To get the best candidate experience please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts Job Category Finance Job Details About Salesforce Salesforce is the 1 AI CRM where humans with agents drive customer success together Here ambition meets action Tech meets trust And innovation isn t a buzzword it s a way of life The world of work as we know it is changing and we re looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI driving innovation and keeping Salesforce s core values at the heart of it all Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era You re in the right place Agentforce is the future of AI and you are the future of Salesforce Description Salesforce the Customer Success Platform and world s 1 CRM empowers companies to connect with their customers in a whole new way The growth innovation and Aloha spirit of Salesforce are driven by our incredible employees who thrive on delivering success for our customers while also finding time to give back through our 1 1 1 model which leverages 1 of our time equity and product to improve communities around the world This position is based in Hyderabad and rolls up under the Controllership SSC Sr Director within the worldwide Controller Organization This role will be part of a dynamic group of professionals within a fast paced and challenging environment Salesforce is looking for candidates with experience leading people implementing process system improvements ensuring SOX compliance and preparing schedules to support monthly quarterly reviews quarterly audit and the 10Q 10K reporting process Exceptional candidates will be critical thinkers who can manage the Revenue accounting and Deal support processes analyze the revenue accounting data effectively present findings and business insight to Senior Management and welcome special projects to streamline Salesforce processes Responsibilities Beyond operational duties the role is expected to demonstrate strong leadership to continuously bring enhancement in our processes through innovation and provide support to our business partners Lead the month-end revenue close by validating accruals reviewing account reconciliations journal entries reserve models and conducting fluctuation analyses Ensure compliance with GAAP standards SOX controls and documentation including an understanding of ASC 606 Work directly with our internal and external audit team to support the audit by providing supporting audit schedules evidence and process overviews Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to automate revenue accounting processes including reconciliation of data reporting and analysis Manage a team at various levels to accomplish tasks accurately and within specified deadlines Manage and prepare schedules to support monthly reviews quarterly audit 10Q and 10K reporting process Partner with other Finance functions and collaborate with them from time to time to ensure alignment Responsible for training developing coaching mentoring and providing feedback to team members Monitor compliance with Corporate Accounting instructions and applicable financial policies Ability to quickly understand new processes identified and be ready to work on such processes Ability to work independently with the process owners to ensure that all tasks are completed on time and any changes communicated Creating maintenance of process documentation Drive special projects through to completion Required Skills Experience 18 years of relevant professional experience with main focus on accounting operation Shared Service Centre in a multinational dynamic environment and ability to deliver results Accounting analyzing information attention to details deadline oriented thoroughness in the deliverables spirit to work as a team with excellent problem solving skills Masters Bachelors degree in Accountancy Qualified CA or Semi-qualified CA or equivalent mandatory experience - 15 years of post qualification experience Exceptional communication influencing skills able to exercise independent judgment and work effectively with various levels of the organization locally and globally Attention to details and ability to work at operational level with the team while keeping a high level view of the organization priority and materiality Experience in people development to establish a scalable and effective team Deep understanding in US SOX Compliance requirements with practical experiences Strong domain expertise - knowledge of ASC 606 and other revenue recognition principles Understanding of ERP systems and willingness to learn quickly Knowledge of other tools such as Workday Financials Blackline eGRC360 Tableau Hyperion Microsoft Excel Slack etc is desirable Passion in process improvement and automation Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Able to engage peers team members and stakeholders Willing to work in a challenging environment Strong ability to respond quickly to various requests Must be a self-starter - ability to self-motivate adapt to change and work in a fast-paced setting Leadership skills including emotional intelligence and the ability to manage a broad range of personalities and skill sets to work towards a common goal Unleash Your Potential When you join Salesforce you ll be limitless in all areas of your life Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best Together we ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love Apply today to not only shape the future but to redefine what s possible for yourself for AI and the world Accommodations If you require assistance due to a disability applying for open positions please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form Posting Statement Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment What does that mean exactly It means that at Salesforce we believe in equality for all And we believe we can lead the path to equality in part by creating a workplace that s inclusive and free from discrimination Know your rights workplace discrimination is illegal Any employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications - 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