IND Director Accounting

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 Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2023 sales of more than $86 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates.

Based in Bengaluru, Lowe’s India develops innovative technology products and solutions and delivers business capabilities to provide the best omnichannel experience for Lowe’s customers. Lowe’s India employs over 4,200 associates across technology, analytics, merchandising, supply chain, marketing, finance and accounting, product management and shared services.

Lowe’s India actively supports the communities it serves through programs focused on skill-building, sustainability and safe homes. For more information, visit, www.lowes.co.in . Job Summary The primary purpose of this role is to provide leadership, support and oversight within the Retail Controllership Accounting organization for the procure-to-pay cycle, which includes accounts payable, vendor income, freight payables, import accounting, and supply chain accounting .

This includes responsibility for understanding US GAAP, internal control design and execution, and designing, producing and explaining financial and operational reporting and analyses to all levels of management. This role is engaged in cross-functional initiatives and efforts across the organization.

The primary internal customer is the Merchandising organization but also interacts with a wide variety of internal and external parties to support the achievement of corporate goals. Key Responsibilities Understand the business context and accounting processes end-to-end within the procure-to-pay (P2P) cycle.

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 Provides leadership to the business unit accounting support functions and leverages specialized knowledge to identify and mitigate risks, leading to timely and accurate accounting transactions and financial reporting Leads by example and fosters an environment of continual process improvement, cost productivity, automation and leveraging AI to deliver value Supports the evolution and maturation of the global accounting operation, specifically driving functional ownership and accountability within the teams Takes ownership of problem-solving opportunities, while driving root cause resolution and risk mitigation Builds high-performing teams by developing and acquiring talented accounting professionals Develops and maintains relationships to influence strategic and business decisions Leads and develops the team to ensure accounting best practices are implemented and followed, financial results are accurately recorded, reported and analyzed to identify insights for decision making Qualifications education: Required/Preferred Bachelors Degree Accounting, Commerce or Finance Preferred Masters Degree M.B.A.

Experience : Required 10 Years Experience in an Accounting or Financial Reporting role Required 5 Years Leadership experience with direct reports Preferred 5+ Years Demonstrated experience working closely with senior leadership (VP and above) Core Behaviors: Focus on Customers - At Lowe’s, we put customers first by delivering SMART customer service.

I build strong relationships with all customers, deliver solutions that meet their needs and think of new ways to add more value. Deliver Results - I hold myself and others accountable for delivering results, even through tough circumstances and ongoing change.

Take Action - I take action quickly and push things forward with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm. Show Courage - I step up to address difficult issues, make tough decisions and bring things up that need to be resolved without fear or hesitation.

Continue Learning - I continuously learn and grow – personally and professionally – to meet my individual and organizational goals. I ensure those around me do the same. Additional Non-Technical Competencies Assess & Develop Talent - Evaluating and developing people to effectively manage performance, fill talent gaps and help meet both personal and organizational goals. (Leadership Behavior) Build Relationships - Effectively building formal and informal relationships inside and outside the organization.

Champion Lowe’s Mission - Painting a compelling picture of the Lowe’s mission that inspires others to action. (Leadership Behavior) Communicate Effectively - Developing and delivering communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Convey Business Insight - Applying knowledge of the business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals. Demonstrate Organizational Insight - Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.

Direct Work - Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done. Drive Engagement - Creating a climate where associates feel valued and motivated to do their best to help Lowe’s achieve its objectives. (Leadership Behavior) Ensure Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Innovate - Creating new and better ways to achieve goals and be successful. Manage Conflict - Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise. Think Strategically - Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.

Disclaimer Statement Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.

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.