Manager - Close & Consolidation

Organizations everywhere struggle under the crushing costs and complexities of “solutions” that promise to simplify their lives. To create a better experience for their customers and employees. To help them grow. Software is a choice that can make or break a business. Create better or worse experiences. Propel or throttle growth. Business software has become a blocker instead of ways to get work done.

There’s another option. Freshworks. With a fresh vision for how the world works.

At Freshworks, we build uncomplicated service software that delivers exceptional customer and employee experiences. Our enterprise-grade solutions are powerful, yet easy to use, and quick to deliver results. Our people-first approach to AI eliminates friction, making employees more effective and organizations more productive. Over 72,000 companies, including Bridgestone, New Balance, Nucor, S&P Global, and Sony Music, trust Freshworks’ customer experience (CX) and employee experience (EX) software to fuel customer loyalty and service efficiency. And, over 4,500 Freshworks employees make this possible, all around the world.

Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us.

We are looking for a highly motivated Manager, Accounting with a strong growth mindset, detail
oriented professional to lead our day-to-day accounting and financial operations. This is a high-impact role focused on strengthening our month-end close, improving processes, and partneringacross teams to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. This is a great opportunity forsomeone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and wantsto build meaningful partnerships across Finance.

Core responsibilities

Strategic & cross-functional contributions

Stakeholder management

Serve as the primary liaison with auditors (international subsidiaries) and key
internal/external stakeholders to ensure smooth audit execution with zeroescalations.Collaborate across teams to align accounting processes with businessoperations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

Qualifications & experience

● Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with 8–10 yearsof experience in corporate accounting, preferably with technology companies● Expertise in US GAAP, Ind AS, SOX compliance● Strong expertise in general ledger accounting, financial close processes, andtechnical accounting matters● Demonstrated problem-solving ability, with a track record of improvingproductivity, driving efficiencies, and leading by example● A roll-up-your-sleeves mindset — you're energized by both strategic planningand hands-on execution

Tools & systems

Additional Information

At Freshworks, we are creating a global workplace that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion and ethnicity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer work environment that advances the goals of our employees, communities and the business.