Accounting Manager

About the Team

The Accounting Manager will support the development and growth of the Finance Center of Excellence that we are establishing in our Chennai office as well as support the financial reporting and accounting operations of our India entity. This position will report to the Director of Accounting in Chennai and will work closely with the US-based Leaders of the Accounting team.The successful candidate will have experience across a range of finance and accounting functions, be motivated by process improvements, hold a high bar for attention to detail, and possess a desire to lead a local team while working collaboratively with various US-based leaders.

Role Responsibilities:

• Set a vision for the team, outline goals/timelines and hold the team accountable for the accounting operations of our India-based subsidiary, including payroll, accounts payable, fixed assets, RTR, transfer pricing, revenue, financial reporting and statutory filings.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and make sure that any outstanding items are investigated and subsequently cleared.
• Prepare monthly fluctuation explanations and present them in our close meeting.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation to support Opendoor’s growing finance and business operations.
• Recruit, train and provide guidance to junior team members so that they excel in their day to day roles as well as obtain a thorough understanding of our financial statements.
• Identify controls and prepare documentation for compliance requirements for month end / accounting close processes.
• Assist with financial statement audits, be a primary point of contact for auditor PBC requests and be able to respond to questions that they may have

Skills Needed:

• Professional qualification in Accounting, Finance or similar subject matter
• Minimum of +8 years of professional experience either in Audit at an accounting firm or in Accounting at MNC
• Experience with Financial Reporting and India compliance requirements
• Familiarity with various operational accounting functions, enabling them to provide guidance and feedback to the team
• Experience in recruiting, training, guiding and managing an Accounting team.
• Ability to thrive in a changing environment where continual process improvement is expected.
• Clear and effective oral and written communication skills
• High bar for attention to detail and process design, documentation and improvement
• Demonstrated ability for picking up new technologies quickly and comfortably
• Strong Excel skills

Bonus Points:

• NetSuite, Coupa or SQL experience
• Chartered Accountant or on a path to become a Chartered Accountant
• Experience auditing or accounting for companies registered with the SEC and subject to
  SOX 404 audits

Location

Hybrid roles require role responsibilities to be performed in the office at least 3 days a week, Monday, Wednesday & Thursday.  

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More About Us

To learn how we are reinventing the Real Estate industry check out our website, to hear about our culture directly from team members visit The Muse and to discover what we are building for our customers read our blog posts.

About Opendoor

Founded in 2014, Opendoor’s mission is to power life’s progress one move at a time. We believe the traditional real estate process is broken and our goal is simple: build a digital, end-to-end customer experience that makes buying and selling a home simple and certain. 

• To learn how we are reinventing the Real Estate industry check out our website. 
• Hear about our culture directly from team members by visiting The Muse. 
• Discover what we are building for our customers by reading our blog.

Opendoor Values Openness

We believe that being open about who we are and what we do allows us to be better. Individuals seeking employment at Opendoor are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other protected status under all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We collect, use, and disclose applicant personal information as described in our personnel privacy policies. To learn more, you can find the policy details for California residents here and for Canada residents here.

We’re committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Opendoor is dedicated to creating an inclusive and collaborative culture. We value the diverse strengths, perspectives, and backgrounds of all our employees, and believe in empowering our teams to do their best work through teamwork and building a sense of belonging and trust. Our four employee-led Opendoor Employee Resource Groups amplify diverse voices and promote collaboration and inclusion. Our focus is on attracting and retaining exceptional talent, and we believe in empowering our employees to continuously innovate and strive for 1% improvement every day. You can find more information on our Career Page.

We are committed to assisting members of the military community in utilizing their skills at Opendoor. U.S. candidates are able to review your military job classification at MyNextMove.org and apply for positions that align with your expertise.

At Opendoor, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, religious beliefs, or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at TAops-accomodations@opendoor.com.