Manager - Accounting Operations

Job Description

Job Title: Manager Accounting Operations

Location: New Delhi

Company Overview: Chegg provides individualized learning support to students as they pursue their educational journeys. Available on demand 24/7 and powered by over a decade of learning insights, the Chegg platform offers students AI-powered academic support thoughtfully designed for education coupled with access to a vast network of subject matter experts who ensure quality. No matter the goal, level, or style, Chegg helps millions of students around the world learn with confidence by helping them build essential academic, life, and job skills to achieve success.
 

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accounting Operations professional to join our finance team. The Manager of Accounting Operations will be responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day accounting activities and ensuring that accounting processes are efficient, accurate, and compliant with company policies and regulations. This role will involve leading a team of accounting professionals, collaborating with cross-functional departments, and providing guidance on accounting processes, systems, and controls. The Manager of Accounting Operations will also support month-end close processes, financial reporting, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations Management:

• Supervise and manage day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles I GAAP, INDAS, USGAAP, company policies, and relevant regulations.
• Lead the month-end and year-end close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements within accounting operations to increase efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Lead initiatives to implement new accounting systems or improve existing ones.
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline business processes and enhance data flow.

Team Leadership:

• Manage, train, and mentor a team of accounting professionals.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide coaching and feedback, and foster professional development within the team.
• Promote a positive and collaborative team culture that aligns with the company’s values and objectives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with other departments (e.g., Sales, Operations, HR) to address financial questions, concerns, or discrepancies.
• Act as a point of contact for financial and operational issues that may require cross-functional collaboration or resolution

Reporting & Analysis:

• Provide regular performance reports, including key metrics, trends, and financial analysis to management.
• Assist with ad-hoc financial reporting requests and analysis as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is a plus.
• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, preferably with shared service setup with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles US GAAP, I GAAP, INDAS, IFRS financial reporting, and internal control.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working closely with senior executives and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, etc.)

Why do we exist?

Students are working harder than ever before to stabilize their future. Our recent research study called State of the Student shows that nearly 3 out of 4 students are working to support themselves through college and 1 in 3 students feel pressure to spend more than they can afford. We founded our business on provided affordable textbook rental options to address these issues. Since then, we’ve expanded our offerings to supplement many facets of higher educational learning through Chegg Study, Chegg Math, Chegg Writing, Chegg Internships, Thinkful Online Learning, and more to support students beyond their college experience. These offerings lower financial concerns for students by modernizing their learning experience. We exist so students everywhere have a smarter, faster, more affordable way to student.

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Chegg is an equal opportunity employer