LEAD ACCOUNTANT I

Job Title: LEAD ACCOUNTANT I Company: Lumen Technologies Job Category: SAP FICO Roles & Responsibilities: The Role This shared services role includes supporting various accounting teams for various accounting tasks. This includes supporting external and internal reporting, margin accounting, opex/capex accounting, and our newly acquired entity of Alkira. You will operate in a high‑accountability environment where expectations are clear, decisions matter, and trust is built through rigor, consistency, and results. If you thrive in complex environments, value ownership over process for process’ sake, and are motivated by building systems that enable the business to move faster and smarter, this is a role where your impact is visible and meaningful. The Main Responsibilities * Contribute to the monthly close process, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, variance analysis, and reporting for margin accounting, opex/capex accounting, and our newly acquired entity of Alkira. * Deep expertise in USGAAP Technical accounting memo, ASC 842 and preparation of SEC schedules. * Prepare and review reconciliations of General Ledger accounts. * Assist with the end‑to‑end intercompany accounting processes, including settlements, interest, eliminations, and affiliate roll‑forwards. * Assist with the monthly cost allocation process, including governance of methodologies, drivers, and statistical key figures. * Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual legal entity consolidations, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting. * Review and approve consolidation entries, eliminations, and top‑side adjustments. * Provide ownership of finance master data (GL accounts, cost centers, profit centers, hierarchies, and attributes). * Safeguard the integrity of the general ledger, including account structure, posting logic, and reconciliation standards. * Assist with tasks related to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures as applicable. * Partner with FP\&A to help drive business decisions. * Support financial statement audits. * Maintain internal control integrity and related SOX documentation and compliance. * Use critical thinking and attention to detail to help ensure financial statements are free from misstatement. * Work on complex issues which require input from multiple sources and innovative problem solving. * Work on ERP – S4 Hanna initiatives as requested * Create and/or maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all tasks performed and review SOPs to identify opportunities to streamline and automate processes. * Assist with Ad hoc analysis and research as needed. Preferred Skills * CPA/ Chartered Accountant * Experience working within large‑scale, publicly traded organizations undergoing transformation or operating across global entities. * Hands‑on experience with SAP S/4HANA and modern consolidation platforms. * Track record of driving process simplification and automation while maintaining strong internal controls. * Experience supporting or leading teams through modernization, system implementations, or operating model changes. Disclaimer The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions. Work Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Availability: Full time

Required Skills What We Look For in a Candidate * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. * 10\-15 years of accounting experience, including leadership roles in complex, multi‑entity environments. * Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX controls. * Demonstrated ability to operate in a high‑accountability environment, take ownership of outcomes, and lead through complexity and change. * Proven experience partnering cross‑functionally with Treasury, Tax, Legal, FP\&A, and Systems teams. Equal Employment Opportunities We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. Key Skills: General Ledger Salary: Not disclosed