Rahul Tayal
Delhi
Summary
Experienced finance professional with a strong background in US GAAP, IFRS, and transaction accounting. Currently Vice President at Houlihan Lokey, specializing in pro forma financials for de-SPACs and 144A deals, team leadership, and project oversight. Proven track record in GAAP conversions, SEC filings, complex consolidations, and business combinations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
Houlihan Lokey
04.2025 - Current
- Led the preparation of pro forma financial statements for de-SPAC transactions and TMA resources.
- Involved in scoping transactions and preparing proposals, including estimating fees and defining deliverables.
- Coordinated staffing within the team to ensure adequate coverage and timely completion of projects.
- Oversaw teams of 1-2 professionals, facilitated communication with stakeholders, and maintained accountability for project completion.
- Directed cross-functional teams in executing complex mergers and acquisitions, ensuring seamless integration post-transaction.
Associate Manager
Houlihan Lokey
12.2022 - 03.2025
- GAAP Conversion: Engaged in GAAP conversion projects involving the preparation of GAAP difference assessment reports and financial statements.
- SEC filing assistance: Assisted companies in preparing financial statements and providing support for SPAC and IPO processes. Helped in drafting 10K/10Q filings for SEC reporting.
- Memo writing: Preparation of detailed memo on various complex accounting topics such as business combination, share based compensation embedded derivative segment reporting and CECL.
- ESG Reporting: Working on preparation of summary of SEC rules for client pitch decks and internal training.
- Purchase Accounting: Handled accounting for complex business combination transactions, including accounting for debt and share-based compensation.
- Consolidation: Managed the end-to-end consolidation process for an entity with 60+ subsidiaries.
Senior Consultant
Deloitte
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Participated in the implementation of LDTI for a US-based insurance company.
- Managing a team of 1-2 people on the project, communicating with various stakeholders, and ensuring to complete the project in a time-bound manner.
Assistant Manager
Ernst & Young
04.2019 - 04.2022
- Supported the Controllership department of a US-based energy company in monthly book closing related activities.
- Prepared consolidated financial statements for a multi-level tax equity partnership firm.
- Performed ASC 606 / IFRS 15 and ASC 842/ IFRS 15 implementations of various companies.
- Supported US-based teams in pursuing business opportunities as part of Business Development efforts.
Assistant Manager
Wipro
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Contributed as a member of a revenue assurance team, focusing on recording monthly revenue in compliance with IFRS 15.
Audit Manager
SBD & CO.
12.2016 - 12.2017
- As an Audit Manager, I was involved in preparing the quarterly and annual results of listed companies, as well as GAAP conversion projects.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
09-2016
B.Com -
Delhi University
09-2015
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- US GAAP / IFRS
- Transaction Accounting
- Consolidation
- GAAP conversion
- Memo writing
- Coaching and mentoring
- Complex Problem-solving
LANGUAGES
English
Hindi
Accomplishments
- Received the Applause Award twice at Houlihan Lokey
- Received Exceptional Client Service, Spot and Kudos awards multiple times at EY
- Cleared CA in first attempt with ~65%
Timeline
Vice President
Houlihan Lokey
04.2025 - Current
Associate Manager
Houlihan Lokey
12.2022 - 03.2025
Senior Consultant
Deloitte
04.2022 - 12.2022
Assistant Manager
Ernst & Young
04.2019 - 04.2022
Assistant Manager
Wipro
01.2018 - 10.2018
Audit Manager
SBD & CO.
12.2016 - 12.2017
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
B.Com -
Delhi University
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