Elastic Senior Director Accounting 

India, Karnataka, Bengaluru 

365349335

• Oversee the General Ledger, Consolidations and Accounts Payables teams and be responsible for the integrity of the accounting ledger within a multi-entity accounting environment.
• Support management in achieving a successful SOX compliance program, through collaboration with internal and external auditors while identifying and implementing program efficiencies through automation
• Oversee the execution of transfer pricing policies and practices
• Develop and execute the company’s overall accounting operations strategy, aligned with business goals, to drive scalability and operational efficiency.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing operations team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Act as a point of escalation for operational issues or resolutions of complex aspects of statutory and tax audits
• Lead the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of financial systems, including ERP and consolidation tools engaging the appropriate subject matter experts and resources to ensure successful project completion and adoption
• Look for opportunities to scale efficiencies and new ways of working across multiple projects and environments.
• Instill a culture of continuous improvement in a methodical, pragmatic and expeditious manner including automation of manual processes and controls and standardization of accounting processes

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CA / CPA with a minimum of 15+ years of related work experience (prior experience at Manager level or above at a Big 4 Accounting firm preferred)
• Solid understanding of risk assessment, control frameworks, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Proven experience in leading and scaling accounting teams in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to develop and execute long-term strategies while also managing day-to-day operations with a hands-on approach.
• Solid organizational skills and ability to manage priorities and timelines
• Experience in a multinational multicurrency environment with foreign currency translation and responsibility for advising remote accounting operations.
• Highly developed skills in external and internal financial reporting, application of accounting principles, and internal controls
• Experience managing external audits and working with internal and external auditors to achieve satisfactory resolution of questions
• Ability to adapt to changing business situations, comfortable working in high growth, fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of optimizing processes and improving efficiency
• Experience with technology platforms, automation, and system integrations to drive operational efficiency
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams and stakeholders
• Experience preparing materials for and presenting to the Audit Committee as needed

We strive to have parity of benefits across regions, and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.

• Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
• Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
• Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
• Embracing parenthood with a minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

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