Head of US Accounting

Job Title: Senior Accounting Manager Location: India (On-site) Reports To: U.S. Finance Leadership Shift Timing: 9:30 PM ? 6:30 AM IST (US Business Hours) Working Days: 5 Days a Week

Company Overview SkySun.io (A Lytegen Company) is a fast-growing global organization supporting U.S.-based operations through high-impact finance, technology, and operations teams in India. We work closely with U.S. leadership to deliver accurate, timely, and decision-ready financial information while maintaining strong controls and audit readiness.

Role Purpose The Senior Accounting Manager is a critical ownership role responsible for maintaining accurate, current, and audit-ready books for the India entity while supporting U.S. intercompany accounting. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role, not a coordination or oversight-only position. The role requires someone who can run accounting end-to-end independently, meet close deadlines, and provide reliable financial data to U.S. finance leadership without hand-holding.

Key Responsibilities 1. End-to-End Accounting Ownership (Non-Negotiable)

• Own the General Ledger completely
• Prepare and post journal entries and month-end adjustments
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closes
• Handle accruals and prepaid accounting
• Own intercompany accounting between India and U.S. entities

2. Reconciliations (Full Ownership)

• Bank accounts
• Credit cards
• Clearing and suspense accounts
• Payroll and benefits
• Vendor balances
• Intercompany balances

Books must always be clean, supported, and fully explainable.

3. Accounts Payable (AP)

• Vendor setup and master maintenance
• Invoice validation and accurate coding
• Payment coordination and tracking
• AP aging control and cleanup
• Ensure approvals follow the defined matrix
• Prevent duplicate or unauthorized payments

4. Accounts Receivable (AR) & Intercompany Billing

• Intercompany billing between India and U.S. entities
• Client invoicing (where applicable)
• AR tracking and aging
• Collections tracking and follow-ups
• Ensure revenue is recorded accurately and on time

5. Payroll Coordination

• Manage India payroll inputs, validation, and reconciliation
• Support U.S. payroll with accurate accounting inputs
• Reconcile payroll, benefits, taxes, and accruals
• Ensure payroll entries are complete and well-documented

6. Controls, Documentation & Audit Readiness

• Maintain strong audit trails and documentation standards
• Enforce approval matrices and segregation of duties
• Prepare schedules and support internal and external audits
• Respond to auditor queries with clarity and speed

7. Reporting & Communication

• Provide timely, accurate financial reports to U.S. leadership
• Clearly explain variances, balances, and adjustments
• Flag issues early with recommended solutions
• Maintain consistent communication across time zones

Requirements Required Experience

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior role as Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager
• Proven experience running books end-to-end
• Strong intercompany accounting experience
• Experience supporting U.S. entities from India
• Hands-on experience with month-end close under tight deadlines
• Prior audit support experience

Required Skills

• Strong GAAP accounting fundamentals
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills
• Experience with accounting systems such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, or similar
• High attention to detail with the ability to work fast and accurately
• Strong written and spoken English communication
• Ability to work independently and take full ownership