Job Description

Your work days are brighter here. At Workday, we value our candidates privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers. Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not. In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday. About the Team Workday s professional accountants go beyond to strive for operational efficiency through system optimization and process automation. We encourage team cross training to broaden knowledge and to continue to drive for motivation. We are committed to working hard, having fun while maintaining a culture of work-life balance. About the Role Corporate Accounting department is looking for highly motivated Accounting Manager to join a collaborative and growing team in Pune! You will report to Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting and will play a pivotal role in building the corporate accounting shared services function in Pune. You will be involved in various operational activities, monthly close procedures and process improvement. Responsibilities: Hire and manage a team of 4-6 accountants Prepare and/ or review monthly journal entries including payroll accruals, expense accruals, prepaid expense schedules, lease, fixed asset management. Perform global month-end close activities, specifically monitor timely completion of close tasks and provide regular status updates to Corporate Accounting management Prepare and/ or review monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and research any reconciling variances in a timely manner, to ensure accuracy, Document, streamline and automate workflows to maximize operational efficiencies Support external audits and reviews by interfacing with auditors and ensuring timely completion of supporting schedules Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational innovation and regularly interact with US Corporate Accounting management on accounting matters Develop and mentor accounting staff to build their professional career and maximize potential Perform ad hoc analyses and projects from the management About You Basic Qualifications: CPA or CA 10+ years of relevant corporate accounting experience, with strong GL/RTR exposure Bachelor s Degree in Accounting 3-4 years of people management experience in a multinational or large enterprise environment Other Qualifications Experience in public accounting, SaaS, or software industry Experience managing accounting operations in a global tech company Strong understanding of GAAP and global accounting standards Proficiency in using large ERP systems (e.g., Workday, Oracle, SAP) Advanced Excel skills Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment Proven track record of working effectively with cross-functional and global teams Eagerness to learn and tackle challenges in a rapidly growing and dynamic environment Our Approach to Flexible Work With Flex Work, we re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means youll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter. Are you being referred to one of our rolesIf so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!