Close & Consolidation Manager

Company Description Organizations everywhere struggle under the crushing costs and complexities of solutions that promise to simplify their lives To create a better experience for their customers and employees To help them grow Software is a choice that can make or break a business Create better or worse experiences Propel or throttle growth Business software has become a blocker instead of ways to get work done There s another option Freshworks With a fresh vision for how the world works At Freshworks we build uncomplicated service software that delivers exceptional customer and employee experiences Our enterprise-grade solutions are powerful yet easy to use and quick to deliver results Our people-first approach to AI eliminates friction making employees more effective and organizations more productive Over 72 000 companies including Bridgestone New Balance Nucor S P Global and Sony Music trust Freshworks customer experience CX and employee experience EX software to fuel customer loyalty and service efficiency And over 4 500 Freshworks employees make this possible all around the world Fresh vision Real impact Come build it with us We are looking for a highly motivated Manager Accounting with a strong growth mindset detail oriented professional to lead our day-to-day accounting and financial operations This is a high- impact role focused on strengthening our month-end close improving processes and partnering across teams to ensure accuracy efficiency and compliance This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment enjoys solving complex problems and wants to build meaningful partnerships across Finance Core responsibilities Lead and oversee the general ledger function ensuring accuracy and completeness of transactions including accruals amortization of prepaid expenses fixed asset and lease accounting bank reconciliations and other month quarter-end activities Drive the month-end close and balance sheet reconciliation process with strong focus on SOX compliance continuously enhance controls through automation ERP improvements and AI-driven solutions Own and improve ERP and accounting processes to ensure scalability adaptability and efficiency in a fast-growing global environment Manage and mentor a team of 10 members including 3-4 direct reports fostering a culture of accountability ownership and continuous improvement Strategic cross-functional contributions Partner with Finance leadership on strategic initiatives including reorganizations acquisitions and due diligence activities Perform and review flux analysis of the consolidated P L and balance sheet provide actionable insights to optimize costs and improve business efficiency Translate complex data points into meaningful outputs and metrics for decision- making Stakeholder management Serve as the primary liaison with auditors international subsidiaries and key internal external stakeholders to ensure smooth audit execution with zero escalations Collaborate across teams to align accounting processes with business operations ensuring accuracy and compliance Tools systems Hands-on experience with NetSuite leading ERP systems NetSuite or equivalent Familiarity with BlackLine FloQast or similar reconciliation tools is a strong plus Qualifications Chartered Accountant CA or Certified Public Accountant CPA with 8-10 years of experience in corporate accounting preferably with technology companies Expertise in US GAAP Ind AS SOX compliance Strong expertise in general ledger accounting financial close processes and technical accounting matters Demonstrated problem-solving ability with a track record of improving productivity driving efficiencies and leading by example A roll-up-your-sleeves mindset you re energized by both strategic planning and hands-on execution Additional Information At Freshworks we have fostered an environment that enables everyone to find their true potential purpose and passion welcoming colleagues of all backgrounds genders sexual orientations religions and ethnicities We are committed to providing equal opportunity and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant richer environment that boosts the goals of our employees communities and business Fresh vision Real impact Come build it with us