US Accounting and Finance Trainer

Accounting & Fintech Trainer — 4AT Academy

Role Title: Accounting & Fintech Trainer

Division: 4AT Academy

Location: Hyderabad, India (Remote / Hybrid)

Employment Type: freelancer / Contract

Reports To: Academic Lead / Head of Growth Operations

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced, industry-grounded Accounting Trainer to lead cohorts through our intensive training tracks (Fintech Engineering modules). In this role, you will deliver hands-on, practical training covering core accounting concepts, US GAAP/corporate accounting workflows, and modern financial technology tools. You will work closely with curriculum designers, assessment leads, and corporate hiring teams to ensure candidates achieve day-one billability and job readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum Delivery

• Deliver structured training sessions across core/regular accounting modules (general ledger, reconciliations, financial statements, US GAAP/audit basics).
• Lead hands-on tool-based modules focusing on modern accounting software, ERP/Fintech platforms, and advanced MS Excel.
• Translate complex accounting workflows and fintech engineering applications into clear, actionable training sessions for fresh graduates and entry-level talent.

Hands-on Labs & Practical Scenarios

• Guide learners through real-world case studies, simulated journal entries, month-end close procedures, and financial reporting cycles.
• Conduct interactive tool walkthroughs, troubleshooting learner queries in real-time.

Assessment & Evaluation

• Administer and evaluate pre-assessments, daily quizzes, and capstone practical tests.
• Provide continuous, constructive feedback to learners to bridge skill gaps before final hiring assessments.
• Track cohort performance metrics and report progress to the academic and operational leadership teams.

Qualifications & Experience

Educational Background: Master’s Finance, OR Professional certifications such as CA, CMA, CPA, or ACCA are strongly preferred.

Industry & Teaching Experience: 3+ years of practical corporate experience in accounting operations, US Accounting, auditing, or financial consulting.

• 1–2+ years of experience training campus graduates, corporate lateral hires, or leading academy-style bootcamps.

Technical Skills & Tool Proficiency: Strong foundation in double-entry bookkeeping, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting.

• Solid working knowledge of US GAAP fundamentals and internal financial controls.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, financial modeling basics).
• Hands-on familiarity with enterprise accounting tools/ERPs (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or Fintech reconciliation software).

Soft Skills & Communication

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English.
• High energy, engaging presentation style, and strong cohort-management capabilities.
• Patience and aptitude for mentoring early-career talent.