannel retail, AI/ML, enterprise architecture, supply chain, and customer experience. From supporting and launching homegrown solutions to fostering innovation through its Catalyze platform, Lowe’s India plays a pivotal role in transforming home improvement retail while upholding strong commitment to social impact and sustainability. For more information, visit Lowes India About the Team The purpose of this team is to handle accounting within the Order-to-Cash operations and accounting. Job Summary This role serves as the functional accounting leader for India based teams primarily focused on Order-to-Cash operations and accounting. The role operates as an extension of US Retail Controller leadership team. While US leaders retain ultimate accountability for policy, design, and outcomes, this Director(s) is responsible for driving operational excellence, control discipline/execution, talent development, and continuous improvement within the India accounting function. This is not a site administration role. It is a hands-on functional leadership position with responsibility for quality, controls, productivity, transformation, and bench strength across a large-scale organization. Roles & Responsibilities Core Responsibilities 1.Functional Ownership (Shares with US Leadership) •Accountable for accuracy, timeliness, KPI performance, and control execution across assigned functions. •Engagement in accounting treatment/topics, process design, root cause analyses and resolution and system enhancement or initiative implementation. •Provides decision input on policy and process changes; US leaders maintain final authority. •Proactively identifies risks, control gaps, and operational inefficiencies and makes recommendations on mitigations, improvements and efficiencies. 2.Operating Model •Operates as a peer to US Directors. •Engages in dialog, debate and constructive challenge on accounting and operational topics. Has and uses their seat at the table. •Acts as both consultant and executor — influencing outcomes rather than passively receiving direction. •Participates meaningfully in initiatives (systems, automation, process changes), driving adoption and operational readiness. •Has global influence, provide inputs for strategic direction in partnership with senior leadership and design an operating model for executing deliverables 3.Transformation & Continuous Improvement •Leads automation, simplification, and standardization efforts. •Focused on root cause identification and elimination, not just surface-level fixes. •Builds scalable processes that support long-term growth or the org and Lowe’s. 4.Talent & Organizational Leadership •Leads and develops a large organization (~200 team members). •Builds functional bench strength and succession pipelines •Elevates accounting capability across levels. •Owns engagement, attrition management, and leadership development. •Avoids centralized decision-making; develops future leaders. 5.Matrixed Organization •Functions effectively in a shared-accountability model with US •Comfortable leading without full decision authority, while influencing. •Can operate in ambiguity and help build structure where needed. Years of Experience Overall 12+ years of experience in accounting with a strong understanding of best practices in the same field and preference to prior Order To Cash/Retail.  . 5+ years of leadership experience managing direct reports and leading cross-functional teams 5+ years of experience driving complex projects with competing priorities and deadlines Education Qualification & Certifications Required Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or Masters Degree (Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related field) Skill Set Required Leadership Experience Experience in Accounts Payable Operations/ People Management and Stakeholder Management Reporting and Metrics Driven Retail OR Accounts Payable/Receivable Experience Excellent communication skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with sensitive deadlines. Strong project management skills; ability to manage end-to-end project requirements. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Aptitude to develop solid understanding of financial elements of the business. Proficient in the use of relevant Microsoft Office tools. Proven business acumen, judgment, and decision-making skills. Excellent Problem Solving and Analytical Skills Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.