Senior Accountant (CPA/CA Qualified)

Location: Noida, India

Department: Finance

Work Mode: Hybrid

About the Role

McGraw Hill is a global leader in education technology, delivering intuitive and engaging learning solutions in nearly 60 languages to students and educators worldwide. With offices across Asia, Europe, North America, South America, and Australia, our innovative products empower academic and professional success on a global scale. Join our dynamic International team in Noida, India, where you'll contribute to groundbreaking edtech innovations while ensuring financial excellence in a collaborative, forward-thinking culture. As a Senior Accountant (CPA/CA Qualified) in our Finance department, you will lead accounting activities with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and transparency. You will drive the month-end close process, manage the general ledger, and prepare financial reports that support our global consolidations, all in strict adherence to US GAAP. Working closely with internal teams, external auditors, and stakeholders, you will safeguard our financial integrity while enabling data-driven decisions that fuel McGraw Hill's mission to transform education. Your impact will include overseeing journal entries and reconciliations, monitoring internal controls to mitigate risks, and providing ad-hoc analysis for senior leadership. In our innovation-driven environment, you'll thrive on solving complex accounting challenges, leveraging cutting-edge tools, and collaborating across borders to support edtech advancements. If you are a detail-oriented CPA/CA with Big 4 experience and a passion for education, bring your expertise to McGraw Hill and help shape the future of learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with the month-end close process for the component, ensuring accurate recording of all accounting entries
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and balance sheets in compliance with US GAAP
• Oversee general ledger maintenance and ensure appropriate recording of financial transactions
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, corporate policies, and internal control procedures
• Monitor adherence to internal controls to mitigate financial and operational risks
• Assist with external audits by providing documentation and financial reports
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting requests from senior management
• Collaborate with internal teams, external auditors, and stakeholders for accurate financial reporting
• Contribute to the company's financial consolidation processes
• Identify and resolve accounting issues through strong analytical skills

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in accounting, with at least 1-2 years in a senior or similar role
• Experience in Big 4 public accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent CA certification (must-have)
• Familiarity with month-end close process and financial reporting under US GAAP
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in education technology or publishing industry
• Prior exposure to international financial consolidations
• Knowledge of corporate policies in a global organization
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP
• Experience supporting external audits in a US GAAP environment

Required Skills

• US GAAP compliance
• Month-end close processes
• Journal entry preparation
• Account reconciliations
• General ledger management
• Financial statement preparation
• External audit support
• Analytical problem-solving
• Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Accounting software expertise
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Deadline management
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Stakeholder communication
• Risk mitigation
• Financial analysis
• Independent working

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs
• Generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements
• Professional development opportunities including CPA maintenance credits
• Retirement savings plan with company matching
• Employee stock purchase program
• Hybrid work model in modern Noida office
• Access to learning platforms and education technology tools
• Global team collaboration and innovation-focused culture

McGraw Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.