Head of Accounting Services (Ahmedabad)

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 robust relationships with U.S.-based clients, acting as a trusted advisor on accounting and financial ma .