Manager, Accounting

The Global Accounting team at Avalara is searching for a Corporate Accounting Manager. As the Corporate Accounting Manager, you will report to the Global Accounting Senior Manager and play a crucial role within the Global Accounting team in India. Your primary responsibility will be to support accounting functions across Avalara's worldwide operations. You will be in charge of leading the month-end close process for our global operations and overseeing key accounting areas such as operating expense accounting, accruals review, prepaid expense review, and consolidations. Additionally, you will contribute to the development of new processes, enhance existing workflows, and foster a culture of collaboration. Your work hours are expected to align with UK timings (2 pm to 11 pm IST) and may extend beyond as necessary. Your key responsibilities will include acting as the main contact point for the month-end close and consolidation process, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of financial data compliant with US GAAP and Avalara accounting policies. You will also manage global operating expense accounting, month-end accruals, account reconciliations, internal controls, financial statement analysis, audit documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize accounting processes and policies. To excel in this role, you should be a Chartered Accountant or hold an MBA with a background ideally from the SaaS industry. A minimum of 10 years of accounting experience, including team management experience, is required. Proficiency in U.S. GAAP accounting, internal controls, and SOX compliance is essential. Public accounting experience is preferred along with strong analytical skills in Microsoft Excel. Experience with ERP systems like NetSuite, Oracle, or SAP is desired, as well as hands-on knowledge in Alteryx, PowerBI, or similar tools for driving process automation. Beyond a competitive compensation package, paid time off, and parental leave, Avalara provides various benefits such as private medical, life, and disability insurance. The company fosters an inclusive culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, evident in the support for employee-run resource groups with senior leadership and executive sponsorship. Avalara is a dynamic organization at the forefront of combining tax and technology. Our innovative cloud compliance platform processes billions of customer API calls and millions of tax returns annually. Our commitment to growth is unwavering as we strive to become an integral part of every transaction globally. We embrace a culture of innovation and empowerment, symbolized by our distinctive orange branding. At Avalara, ownership and achievement are core values that drive our passionate team forward. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Avalara is dedicated to creating a workplace that values and respects individuals from diverse backgrounds. If you are seeking a career that is as unique and vibrant as you are, join us at Avalara and experience the difference from day one.,