Director of Accounting

Glean

12 - 15 years

22 - 30 Lacs

bengaluru

Posted:18 hours ago| Platform:

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Skills Required

opex erp payroll financial statements us gaap journal entries financial reporting external audit revenue recognition auditing

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Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

You will:

Lead all aspects of US entity general ledger accounting, including revenue, OPEX, payroll, equity, assets, liabilities, and intercompany.
Drive an accurate, timely, and well-controlled monthly, quarterly, and annual close for the US entity, with clear calendars, ownership, and SLAs.
Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and close analyses prepared by the team; ensure high-quality documentation and audit-ready workpapers.
Partner with FP&A to align on cut-off, accruals, and variance explanations to support internal reporting and management reviews.
Own the global consolidation process, including elimination entries, foreign currency translation, and intercompany reconciliations.
Design and maintain a robust consolidation framework across all entities, ensuring consistent application of policies and chart of accounts.
Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules for internal and external stakeholders.
Partner with regional controllers/accounting leads to ensure timely and accurate local closes feeding into the group consolidation.
Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors on US entity and consolidated financial statements; manage PBC lists, walkthroughs, and issue resolution.
Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting, including key controls relevant for potential future SOX-readiness.
Ensure ongoing compliance with US GAAP, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Identify and address technical accounting issues (e.g., revenue recognition, equity, leases, consolidations, intercompany arrangements) and document conclusions with appropriate memos.
Evaluate and continuously improve close and reporting processes to shorten timelines, increase automation, and reduce manual work.
Partner with the systems/IT/Finance Ops teams to optimize ERP and consolidation tools (e.g., NetSuite and any consolidation/reporting modules).
Establish and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and playbooks for US accounting and consolidation activities.
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing US accounting team, providing clear expectations, coaching, and growth opportunities.
Collaborate closely with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, HR/Payroll, and Business Operations on initiatives that impact accounting and reporting.
Support strategic projects such as new entity setups, M&A integration, policy implementation, and potential future capital markets or financing activities.

About you:

Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
CPA (active or inactive) strongly preferred.
Advanced degree (e.g., Master s in Accounting/Finance) is a plus.
12-15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant time in a US Controller, Director of Accounting, or equivalent leadership role.
Strong background in US GAAP, including experience with:
- Consolidations & foreign currency
- Equity and share-based compensation, intercompany, and other complex areas
Prior experience in a high-growth technology/SaaS or multinational environment is strongly preferred.
Proven track record of leading month-end close, audit, and cross-entity consolidations in a scaled, repeatable way.
Experience working with Big 4 or large public accounting firms, either as an auditor or client, is highly desirable.
Strong technical accounting and policy implementation capabilities.
Hands-on, detail-oriented operator who is also able to design scalable processes and think strategically.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams, set priorities, and drive accountability in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to explain complex accounting matters in clear, business-focused language.
Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and strong Excel/financial modeling skills; experience with consolidation/reporting tools is a plus.
High integrity, strong judgment, and a focus on controls and compliance while enabling the business to move quickly.

Location:

This role is hybrid (3 days a week in our Bangalore office)

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