Controller - Client Accounting Services (US)

Sikich

India

On-site

INR 4,500,000 - 8,500,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Family Health Insurance including with

Life & Accident Insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Performance-based incentives

Referral Bonus program

Exam Fee Reimbursement Policy

Indian festival holidays

5 days working week

Meals facility

Doctor's consultation

Job summary

Sikich in India seeks a seasoned Controller with 8+ years of accounting or audit experience. You will own the month-end close for a portfolio of clients, ensure accurate journal entries, and manage a growing team while collaborating with US-based engagement teams.

This role focuses on US GAAP compliance, financial reporting, and delivering insights to executives. You will drive process improvements, support audits, and act as a trusted advisor to clients across industries.

Qualifications

Experience in US GAAP general accounting and financial statement prep/review.
8+ years of accounting or audit experience.
Experience managing a team.
Client-facing role with collaboration with US-based teams.

Responsibilities

Own the monthly and annual close processes for assigned clients.
Ensure journal entries accuracy and reconciliations.
Maintain compliance with US GAAP and client policies.
Analyze financial results and provide variance explanations.
Support ASC 606 revenue recognition and other technical accounting topics.
Lead accounting for a portfolio of clients across industries.
Strengthen internal controls and accounting processes.
Coordinate with external auditors for audit readiness.
Deliver timely financial reporting and advise on policy improvements.
Build relationships with US-based clients as trusted advisor.
Participate in regular client meetings across time zones.
Mentor a team of accountants.
Drive process improvements and automation.
Collaborate with US managers to align deliverables.

Skills

Team management

US GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Client relationship management

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CA/CPA (US) or MBA in Finance

Tools

NetSuite

QuickBooks

Job description

Position Summary

Sikich is seeking a Controller with 8+ years of accounting or audit experience. The ideal candidate must have experience in US GAAP general accounting, financial statement preparation or review/audit, and team management experience. The Controller will own oversee the month-end close and accounting processes of our clients. This role is highly client-facing and requires close collaboration with U.S.-based engagement teams and executive client stakeholders.

Sikich presents a unique opportunity to participate directly in high-growth client organizations. The accounting professionals at Sikich are highly motivated and detail-oriented individuals where one excels in providing strategic and tactical accounting, finance strategies and infrastructure critical to leadership planning.

What will you do in this role?

Own the monthly and annual close processes for assigned clients
Own accuracy and completeness of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and client-specific policies. In some instances, help clients implement accrual and GAAP practices
Analyze financial results and provide variance explanations and actionable insights
Support technical accounting topics, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), accruals, consolidations, complex transactions (Opening Balance Sheet review), etc.
Serve as the primary accounting lead for a portfolio of clients across industries (e.g., SaaS, Fast Moving Consumer Goods, professional services, healthcare, etc.)
Establish and strengthen internal controls and accounting processes
Support audit readiness and coordinate with external auditors
Own the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of financial reporting for assigned clients
Advise clients on accounting policies, controls and process improvements
Build strong relationships with U.S.-based clients, acting as a trusted advisor on accounting and financial matters
Participate in regular client meetings (often overlapping U.S. time zones) to review financial results, address issues, and provide insights
Manage and mentor a team of accountants that perform the day-to-day accounting
Own quality and timeliness of all client deliverables and ensure adherence to quality and turnaround standards
Drive process improvements, standardization, and automation within client engagements
Collaborate with U.S.-based managers/directors to align on deliverables, timelines, and priorities

What do you need to succeed in this role?

Bachelors Degree in Accounting and CA, CPA (US), MBA (Finance), or equivalent professional qualification preferred, with demonstrated experience in U.S. GAAP accounting.
Demonstrates strong AI acumen, with the ability to effectively leverage AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity, problem-solving, and decision-making.
CPA (US) is a major plus.
Strong understanding of US GAAP.
Managed team(s) having at least 10-20 team members.
Prior experience in a Delivery Management role for a US based firm.
Experience with U.S. accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, etc.)
Knowledge of US accounting systems.
Proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
Organizational skills to manage a big team and strategic client engagements.
Self-motivated with strong work ethic.
Proactive approach to accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Leadership and team management skills.
Possesses a combination of both problem-solving and innovation skills to attend to several technical production challenges.

About Sikich

Sikich offers the public and private sectors a varied platform of professional services across consulting, technology and compliance. Highly specialized and hands-on teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience. Our approach is strategically and thoughtfully designed to help our clients, teams, and communities accelerate success.

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