Lead Accountant

Motive

. Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, consolidations, eliminations, and allocations .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • IndiaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting principles, financial close processes, and intercompany accounting while effectively managing complex reconciliations and audit requests. Proven ability to implement process improvements and collaborate across teams to enhance financial operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

6+ Years Accounting ExperienceBachelor’s Degree In AccountingProfessional Accounting Qualification (CA, CPA)Advanced Excel SkillsIntercompany Accounting Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Financial Close ProcessesComplex ReconciliationsJournal EntriesConsolidationsEliminationsAllocationsAudit DocumentationStatutory ComplianceProcess ImprovementsAutomation Opportunities

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingOrganizationCommunicationConsensus Building

Certifications & Qualifications

CACPA

Industry Keywords

SaaSMultinational OrganizationFinancial ReportingTreasury ActivitiesAudit RequestsCompliance Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, consolidations, eliminations, and allocations
Manage intercompany transactions, subsidiary funding requests, and related compliance requirements across international entities
Support audits and financial reporting requirements while maintaining audit-ready documentation
Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities that strengthen controls and reduce manual work
Partner with Finance, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and other teams to resolve accounting issues and improve financial processes
Support treasury activities, audit requests, and ad hoc analysis requests
Independently manage work of diverse scope and solve complex accounting issues
Report to the Director, Accounting

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a fast-growing technology, SaaS, or multinational organization
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Professional accounting qualification such as CA, CPA, or equivalent is preferred
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial close processes, intercompany accounting, and statutory compliance
Experience managing complex reconciliations, audit requests, and accounting documentation across multiple entities
Advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyze large amounts of financial data
Strong problem-solving, organization, and communication skills, with the ability to build consensus across teams
Must be authorized to receive and access commodities and technologies controlled under U.S. Export Administration Regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Some interviews or new-hire training sessions may be held in person at one of Motive’s global offices