Director of COE, Accounting at Fivetran in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

From Fivetran’s founding until now, our mission has remained the same: to make access to data as simple and reliable as electricity. With Fivetran, customer data arrives in their warehouses, canonical and ready to query, with no engineering or maintenance required. We’re proud that more organizations continue to leverage our technology every day to become truly data-driven. About the Role We’re looking for a Director, Center of Excellence (CoE) – Accounting to architect, lead, and scale our global accounting transactional processes from Bengaluru. You will own the design, standardization, and execution of all core accounting operations globally—driving a step-change in efficiency, control, and scalability. You will operate at the intersection of operations, transformation, and leadership, with a clear expectation to deliver measurable business outcomes at scale. This is a full-time position based out of our Bangalore office and reports to the Chief Accounting Officer based in Oakland, CA. Our hybrid work model offers a blend of remote flexibility and in-person collaboration, including two days in the office each week to connect and build as a team. What You’ll Do Global Accounting Operations at Scale Lead the global CoE spanning teams managing the O2C, P2P, H2R, R2R, and Tax processes, with end-to-end accountability for performance, quality, and scalability. Establish a globally consistent operating model that eliminates fragmentation and drives efficiency across regions. Build a CoE that is not just a service function, but a strategic execution engine for Accounting. Lead an organization that deploys and maintains the highest standards of internal controls and is fully compliant with SOX requirements. Transformation, Automation & Standardization Drive aggressive process harmonization and global standardization, reducing complexity and regional variance. Champion automation-first thinking, leveraging systems and tooling to minimize manual work and improve cycle times. Lead and influence accounting transformation initiatives, including ERP optimization, workflow automation, and data-driven operations. Performance, Metrics & Control Define and institutionalize best-in-class SLAs, OKRs, and KPIs across all accounting processes. Build real-time performance dashboards that provide transparency, predictability, and actionable insights. Elevate controllership through strong governance, audit readiness, and process discipline. India Compliance Ownership Own and ensure 100% compliance with Indian statutory, tax, payroll, and financial regulations. Act as the accountable leader for regulatory adherence, audits, and risk mitigation within India. Establish scalable frameworks that withstand rapid business growth and regulatory scrutiny. Executive Stakeholder Partnership Operate as a trusted partner to global leaders across Accounting, Tax, Payroll, FP&A, Legal, IT and People Operations. Influence decision-making on systems, processes, and organizational design. Bridge global strategy with local execution, ensuring alignment and velocity. Leadership & Talent Density Build and lead a high-caliber, performance-driven organization. Hire, develop, and retain top-tier talent with a strong focus on ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement. Create a culture that rewards speed, precision, and impact. Skills We’re Looking For 12–15+ years of progressive experience in accounting operations, with significant leadership in shared services / CoE environments. Proven track record of building and scaling global accounting operations in high-growth or complex environments in the technology industry. Prior experience leading a similar function for US based SaaS or technology-driven companies is strongly preferred. Experience with US GAAP, particularly with respect to revenue recognition, lease accounting, internally developed software, stock based compensation, financing transactions, and SEC reporting requirements is required. Demonstrated success in leading transformation programs (automation, ERP, process re-engineering). Strong command over Indian statutory, tax, payroll, and regulatory frameworks. Data-driven leader with experience implementing and managing metrics-driven organizations (SLAs, KPIs, OKRs). Exceptional stakeholder management with the ability to influence senior leadership globally. Hands-on experience with NetSuite is preferred. #LI-HYBRID #LI-DB1 Perks and Benefits 100% employer-paid medical insurance* Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off RSU stock grants* Professional development and training opportunities Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities Monthly cell phone stipend Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents. *May vary by country and worker type - please reach out to your recruiter for more information Click here to learn more about Fivetran's Benefits by Region. We’re honored to be valued at over $5.6 billion, but more importantly, we’re proud of our core values of Get Stuck In, Do the Right Thing, and One Team, One Dream. Read about us in Forbes. Fivetran brings together high-quality talent across the globe to make data access as easy and reliable as electricity for our customers. We value and recognize that our customers benefit from having innovative teams made of people from many backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Fivetran promotes diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging through attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce, not only because it is the right thing to do, but because it helps us build a world-class company to better serve our customers, our people and our communities. To learn more about Fivetran’s culture and what it’s like to be part of the team, click here and enjoy our video. To learn more about our candidate privacy policy, you can read our statement here. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to participate in our interview process. 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