Senior Manager, Accounting

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete monthly and quarterly closing processes for Vercel's existing and future international entities, establishing clear standards for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness in line with both local and US GAAP.

• Provide guidance and support to accounts payable and accounts receivable teams to ensure accurate accounting, manage payroll accounting, and oversee intercompany transactions in collaboration with the global finance team.

• Take responsibility for statutory compliance, including the preparation and supporting filing of financial statements, audits, TDS/TCS returns, and liaising with external auditors and tax advisors. Coordinate with corporate secretaries for various compliance matters.

• Collaborate with the US-based Controller and Chief Accounting Officer on the global closing process; prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.

• Work alongside the SOX leader to design, implement, and enhance SOX-compliant controls and internal accounting policies for the international entities as the business expands, ensuring these controls are executed consistently.

• Drive improvements in the closing process and expedite the closing timeline; identify opportunities for automation and AI, streamline workflows, and develop scalable infrastructure for the finance function.

• Manage the audit relationship for these international entities by preparing materials, addressing auditor inquiries, and ensuring a smooth audit process.

• Engage in cross-functional collaboration with Legal, HR, FP&A, and Revenue Operations on new business initiatives that have accounting implications.

• Mentor and nurture junior accounting staff as the Center of Excellence team grows.

• Provide support for US GAAP Accounting for the US-based entity(s) as needed across various areas.

• Assist the organization during pre and post-merger and acquisition activities, including due diligence, integrating acquired entities, ensuring compliance, and data migration.

• Lead the establishment of new entities in different countries, representing the accounting team and ensuring operational readiness.

• Stay informed about changes in local GAAP, tax, regulatory, and corporate compliance requirements for international entities, implementing necessary updates in accounting processes promptly.

• Manage cash, banking, treasury accounting, and foreign exchange accounting issues for international entities, including bank reconciliations, revaluations, realized/unrealized foreign exchange, and cash reporting.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 12 years of progressive accounting experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a managerial role.

• Chartered Accountant (CA) designation is mandatory; CPA or equivalent international qualification is advantageous.

• Extensive knowledge in technical accounting, including IFRS and US GAAP, with the ability to research, interpret, and apply local GAAP, statutory accounting requirements, tax regulations, and reporting obligations across various jurisdictions.

• Practical experience with ERP systems; NetSuite is strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated history of managing or supporting audits from Big 4 or top-tier firms.

• Experience in a high-growth technology or SaaS company; prior exposure to multi-entity, international accounting structures is essential.

• Process-oriented and inquisitive, with experience utilizing AI, automation, and systems to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

• Effective communicator who collaborates well across remote, cross-functional, and cross-cultural teams.

• Self-motivated individual who excels in an asynchronous work environment, demonstrating a high level of ownership and accountability.

• Comfortable in a builder environment where processes may be in flux, documentation needs to be created from scratch, and the role requires both strategic thinking and hands-on execution.

🏝️ Benefits

• Total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role.