Manager, General Accounting

Overview

Manage the end-to-end accounting operations, statutory compliance and month-end/quarter-end close for Alation's international subsidiaries across EMEA, APAC and LATAM, based in the Chennai, India office and reporting to the Assistant Controller.

What you'll do

• Own the end-to-end accounting operations for all non-US subsidiaries, including EMEA, APAC, and LATAM entities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP and applicable local standards.
• Manage statutory compliance and local filing requirements across all international jurisdictions, partnering with local advisors and external auditors as needed.
• Lead the month-end and quarter-end close processes for international entities, including intercompany transactions, eliminations, and reconciliations.
• Partner with the Corporate Accounting team in the US to support consolidated financial reporting and ensure alignment across the global close process.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for international audit activities, coordinating documentation, responses, and deliverables across all jurisdictions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop two Senior Accountants, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency, scalability, and controls across the international accounting function.
• Support transfer pricing documentation and intercompany agreements in collaboration with legal and tax teams.
• Assist with technical accounting research and memos as they relate to international operations.

What you'll need

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with significant exposure to international and multi-entity accounting.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and experience with local statutory reporting requirements across multiple international jurisdictions.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems.
• A self-starter mindset with a strong sense of ownership, someone who takes initiative, drives work forward independently, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to manage and develop a team, with a track record of building high-performing accounting functions.
• Flexibility and willingness to work across global time zones, including availability during US business hours as needed to support cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across geographies and time zones.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and process excellence.

Nice to have

• CPA, CA, or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience working within a private SaaS or technology company.
• NetSuite experience.
• NetSuite design and development experience.

Details

• Location: Chennai, India office.
• Availability to overlap with US business hours as needed.