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Job Title: Manager – Accounts

Location: GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Compensation: Up to ₹20 LPA

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Manager – Accounts to lead end-to-end accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and team management. The role will partner closely with the CFO and senior stakeholders to strengthen financial controls, reporting accuracy, and scalable processes in a high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Close

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, T&E reimbursements, payroll coordination, and customer/vendor contract accounting.
• Manage and own the monthly close process including journal entries, general ledger review, reconciliations, and variance analysis of P&L and Balance Sheet accounts.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and management reports.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and review periodic financial reports for management, auditors, and other stakeholders.
• Perform proactive financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and fluctuations in balances.
• Support strategic decision-making through variance analysis, dashboards, and ad-hoc financial insights.

Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Review, enhance, and implement accounting processes with focus on scalability, standardization, internal controls, and compliance.
• Manage annual statutory and external audits; prepare workpapers and liaise with auditors.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal statutory reporting and tax requirements.
• Stay current with accounting standards and regulatory changes and ensure timely implementation.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Manage, mentor, and develop internal accounting staff and external accounting partners.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and other professional service providers.
• Partner with the CFO on corporate governance, budgeting, forecasting, systems implementation, and financial planning initiatives.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Collaborate with management on annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Monitor budget performance and conduct variance analysis with actionable insights.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• 6+ years of progressive accounting and leadership experience (Big 4 / public accounting experience preferred).
• CA / CPA qualification mandatory.

• Experience working in a high-growth, B2B / Enterprise SaaS or technology-driven environment preferred.

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Hands-on experience with revenue recognition, inventory accounting, stock-based compensation, intangible assets, and complex accounting areas.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end monthly close cycles.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Sage Intacct or similar platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, Index-Match, etc.).

Competencies

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• High integrity, ownership mindset, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.