Nikhil M

Senior Finance & Accounting / Delivery Leadership

Konnect Books • Fulltime

Feb 2016 - Present • 10 yrs 6 mos

14+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, taxation, and delivery operations, supporting US-based businesses and CPA firms across multiple industries. Started with hands-on accounting responsibilities and progressed into senior leadership, taking ownership of client delivery, accounting operations, process improvement, quality control, team development, and practice support. • Managed full-cycle bookkeeping, including bank and credit card reconciliations, month-end close, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll accounting, journal entries, and financial statement preparation. • Supported US accounting and tax engagements, including tax-ready books, year-end adjustments, workpapers, and preparation support for Forms 1040, 1065, 1120, and 1120S. • Worked directly with business owners, CPA firms, and senior stakeholders to understand requirements, resolve accounting issues, manage engagements, and ensure reliable delivery. • Supported businesses across real estate, restaurants, e-commerce, professional services, SaaS, construction, and other small and mid-sized businesses. • Led financial reporting, P&L and Balance Sheet reviews, management reporting, budgeting and forecasting, variance analysis, cash flow analysis, and controllership support. • Built SOPs, review frameworks, quality controls, workflows, and training programs to improve accounting accuracy, consistency, and scalability. Key achievements: • Built and scaled an accounting delivery team from 5 to 42 professionals within three years. • Currently oversee finance, accounting, and tax delivery operations involving 120+ professionals. • Contributed approximately USD 200,000 in annual cost savings through process improvements and operational efficiencies.