Outbrain Sr Accountant 

India, Haryana, Gurugram 

95167034

The successful applicant will be able to fulfill the following tasks:

• Perform and lead month-end close activities including but not limited to: preparation, analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts, posting and reviewing journal entries, executing intercompany journal entries and transactions, and review of reconciliations prepared by accounting staff
• Oversee accounting staff to ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables and management of team well-being
• Proper revenue, cost, and expense recognition, including at the departmental level
• Performing quarterly / annual close procedures and balance sheet and income statement analysis and document insightful and meaningful explanations for fluctuations
• Prepare quarterly roll-forward analyses and reconciliations for various accounts, including areas of complex technical accounting, such as equity and capitalized software
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting information for Outbrain budget owners, management and finance executive team
• Manage budget vs. actual analyses on a monthly basis and communicate across all functions / departments
• Assist in the financial reporting process, external audit and quarterly reviews, including the accumulation of support and responding to audit inquiries
• Assist with various projects and tasks assigned by manager and handling other ad hoc tasks within finance when required

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CA, CPA
• Ability to manage own time while responsible for multiple tasks and deadlines
• 7 + years of accounting experience, including a minimum of 2 years of audit experience
• Strong knowledge and application of US GAAP
• Disciplined self-starter with can-do attitude; proactive, resourceful, collaborative team player with the ability to anticipate; detail oriented and strong follow-through skills
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and liaise across multiple stakeholders (both internal and external) to achieve objectives
• A great communicator who can respond quickly in a fast-moving environment, with all levels including management and external parties
• Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to handle changing circumstances when necessary
• Self-motivation with interests in understanding processes / systems related to overall management of the business and in streamlining and improving processes
• Grow within a finance organization moving to become a leader in the digital area
• Embrace change and system automation allowing scalability and adding value and strategic insight to the business
• High level of English proficiency (both oral and written).
• Forensic attention to detail: Keen attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze financial data, interpret trends, and provide meaningful insights.
• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and meet global deadlines.
• Strong ethics and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and financial transparency.
• Be motivated with an eye for process improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CA or CPA designation
• Preference for Big-4 experience and/or SEC registered company
• Knowledge and experience with SEC regulations and internal controls a plus
• Preference for experience in auditing public companies and/or fast-growing technology companies
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products
• NetSuite and Adaptive experience a plus

re than snacks!

• Office and home hybrid working: three days a week from the office and two from home
• Be part of our success with our equity program
• Wellbeing benefits like private health insurance.
• Expand your toolbox with our mentorship program and internal learning tools