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Responsibilities
- Build, scale, manage and lead the full accounting function for US and India entities, including AP, AR, payroll, T&E, revenue recognition, and intercompany transactions.
- Establish and document accounting policies, internal controls, and standard operating procedures across both geographies.
- Lead the selection, implementation, and/or optimization of accounting and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage Intacct) to support multi-entity, multi-currency operations.
- Implement and integrate supporting tools for expense management, billing/invoicing, payroll, and revenue recognition.
- Design scalable processes and controls that can flex as the company grows.
- Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across both US and India books.
- Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements and ensure compliance with US GAAP (and applicable Indian statutory/tax requirements, in coordination with local advisors).
- Partner with external auditors to manage annual audits.
- Support technical accounting positions (e.g., revenue recognition under ASC 606, stock compensation, capitalized software costs).
- Responsible for US Federal, state and local tax reporting and compliance.
- Manage the accounting and compliance implications of operating US and India entities, including transfer pricing, intercompany agreements, and local statutory filings (in partnership with local tax/legal advisors).
- Ensure compliance with local tax, payroll, and regulatory requirements in India (GST, TDS, etc.) and the US (federal/state).
- Support due diligence for company financing, including preparation of financial data rooms, historical financials, and responses to investor/auditor requests.
- Build reporting packages and KPIs for board meetings and investor updates.
- Help establish the financial rigor and controls expected of a company approaching later-stage growth and potential SOX readiness.
- Build and lead the accounting team as the company scales, hiring and mentoring staff in both the US and India.
- Partner closely with the CFO/Treasurer on cash management, and Head of FPA budgeting, and financial planning.
- Collaborate with People/HR on payroll, benefits administration, and international employment compliance.
- Serve as a key finance partner to Legal, Sales, and Engineering on contracts, revenue terms, and vendor agreements.
Requirements
- 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including prior experience as a Controller or Assistant Controller at a high-growth SaaS or technology company.
- Proven experience building an accounting function from the ground up (not just operating within an established one).
- Hands-on experience implementing and/or migrating accounting/ERP systems (NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or similar).
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP; including experience with SaaS revenue recognition (ASC 606).
- Experience managing multi-entity, multi-currency, and cross-border (specifically US-India) accounting operations.
- Experience supporting institutional fundraising (Series B/C or later).
- Experience supporting top-tier financial statement audits.
- Strong systems aptitude — comfortable evaluating and implementing new tools and automations.
- Excellent communication skills and comfort operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous, high-growth environment.
- Experience managing or partnering with outsourced accounting teams/BPOs in India is a plus.
Skills
- NetSuite
- QuickBooks
- Sage Intacct
- US GAAP
- ASC 606
- GST
- TDS
- SOX readiness
- AI-native product
Experience Level
- 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
- Controller or Assistant Controller experience
- High-growth SaaS or technology company experience
- Experience building an accounting function from the ground up
- Experience managing multi-entity, multi-currency, and cross-border (US-India) accounting operations
- Experience supporting institutional fundraising (Series B/C or later)
- Experience supporting top-tier financial statement audits
- Experience managing or partnering with outsourced accounting teams/BPOs in India
Education Level
- CPA required
- MBA a plus
- Big 4 or public accounting background a plus