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, and contribute to our mission-driven culture of innovation and excellence in edtech. We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant (CPA/CA Qualified) to drive accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements compliant with US GAAP. In this pivotal role within the Finance department, you will lead the month-end close process, manage general ledger activities, and prepare reports essential for company-wide financial consolidation. Working closely with internal cross-functional teams, external auditors, and stakeholders, you will uphold compliance, accuracy, and transparency while mitigating risks through robust internal controls. Your expertise will support our global operations, enabling McGraw Hill to innovate in education technology without financial hurdles. To succeed, you need at least 4 years of accounting experience, including 1-2 years in a senior role, Big 4 public accounting background, and CPA/CA qualification. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and accounting software, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment are key. Embrace McGraw Hill's culture of innovation, where your contributions directly impact learning outcomes worldwide, supported by professional growth opportunities and a competitive benefits package.

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 as requested
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting requests from senior management
• Collaborate with internal teams, external auditors, and stakeholders to ensure compliance, accuracy, and transparency in 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
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification or equivalent (CA qualified)
• Experience in Big 4 public accounting
• Familiarity with the 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
• Knowledge of international financial consolidations
• Prior exposure to supporting global teams in multiple regions
• Advanced skills in financial analysis tools
• Experience with external audit coordination in a multinational environment

Required Skills

• US GAAP compliance expertise
• Month-end close process management
• Journal entry preparation and review
• Account reconciliation and balance sheet analysis
• General ledger maintenance
• Internal controls monitoring
• External audit support
• Financial reporting and consolidation
• Analytical problem-solving
• Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Accounting software proficiency
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills for tight deadlines
• Independent and collaborative working style
• Stakeholder communication
• Risk mitigation in finance
• Ad-hoc financial analysis

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees and dependents
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
• Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions
• Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid options in Noida
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support
• Access to innovative learning resources and edtech tools
• Global team collaboration events and innovation workshops

McGraw Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.