Role Description
We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Director of Accounting to lead our India-based accounting operations and own accurate, compliant, and timely financial reporting across both our India and US entities. You'll manage a team of 4β5 in India, report directly to the CFO, and serve as a key finance partner to leadership, external advisors, and global teams. This is an end-to-end ownership role spanning accounting operations, US GAAP compliance, audits, tax, payroll, and internal controls β ideal for someone with strong SaaS experience who thrives operating across a fast-scaling, multi-entity environment.
What You'll Own
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Accounting Policy & Financial Reporting
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Maintain accurate books for both US and India entities under US GAAP
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Build and own the accounting policy framework, including SaaS revenue recognition, COGS, and Opex
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Prepare monthly/quarterly reporting packs: cash analysis, collections, billings, and P&L variance
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Administer GTM commission plans β execution, tracking, and timely payouts
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Oversee AP/AR, including vendor management and cash flow planning
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Ensure accurate, timely payroll processing in both India and the US
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Compliance & Audit
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Own all India-based statutory compliance (ROC filings, GST, TDS, etc.)
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Manage external audits for both India and US entities
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Oversee US and India tax filings alongside external tax advisors
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Coordinate transfer pricing documentation and banking relationships for cross-border intercompany transfers
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Systems & Tools
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Own the NetSuite-based financial close process, including bank and credit card reconciliations
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Develop and enforce expense reimbursement policy; oversee travel and expense tooling
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Equity & Valuation
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Maintain the cap table (Carta, Excel, or similar)
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Support 409A and private company valuation processes with external partners
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Team Leadership
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Manage and develop a 4β5 person India-based accounting team
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Partner closely with the CFO and FP&A on financial strategy, controls, and reporting
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Maintain regular collaboration with US counterparts, with 1β2 hours of overlap across both India AM and PM windows
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Growth & Ownership Mindset
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Growth mindset with strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
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Willingness to learn and grow and contribute to personal and company success
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A builder's mindset β someone who creates βoptionsβ rather than getting stuck in problems, and who can turn ad hoc processes into scalable, repeatable ones
Qualifications
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10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3β5 years in a leadership role
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Strong command of SaaS revenue recognition under ASC 606
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Deep knowledge of US GAAP and India statutory accounting
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Experience managing multi-country operations, including India and US payroll, compliance, and tax
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Required: hands-on NetSuite experience
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Nice to have: familiarity with Carta and expense platforms (Navan, Brex, etc.)
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Track record managing audits, tax filings, and transfer pricing arrangements
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CA/CPA or equivalent preferred
Benefits
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This is a rare opportunity to build and scale accounting operations from the ground up, with a direct line to the CFO and real strategic input at a high-growth company with global reach.
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You'll join a collaborative, mission-driven team where your work has visible, immediate impact.