Director – Accounting – IP Consulting & Legal Tech TAAS Partners

The Corporate Institute; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in India seeks an experienced GAAP Accounting leader to serve as Controller/VP, Director – Accounting, overseeing global reporting and accounting operations. This senior role requires hands-on GAAP expertise, multi-entity experience, and ability to drive internal controls, close processes, and PE-backed reporting across US, EU, APAC, and India.

You will manage NetSuite ERP design and COA, coordinate audits, and partner with investors and executives to scale finance

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience in senior roles.
• CPA strongly preferred; deep GAAP knowledge and governance.
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP and reporting.
• Private equity-backed company experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the integrity of consolidated financial statements under US GAAP.
• Lead month-, quarter-, and year-end closes across entities and geographies.
• Manage external audits and the annual audit cycle end-to-end.
• Design and improve internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Drive PE sponsor reporting cadences and board packages.
• Lead M&A accounting and post‑close integration workstreams.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Leadership

US GAAP

NetSuite

M&A experience

Audit management

Global operations

Communication

Education

CPA

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced GAAP Accounting leader to join our finance organization as Controller / VP, Director – Accounting. This is a senior, hands‑on leadership role responsible for the integrity of our global financial reporting, driving accounting operations across multiple geographies, and building scalable finance infrastructure to support a growing, private equity – backed organization. The ideal candidate combines deep technical GAAP expertise with strong operational leadership, and has a track record of navigating high‑growth environments, M&A activity, and multi‑entity global operations.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Financial Reporting & Controllership:

• Own the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP.
• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across all entities and geographies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, managing the annual audit cycle end to end and ensuring clean, timely audit outcomes.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.

Systems & Process:

• Own and optimize NetSuite as the core ERP for accounting operations, including chart of accounts (COA) design, workflow automation, and reporting configuration.
• Lead the design and rollout of new or restructured Chart of Accounts across entities/segments as the business scales.
• Establish and enforce a disciplined month-end close calendar and timeline, driving accountability across the finance team and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Document and standardize GAAP accounting policies and procedures (accounting manual, process runbooks, controls matrix).

Private Equity & Investor Reporting:

• Partner closely with PE sponsors/investors on reporting cadences, board packages, covenant compliance, and portfolio‑level financial reporting requirements.
• Support due diligence, quality‑of‑earnings processes, and investor reporting deliverables.

M&A & Integration:

• Lead accounting workstreams for M&A transactions, including due diligence, purchase accounting, opening balance sheet preparation, and post‑close integration.
• Drive harmonization of accounting policies, systems (NetSuite), and close calendars for newly acquired entities.
• Partner with People Ops, Legal, and Operations on end‑to‑end integration playbooks for acquired businesses.

Global Operations:

• Oversee accounting operations across multiple regions/entities (US, EU, APAC, India, and other geographies as applicable), ensuring local statutory compliance while maintaining a consistent global GAAP framework.
• Manage relationships with regional finance teams, local advisors, and statutory auditors across jurisdictions.
• Navigate multi‑currency consolidation, transfer pricing considerations, and cross‑border reporting requirements.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA (or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant time in a Controller, VP, or Director‑level role.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, with hands‑on experience preparing/reviewing GAAP compliant financial statements.
• Proven experience with NetSuite (implementation, administration, and/or advanced use as primary ERP).
• Prior experience in a private equity – backed company (reporting to sponsors, board‑level reporting, PE driven reporting cadences).
• Demonstrated M&A experience, including due diligence, purchase accounting, and post‑acquisition integration.
• Strong audit management experience – leading annual audits and managing auditor relationships.
• Global/multi‑entity experience, having operated across US, EU, APAC, and India (or similar combination of regions).
• Track record of implementing new Chart of Accounts, GAAP policies/procedures, and month‑end close calendars in a scaling or transforming organization.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills; ability to operate effectively with executive leadership and external investors.