Lead - GL & Audit

About the role

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. Job Description: Join Us. Build a Better World Through Business. At Barry-Wehmiller Companies, we believe business can be a powerful force for good. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, we are a global leader in manufacturing technology and services. Since our founding in 1885 as a maker of brewing machinery, we've grown through the acquisition of more than 80 companies, serving industries such as packaging, paper converting, sheeting, corrugating, engineering, and IT consulting. In 2016, we ranked No. 10 on the St. Louis Business Journal list of the city's Top 150 Privately Held Companies. What truly sets us apart is our culture-rooted in Truly Human Leadership, a philosophy that prioritizes the well-being and growth of every individual. We measure success by the way we touch lives, not just by financial results. In India, Barry-Wehmiller operates as a hub of innovation and collaboration through our Global Competency Center (GCC) and other strategic functions. The GCC houses centres of excellence in engineering, content management, sourcing, software development, global IT operations, and shared financial services-providing critical support to Barry-Wehmiller divisions worldwide. Our culture is built on: - Ownership - Drive features end-to-end, from design to deployment. - Flexibility - A friendly, results-oriented environment that respects your time. - Empowerment - Your ideas matter, and your work creates visible impact. - Learning and Growth - Tackle complex challenges alongside passionate peers, with continuous support for your development Career Development and Global Exposure At Barry-Wehmiller, your growth is our priority. You'll have access to world-class learning programs, leadership development opportunities, and mentorship from industry experts. Our global footprint means you'll collaborate with teams across continents, gaining exposure to diverse markets, cutting- edge technologies, and best practices from around the world. Whether you aspire to deepen your technical expertise or take on leadership roles, we provide the resources and support to help you thrive. If you're ready to bring your best thinking to a high-impact, future-focused environment-where long-term stability meets start-up agility-and be part of a company that cares deeply about people, we'd love to hear from you. Position Description: Role Summary Own and drive the integrity of General Ledger, financial closing, and audit readiness across entities. This role anchors the month-end close, balance sheet hygiene, intercompany discipline, and audit coordination, while ensuring system robustness (Tally/Zoho + OneStream) and strong financial controls. Role: Individual Contributor

Responsibilities

• General Ledger & Close Management
• Manage month-end and year-end close cycles with strict adherence to timelines
• Prepare and review trial balance and financial schedules
• Post and review journal entries (accruals, adjustments, reversals)
• Drive GL revaluation and FX adjustments (realized & unrealized)
• Maintain closing checklist governance and coordination across teams
• Accruals, Provisions & Core Accounting
• Execute expense accruals, prepaid amortization, and payroll accounting entries
• Perform interest accrual calculations
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of period-end provisions - Validate supporting documentation for all adjustments
• Fixed Assets Management
• Maintain Fixed Asset Register (FAR) with full lifecycle tracking: o Capitalization / additions o Disposal / deletion o Impairment adjustments
• Run depreciation cycles and validation checks
• Drive asset tagging and tracking discipline
• Conduct and reconcile physical verification of assets
• Reconciliation & Balance Sheet Control
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations (BSR) with ageing & action tracking
• Handle bank reconciliations across all accounts
• Monitor and clear suspense / interim accounts
• Drive intercompany reconciliations and confirmations
• Ensure zero-surprise philosophy-no unexplained balances
• Intercompany & FX Management
• Manage intercompany statement reconciliation and variance resolution
• Track and validate realized FX gain/loss
• Execute unrealized FX revaluation entries
• Follow up on intercompany collections and settlements
• Systems & Financial Data Governance
• Own ERP configuration and master data integrity:
• Chart of Accounts (COA) o Dimensions o Exchange rates o Tax configurations
• Conduct ERP access control reviews and enforce segregation of duties
• Ensure audit-ready system trails and control

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