Associate Director

Job Description About Us HighRadius, a renowned provider of cloud-based Autonomous Software for the Office of the CFO, has transformed critical financial processes for over 1000+ leading companies worldwide.Trusted by prestigious organizations like 3M, Unilever, Anheuser-Busch InBev, Sanofi, Kellogg Company, Danone, Hershey's, and many others, HighRadius optimizes order-to-cash, treasury, and record-to-report processes, earning us back-to-back recognition in Gartner's Magic Quadrant and a prestigious spot in Forbes Cloud 100 List for three consecutive years. With a remarkable valuation of $3.1B and an impressive annual recurring revenue exceeding $100M, we experienced a robust year-over-year growth of 24%. With a global presence spanning 6+ locations, we're in the pre-IPO stage, poised for rapid growth. We invite passionate and diverse individuals to join us on this exciting path to becoming a publicly traded company and shape our promising future. Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Associate Director - Finance (Record to Report) to work within our R2R function, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and other technical accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical accounting, financial reporting, and audit management, with proven experience in leading teams and delivering accurate and timely financial statements. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Accounting - Lead the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements under US GAAP (and IFRS where applicable). - Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with accounting standards. - Drive accounting for share-based payments, revenue recognition, business combinations, and financial instruments, including classification, measurement, and disclosures. - Ensure proper accounting treatment for complex transactions, including investments and consolidation of entities. Audit & Compliance - Manage and coordinate US GAAP audits, serving as the key liaison with external auditors (Big 4 or equivalent). - Provide technical accounting guidance to internal stakeholders and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. - Stay updated with changes in US GAAP, IFRS, and SEC regulations, ensuring timely implementation of new standards. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management - Lead and mentor a team of 4-6 finance professionals, ensuring continuous development and high performance. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Tax, FP&A, Treasury, and Legal, to support strategic initiatives and reporting requirements. - Partner with senior management on the accounting implications of key business transactions. Skill & Experience Needed - Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required. - 8-10 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting, with strong exposure to US GAAP (mandatory) and IFRS (Good to have) - Must have handled US GAAP audits independently. - Big 4 experience (preferably in Financial Accounting Advisory Services / Technical Accounting) strongly preferred. - Proven experience in financial statement preparation, consolidation, and technical accounting advisory. - Hands-on experience in: - Share-based payments - Revenue Recognition - Business combinations (M&A accounting) - Financial instruments (classification, measurement, investments) - Strong people management skills with experience leading teams of 4-6. - Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. What You'll Get - Competitive salary. - Fun-filled work culture (https://www.highradius.com/culture/) - Equal employment opportunities. - Opportunity to build with a pre-IPO Global SaaS Centaur.