Job Description

About the Role: We are looking for an experienced and dependable Team Lead – Finance to lead a team of Finance Analysts supporting Oil & Gas Holdings / convenience store network across the U.S. The ideal candidate brings strong people management experience alongside hands-on finance and accounting expertise, with a solid understanding of U.S. accounting principles, retail transaction workflows, and QuickBooks based reconciliation processes. This role is responsible for team performance, quality of output, client communication, and continuous process improvement across transaction operations. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership & People Management Supervise, mentor, and manage the day-to-day performance of a team of Finance Analysts, ensuring workload is distributed effectively and deadlines are met. Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and coaching sessions to support skill development and career growth. Handle team scheduling, attendance, and escalations, maintaining a motivated and accountable team culture. Onboard and train new Finance Analysts on Pinnacle's processes, tools, and quality standards. Transaction Processing & Reconciliation Oversight Review and quality-check daily store transaction reconciliations including sales, refunds, fuel purchases, and inventory adjustments. Oversee maintenance of accurate financial records in QuickBooks, including journal entries, bank reconciliations, and expense categorization. Consolidate and review periodic financial reports, ensuring discrepancies are identified and resolved before client delivery. Client & Stakeholder Communication Act as the primary point of contact between the team and U.S.-based finance stakeholders, clarifying transaction details and reporting requirements. Communicate team progress, risks, and blockers clearly and proactively to leadership and clients. Represent the team in client calls and status meetings, ensuring alignment with corporate accounting standards. Audit & Compliance Lead the team's preparation for internal and client audits, ensuring documentation is complete and transaction-level queries are resolved promptly. Ensure the team's work consistently meets corporate accounting standards and internal quality benchmarks. Process Improvement Identify inefficiencies in transaction workflows and reporting processes, and drive improvements to streamline team operations. Standardize and document best practices for the team's recurring finance processes. Requirements Requirements: Education & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, ACCA/CA, or a related field. Minimum 4-5 years of experience in finance or accounting roles, including at least 1 year in a team lead or supervisory capacity, preferably within a BPO or shared services environment. QBO experience is a must. Preferred Skills: Proven experience leading or mentoring a team of finance or accounting professionals. Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online or Desktop. Strong understanding of U.S. accounting principles and retail transaction workflows. Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with financial reporting tools. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment under pressure. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-border collaboration. Experience working with U.S. clients in the retail or fuel industry. Familiarity with POS systems and inventory reconciliation. Knowledge of sales tax and fuel tax reporting. Shift Time: 08:00 PM to 05:00 AM Pakistan Standard Time