Controller - Client Accounting Services

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 opportunity 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