Sr. Manager, Accounting (India)

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For more than a decade, Vercel has shaped how the web is built. As the team behind Next.js, v0, and AI SDK, we create products that help builders move from idea to production with speed, security, and exceptional developer experience.

Now, software is entering a new era, and the next generation of products will not just be used by people. They will be built, extended, and operated by agents.

We are building the platform for that future, trusted by companies like OpenAI, PayPal, Ramp, Supreme, and millions of developers worldwide. Whether you’re building our products, supporting our customers, growing our community, or shaping our story, you’ll help define what comes next.

Vercel is scaling fast, and the Senior Manager, Accounting will be a critical hire as we build out the financial infrastructure that supports our global growth and path to the public markets. You will own end-to-end accounting operations for Vercel's statutory accounting across current and future entities, from monthly close and statutory compliance to audit support and process improvement. Working closely with the Head of Finance, India Center of Excellence, the US-based Controller and global finance team, you'll bring rigor, ownership, and a builder's mindset to a function that is growing quickly.

This role is fully remote from your home office in India, with regular overlap hours with the US team. You will report to the Head of Finance, CoE who is also based in India.

• Lead the full-cycle monthly and quarterly close for Vercel's current and future international entities, setting clear standards for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness in accordance with both local and US GAAP.
• Guide and support accounts payable and accounts receivable teams for correct accounting, manage payroll accounting and intercompany transactions in coordination with the global finance team.
• Own statutory compliance including preparation and supporting filing of FS, auditsTDS/TCS returns,, and coordination with external auditors and tax advisors. Also coordinate with the corporate secretaries for various secretarial compliance.
• Partner with the US-based Controller and CAO on the global close; prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Partner with SOX leader helping with Design, implement, and evolve SOX-aligned controls and internal accounting policies for the international entities as the business scales amd execute these controls consistently
• Lead close process improvements and accelerate the closing process; identify automation and AI opportunities, simplify workflows, and build scalable infrastructure for the finance function.
• Own the audit relationship for these international entities; preparing materials, answering auditor questions, and keeping audits running smoothly.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, HR, FP&A, and Revenue Operations on new business initiatives with accounting implications.
• Mentor and develop junior accounting staff as the CoE team grows.
• Support the US GAAP Accounting for the US based entity(s) as and when required in different areas.
• Help the organization in pre and post merger and acquisition activities such as due diligence, integrating the acquired entities, supporting compliance, data migration, etc.
• Lead the new entities setup in different countries representing the accounting team and having these entities operational.
• Monitor changes in local GAAP, tax, regulatory, and corporate compliance requirements for international entities and ensure timely implementation in accounting processes.
• Support cash, banking, treasury accounting, and foreign exchange accounting matters for international entities, including bank reconciliations, revaluations, realized/unrealized FX, and cash reporting.

The India annual base pay range for this role is 6,942,000.00 to 8,678,000.00 (INR). The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.

Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.

• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5+ years in managing a team.
• CA (Chartered Accountant) designation required; CPA or equivalent international qualification is a plus.
• Deep expertise in technical accounting, including IFRS and US GAAP, with the ability to research, interpret, and apply local GAAP, statutory accounting requirements, tax regulations, and regulatory reporting obligations across multiple jurisdictions.