CA Milind Bhat — Director of Engineering
Seasoned global finance leader and Chartered Accountant with 25+ years of experience driving large-scale Record-to-Report (RTR), controllership, and finance transformation agendas across multinational environments. Currently leading global RTR operations and controllership within a Global Business Services (GBS) organization, with accountability spanning 70+ countries. Known for building and scaling Global Capability Centers (GCCs), designing future-ready operating models, and delivering enterprise-wide transformation through automation and ERP-led initiatives. I partner closely with CFO organizations and global leadership teams to strengthen governance, standardization, and financial integrity, while unlocking efficiency and value through digital finance and process transformation. Key areas of impact include: Building and scaling RTR towers within GBS / GCC environments Driving global close, consolidation, and reporting excellence Leading ERP strategy and implementations (JD Edwards, Oracle) Delivering automation-led productivity gains (BlackLine, digital finance) Establishing robust risk, compliance, and controls frameworks Leading large, diverse global teams (200+ FTE) Passionate about creating high-performing teams and future-ready finance organizations that act as strategic business partners.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Finance Transformation Leader with expertise in Global Business Services and ERP implementations.
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 26 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Financial Operations
- Finance Transformation
- Financial Accounting
- Consulting
- Financial Modeling
- Global Finance
Career Highlights
- Led global RTR operations across 70+ countries.
- Expert in ERP strategy and implementations.
- Passionate about building high-performing finance teams.
Work Experience
Otis Elevator Co.
Director Accounting and Controllership (5 yrs 7 mos)
Sustain lead (1 yr 10 mos)
LTI
Centre Head Pune Oracle Practice (1 yr 7 mos)
Lead Consultant (9 yrs 7 mos)
Cargill
Dy Manager - Accounts (1 yr 3 mos)
Blue Mont Trading Ghana Ltd
Manager - Operations (1 yr 11 mos)
First Remit India Pvt Ltd
Assistant Vice President (8 mos)
Nihilent Technologies
Manager - Finance & Accounts (2 yrs 5 mos)
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Executive - Finance (1 yr 8 mos)
Education
ESG Expert at Directors' Institute - World Council Of Directors
CA at Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
B Com at University of Mumbai
at Model English School