Controller (Ahmedabad, India) Position Summary Sikich is seeking a Controller with 8+ years of accounting or audit experience. The ideal candidate must have experience in US GAAP general accounting, financial statement preparation or review/audit, and team management experience. The Controller will own oversee the month-end close and accounting processes of our clients. This role is highly client-facing and requires close collaboration with U.S.-based engagement teams and executive client stakeholders. Sikich presents a unique prospect to participate directly in high-growth client organizations. The accounting professionals at Sikich are highly motivated and detail-oriented individuals where one excels in providing strategic and tactical accounting, finance strategies and infrastructure critical to leadership planning. What will you do in this role? - Own the monthly and annual close processes for assigned clients - Own accuracy and completeness of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements - Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and client-specific policies. In some instances, help clients implement accrual and GAAP practices - Analyze financial results and provide variance explanations and actionable insights - Support technical accounting topics, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), accruals, consolidations, complex transactions (Opening Balance Sheet review), etc. - Serve as the primary accounting lead for a portfolio of clients across industries (e.g., SaaS, Fast Moving Consumer Goods, professional services, healthcare, etc.) - Establish and strengthen internal controls and accounting processes - Support audit readiness and coordinate with external auditors - Own the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of financial reporting for assigned clients - Advise clients on accounting policies, controls and process improvements - Build strong relationships with U.S.-based clients, acting as a trusted advisor on accounting and financial matters - Participate in regular client meetings (often overlapping U.S.



time zones) to review financial results, address issues, and provide insights - Manage and mentor a team of accountants that perform the day-to-day accounting - Own quality and timeliness of all client deliverables and ensure adherence to quality and turnaround standards - Drive process improvements, standardization, and automation within client engagements - Collaborate with U.S.-based managers/directors to align on deliverables, timelines, and priorities What do you need to succeed in this role? - Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and CA, CPA (US), MBA (Finance), or equivalent professional qualification preferred, with demonstrated experience in U.S. GAAP accounting. - CPA (US) is a major plus. - Strong understanding of US GAAP. - Managed team(s) having at least 10-20 team members. - Prior experience in a Delivery Management role for a US based firm. - Experience with U.S. accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, etc.) - Knowledge of US accounting systems. - Proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel and MS Office. - Organizational skills to manage a big team and strategic client engagements. - Self-motivated with strong work ethic. - Proactive approach to accuracy and attention to detail. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills. - Leadership and team management skills. - Possesses a combination of both problem-solving and innovation skills to attend to several technical production challenges. About Sikich Sikich offers the public and private sectors a varied platform of professional services across consulting, technology and compliance. Highly specialized and hands-on teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience. Our approach is strategically and thoughtfully designed to help our clients, teams, and communities accelerate success. We also offer: - Family Health Insurance including parents - Life & Accident Insurance - Maternity/paternity leave - Performance-based incentives - Referral Bonus program - Exam Fee Reimbursement Policy - Indian festival holidays - 5 days working week - Meals facility - Doctor's consultation

📌 Controller - Client Accounting Services (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Sikich India
📍 Ahmedabad