Ramakrishnan V

Director of Engineering

Hyderabad, Telangana, India19 yrs 2 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Nearly two decades of leadership in Finance & Accounting.
Expert in scaling global finance capabilities for CPA firms.
Strong focus on AI-enabled finance solutions.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Finance and Accounting expert with a focus on global capability centers and client advisory services.

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Skills

Core Skills

Client Advisory ServicesService DeliveryFinancial Operations ManagementTeam Leadership

Other Skills

QuickBooks OnlineYardi VoyagerFinancial ReportingProcess ImprovementLean MethodologyBank ReconciliationIntercompany TransactionsJournal Entries (Accounting)Build Operate Transfer ModelRecord to Report (R2R)Revenue Recognition (U.S. GAAP – WIP)Client Relationship ManagementOrder to Cash (O2C)ERP Systems & Automation InitiativesTransition & Change Management

About

With close to two decades of experience, I bring leadership depth in scaling global Finance & Accounting capabilities across multiple industries, including CPA firms, with a strong focus on Client Accounting Advisory Services (CAAS) operating models & Global Capability center (GCC). My career spans leadership roles at McKinsey & Company and CohnReznick Global. At McKinsey & Company, I led & supported global finance teams, strengthening delivery discipline, stakeholder management, governance and cross-border execution across geographies. At CohnReznick, I assumed broader leadership responsibility, building & scaling CAAS aligned Finance & Accounting capabilities through GCC models tightly integrated with U.S Operating frameworks. My focus has been on transforming offshore teams into high performing revenue generating global capabilities- driving enterprise level outcomes, value creation, client satisfaction, margin improvements, and enabling sustainable growth. I am deeply committed to fostering inclusive leadership and mentoring future leaders, building strong leadership pipelines alongside high-accountability performance cultures. Currently, I am focused on scaling AI-enabled, future ready finance & accounting global capabilities for CPA firms, leveraging GCCs as a strategic operating platform to deliver consistent enterprise value.

Experience

19 yrs 2 mos

Total Experience

4 yrs 8 mos

Average Tenure

3 mos

Current Experience

Sentient - an ascend company

Director- Client Accounting & Advisory Services

Mar 2026 – Present · 3 mos · Hyderabad · On-site

At Sentient, my focus is ensuring the India CAS team operates as a true extension of Ascend Partner firms simultaneously building and scaling operations.

Cohnreznick professional services pvt ltd

Client Advisory Services Leader

Apr 2023 – Mar 2026 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Chennai · Hybrid

I successfully led the global operations for Client Advisory Services, driving strategic growth and enhancing service capabilities.
Built and scaled the Client Advisory Services operations from inception, focusing on client satisfaction.
Collaborated with partners and practice leaders to ensure high-quality service delivery standards.
Developed strong operational frameworks across India and the Philippines, enhancing overall service efficiency.

QuickBooks OnlineYardi VoyagerClient Advisory ServicesService Delivery

Mckinsey & company

2 roles

Cluster Lead

Jul 2015 – Jun 2017 · 1 yr 11 mos

Bank ReconciliationIntercompany Transactions

Finance Operations Lead

Jul 2013 – Mar 2023 · 9 yrs 8 mos

At McKinsey, I led a talented team in optimizing financial operations and implementing innovative strategies to enhance performance across multiple entities. My efforts in streamlining processes and adopting a shared services model delivered measurable improvements in efficiency and accuracy. With a focus on team engagement and development, I contributed to a culture of continuous improvement that supported our financial management objectives.
Impactful Points:
Streamlined financial reporting, improving turnaround time.
Successfully led a large cross-functional team with full ownership of profit and loss responsibilities.
Drove measurable improvements in productivity by applying lean methodologies to streamline processes.
Designed and launched an effective onboarding program that enhanced engagement within the finance function.
Executed strategic cost-reduction initiatives, resulting in significant annual savings.

Computer sciences corporation (csc)

Senior Financial Analyst

Mar 2010 – Jul 2013 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Chennai Area, India · On-site

I was part of India Payroll Team and responsible for Full and Final Settlement processing for CSC exit employees.
Accounting of Full and Final Settlement entries into SAP likes Notice pay, Severance Pay, Gratuity,etc.
Responsible for Month end closing activities and post all the expenses and payable entries for the month before period closing.
Processing Confidential and sensitive payments as and when required
Handling employees queries (Level-2) with respect to Payroll related and final settlement queries.
Time Management for Asian Countries in SAP HCM(PA-30) and labor accounting/Cross- Charge accounting.
Time Hours Accumulation, Time Evaluation via SAP RP Time.

Intercompany TransactionsJournal Entries (Accounting)

Hp

Senior Financial Associate

Feb 2007 – Feb 2010 · 3 yrs · Chennai Area, India

I was part of Australia and New Zealand Payroll Team.o Involved in transitioning of payroll process from Australia to India.Awarded as Subject Matter Expert for AUS & NZL payroll process.
o Handling Australia and New Zealand payroll operation comprising 8500 employees.
o Responsible for Delivery of payroll, Tax Computation & Statutory for both Australia and New Zealand employee’s.
o Handling Manual payments, Third Party vendor payments, Termination (Final payments) and other off cycle payments.
o Review Retro Earnings/Deduction Reports, to verify accuracy and enter any necessary corrections.
o Involved in HP-EDS Integration payroll process for AUS/NZL.
o Reconciliation of Annual leave and Long Service leave accruals and match the balance with PS 8.9.
o Responsible for month end closing activities after finalizing the on-cycle and Off-cycle payroll