Team Lead – General Ledger
We are seeking a highly skilled Team Lead – General Ledger to support the accuracy,
completeness, and timeliness of Company’s global financial records. This role plays a
crucial part in month-end close, Opex management, reconciliations, and financial
reporting, and will work closely with the Accounting Manager, acting as their primary
operational support and senior-level partner.
The ideal candidate has strong hands-on NetSuite experience, deep understanding of
SaaS-related accounting, and proven expertise in accruals, reconciliations, GL
maintenance, and flux analysis. This individual must be analytical, detail-oriented,
and effective in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.
Key Support to the Accounting Manager | Strong GL & NetSuite Experience
What You Will Be Doing
General Ledger Ownership
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts across multiple entities, ensuring
accuracy and GAAP compliance.
Prepare and review journal entries including opex accruals, prepaids,
amortizations, and reclasses.
Own monthly balance sheet reconciliations and promptly clear outstanding
reconciling items.
Support improvements to GL structure, account mapping, and account-level
controls within NetSuite.
Month-End Close & Opex Management
Lead month-end close activities for assigned expense areas, meeting internal
deadlines reliably.
Prepare, analyze, and explain flux analyses for opex categories.
Partner with FP&A to align on spend trends, key cost drivers, and variance
explanations.
Support multi-currency accounting, intercompany transactions, and consolidation
requirements.
Financial Reporting & Audit Support
Support preparation of internal financial statements, monthly reporting packages,
and supporting schedules.
Provide complete, accurate audit documentation and respond to auditor
requests.
Ensure adherence to internal controls, documented policies, and SOX-related
requirements (if applicable).
Process & Systems Improvement
Actively participate in process improvement initiatives to increase accuracy,
efficiency, and automation.
Assist with refining NetSuite workflows, saved searches, reports, and close
checklists.
Improve process documentation, SOPs, and internal control procedures for
assigned areas.
Relationship to the Accounting Manager
Works directly with the Accounting Manager on all GL, close, and reporting
activities.
Acts as a senior operational partner and second-in-command, taking
ownership of assigned close areas.
Supports the Accounting Manager by handling detailed GL work, enabling
higher-level review, analysis, and cross-functional initiatives.
Collaborates closely to solve accounting issues, improve processes, and ensure
audit readiness.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
CPA or CA/Inter CA preferred.
8+ years of GL-focused accounting experience with strong month-end close
responsibilities.
NetSuite experience required (2+ years minimum).
Experience in SaaS, multi-entity, or multi-currency environments strongly
preferred.
Solid understanding of GAAP, accrual accounting, expense recognition, and
internal controls.
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational abilities.
Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and resolve issues proactively.
