Director of COE, Accounting

About the Role

Fivetran is building data pipelines to power the modern data stack for thousands of companies. 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 locally along with the functional leaders for these processes based in the US.
• Establish a globally consistent operating model that eliminates fragmentation and drives efficiency across regions.
• Lead a team 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 along with the functional leaders, reducing complexity and regional variance.
• 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.
• Elevate the team's performance 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.

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 Development

• 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

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