Director of COE, Accounting

Key Responsibilities

Global Accounting Operations at Scale

• Lead the global CoE spanning teams managing the O2C, P2P, H2R, R2R, and Tax processes, with end-to-end accountability for performance, quality, and scalability.
• Establish a globally consistent operating model that eliminates fragmentation and drives efficiency across regions.
• Build a CoE that is not just a service function, but a strategic execution engine for Accounting.
• Lead an organization that deploys and maintains the highest standards of internal controls and is fully compliant with SOX requirements.

Transformation, Automation & Standardization

• Drive aggressive process harmonization and global standardization, reducing complexity and regional variance.
• Champion automation-first thinking, leveraging systems and tooling to minimize manual work and improve cycle times.
• Lead and influence accounting transformation initiatives, including ERP optimization, workflow automation, and data-driven operations.

Performance, Metrics & Control

• Define and institutionalize best-in-class SLAs, OKRs, and KPIs across all accounting processes.
• Build real-time performance dashboards that provide transparency, predictability, and actionable insights.
• Elevate controllership through strong governance, audit readiness, and process discipline.

India Compliance Ownership

• Own and ensure 100% compliance with Indian statutory, tax, payroll, and financial regulations.
• Act as the accountable leader for regulatory adherence, audits, and risk mitigation within India.
• Establish scalable frameworks that withstand rapid business growth and regulatory scrutiny.

Executive Stakeholder Partnership

• Operate as a trusted partner to global leaders across Accounting, Tax, Payroll, FP&A, Legal, IT and People Operations.
• Influence decision-making on systems, processes, and organizational design.
• Bridge global strategy with local execution, ensuring alignment and velocity.

Leadership & Talent Density

• Build and lead a high-caliber, performance-driven organization.
• Hire, develop, and retain top-tier talent with a strong focus on ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Create a culture that rewards speed, precision, and impact.

Qualification & Requirements

• 12–15+ years of progressive experience in accounting operations, with significant leadership in shared services / CoE environments.
• Proven track record of building and scaling global accounting operations in high-growth or complex environments in the technology industry.
• Prior experience leading a similar function for US based SaaS or technology-driven companies is strongly preferred.
• Experience with US GAAP, particularly with respect to revenue recognition, lease accounting, internally developed software, stock based compensation, financing transactions, and SEC reporting requirements is required.
• Demonstrated success in leading transformation programs (automation, ERP, process re-engineering).
• Strong command over Indian statutory, tax, payroll, and regulatory frameworks.
• Data-driven leader with experience implementing and managing metrics-driven organizations (SLAs, KPIs, OKRs).
• Exceptional stakeholder management with the ability to influence senior leadership globally.
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite is preferred.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance*
• Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off
• RSU stock grants*
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.

May vary by country and worker type – please reach out to your recruiter for more information