Team Leader - General Ledger at Saviynt

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
SaaS, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CPA or CA/Inter CA preferred
  • 8+ years of GL-focused accounting experience with strong month-end close responsibilities
  • NetSuite experience required (2+ years minimum)
  • Experience in SaaS, multi-entity, or multi-currency environments strongly preferred
  • Solid understanding of GAAP, accrual accounting, expense recognition, and internal controls
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational abilities
  • Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and resolve issues proactively
  • Analytical, detail-oriented, and effective in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment
  • Strong hands-on NetSuite experience and deep understanding of SaaS-related accounting
  • Proven expertise in accruals, reconciliations, GL maintenance, and flux analysis

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and GAAP compliance
  • Prepare and review journal entries including opex accruals, prepaids, amortizations, and reclasses
  • Own monthly balance sheet reconciliations and promptly clear outstanding reconciling items
  • Support improvements to GL structure, account mapping, and account-level controls within NetSuite
  • Lead month-end close activities for assigned expense areas, meeting internal deadlines reliably
  • Prepare, analyze, and explain flux analyses for opex categories
  • Partner with FP&A to align on spend trends, key cost drivers, and variance explanations
  • Support multi-currency accounting, intercompany transactions, and consolidation requirements
  • Support preparation of internal financial statements, monthly reporting packages, and supporting schedules
  • Provide complete, accurate audit documentation and respond to auditor requests
  • Ensure adherence to internal controls, documented policies, and SOX-related requirements (if applicable)
  • Actively participate in process improvement initiatives to increase accuracy, efficiency, and automation
  • Assist with refining NetSuite workflows, saved searches, reports, and close checklists
  • Improve process documentation, SOPs, and internal control procedures for assigned areas
  • Work directly with the Accounting Manager on all GL, close, and reporting activities
  • Act as a senior operational partner and second-in-command, taking ownership of assigned close areas
  • Support the Accounting Manager by handling detailed GL work, enabling higher-level review, analysis, and cross-functional initiatives
  • Collaborate closely with the Accounting Manager to solve accounting issues, improve processes, and ensure audit readiness

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

NetSuiteGeneral LedgerReconciliationsJournal EntriesAccrualsFlux AnalysisMonth-End CloseOpex ManagementGAAPMulti-Currency AccountingIntercompany TransactionsSOXFinancial Reporting

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this Team Leader role?

The role requires 8+ years of GL-focused accounting experience with strong month-end close responsibilities.

Is NetSuite experience necessary for this position?

Yes, NetSuite experience is required, including hands-on expertise in GL maintenance, workflows, saved searches, reports, and close checklists.

What education and certifications are preferred?

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required, with CPA or CA/Inter CA preferred.

What is the reporting structure for this role?

The role works directly with the Accounting Manager as their primary operational support, acting as a senior operational partner and second-in-command.

What makes a strong candidate for this Team Leader position?

Ideal candidates are analytical, detail-oriented, with strong hands-on NetSuite experience, deep SaaS-related accounting knowledge, and proven expertise in accruals, reconciliations, GL maintenance, and flux analysis in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.

Saviynt

Cloud-based identity security and access governance

About Saviynt

Saviynt provides a cloud-based platform focused on identity security and access governance for businesses. Its services include identity governance and administration, third-party access governance, and cloud privileged access management, all aimed at helping organizations manage and secure digital identities, including those of employees and vendors. The platform features automated workflows and tools that simplify identity lifecycle management, while offering visibility and analytics to help businesses stay audit-ready and reduce identity-related risks. Unlike many competitors, Saviynt emphasizes user-friendliness and ease of implementation, making it accessible for a wide range of clients from small businesses to large enterprises. The company's goal is to protect major brands and support their cloud and security initiatives through a subscription-based model that ensures ongoing revenue and investment in product development.

El Segundo, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2010Year Founded
$165.4MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Emerging identity security startups pose a threat to Saviynt's market share.
Rapid AI advancements may outpace Saviynt's current technological capabilities.
Data privacy and regulatory challenges could hinder global service expansion.

Differentiation

Saviynt offers a unified platform for cloud, enterprise, and big data security.
The AI-powered Intelligence Suite enhances decision-making in identity and access management.
Saviynt's user-friendly platform simplifies identity lifecycle management with automated workflows.

Upsides

Saviynt's recognition as a 2024 Gartner Customers' Choice highlights strong customer satisfaction.
Partnership with SPG expands cybersecurity capabilities and market reach.
Hiring industry experts strengthens Saviynt's leadership and product marketing efforts.

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