Lead Bookkeeper -Global
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead Bookkeeper - Global based in India.
This is a fully remote finance role responsible for maintaining accurate, timely, and compliant financial records across multiple entities. You will oversee core bookkeeping and accounting operations while supporting monthly reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and year-end activities. The role offers the opportunity to work with U.S.-focused accounting practices, including GAAP and taxation requirements. You will play an important part in strengthening financial controls, improving accounting processes, and providing reliable information for business decisions. Working closely with finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, you will help ensure smooth and efficient financial operations. The position is suited to an experienced accounting professional who is organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Accountabilities
Maintain accurate and timely records of daily financial transactions and the general ledger, ensuring accounting information is complete and reliable.
Prepare and support monthly financial reports, financial statements, operating metrics, budgets, forecasts, and year-end reporting.
Perform monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
Manage accounts payable activities, ensuring invoices are processed and paid on time and applicable discounts are captured.
Monitor debt-related payments, including company credit cards, loans, and lines of credit, to ensure obligations are met on schedule.
Maintain accounting operations, controls, policies, procedures, and digital filing systems across multiple legal entities.
Calculate budget-to-actual variances, identify significant issues, and communicate relevant findings to finance leadership and business stakeholders.
Support state sales and use tax reporting and maintain awareness of applicable accounting and taxation requirements.
Coordinate the preparation and compilation of year-end financial information and statements.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, and increase the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations.
Collaborate effectively with finance and other teams while managing competing priorities and maintaining clear, professional communication.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
At least 3 years of progressive bookkeeping or accounting experience, including experience with full-cycle accounting close.
Experience working with multiple legal entities and maintaining financial records across organizational structures.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and standard bookkeeping practices.
Practical understanding of U.S. taxation, corporate structures, auditing, and corporate finance.
Hands-on experience with QuickBooks, Xero, or comparable accounting software; familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Adobe, DocuSign, and Windows is beneficial.
Experience preparing budgets and forecasts and analyzing financial variances.
Strong organizational and administrative skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to colleagues and stakeholders.
A proactive, analytical approach to problem-solving and continuous process improvement.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
A collaborative and positive approach, with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.
Willingness to work aligned with EMEA business hours, including a 2:00 PM-11:00 PM shift when required.
100% remote work opportunity.
Shift allowance for applicable EMEA working hours.
Opportunity to work on international accounting and financial operations.
Exposure to U.S. GAAP, taxation, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and multi-entity bookkeeping.
Professional growth and opportunities to expand accounting and finance expertise.
Collaborative environment with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and financial controls.
The role may involve hybrid work requirements depending on the applicable employment arrangement; candidates should confirm the current work model during the hiring process.