Job Description:

Why Gainsight?

We are ranked #1 on Glassdoor’s 2023 Best Place to Work List. Here’s why.

At Gainsight, our mission is to be living proof you can win in business while being human-first. 

Our industry-leading platform helps companies of all sizes and industries build durable businesses. Gainsight offers a powerful set of customer success, product, and community engagement solutions that enable businesses to scale efficiently, create alignment, and have a holistic view of their customers—all of which help increase product adoption, prevent churn, and grow renewals and expansions. Our software is used by hundreds of companies, including nearly 200 publicly traded organizations and industry leaders such as GE Digital, SAP Concur, and Box. We have offices in the US, UK, Netherlands, Israel, Japan, and India.

Gainsight joined the Vista Equity Partners portfolio in 2020. In 2021, we won their Excellence in Engineering award in recognition of our product and engineering advancements.

Gainsight has also been named one of the top 100 private cloud companies in the world by Forbes, one of the fastest-growing private companies in America by Inc. Magazine, and one of 20 Great Workplaces in Tech by Fortune Magazine. 

With diversity and inclusion at the forefront of our values, we promote a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusiveness regardless of, but not limited to, race, gender, sexual orientation, family status, religion, ethnicity, national origin, physical disability, veteran status, or age.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Accounts Payable and Expense Reporting Lead to join our accounting team in Hyderabad, India. This role is pivotal in overseeing the accounts payable process and managing expense reporting functions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls and company policies. The ideal candidate will bring significant experience and leadership capabilities to maintain and enhance our financial operations.

The ideal candidate is a teamplayer, possesses a strong attention to detail, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.  

About the Role

• Job location: Hyderabad, India (Hybrid)

• Experience :  6+  years
   

What You’ll Do Here:

• Leadership and Oversight:

  • Lead the Accounts Payable (AP) and Expense Reporting team, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high performance and professional development.

  • Act as a primary point of contact for AP and expense-related inquiries, both internally and externally.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize AP and expense management processes.

• Accounts Payable Management:

  • Oversee the entire accounts payable process, including invoice processing, payment execution, and vendor management.

  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of all AP transactions, maintaining strong relationships with vendors.

  • Perform regular reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.

  • Develop and maintain AP policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance.

• Expense Reporting Management:

  • Manage the expense reporting function, ensuring employee reimbursements are processed promptly and in accordance with company policies.

  • Review and approve expense reports, ensuring compliance with internal controls and policy adherence.

  • Provide guidance to employees on expense reporting processes and policy requirements.

  • Identify opportunities to streamline and improve the expense reporting process.

• Journal Entries:

  • Assist with booking related journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting and alignment with company policies and accounting standards.

• Compliance and Risk Management:

  • Ensure all AP and expense reporting activities comply with company policies, financial regulations, and audit requirements.

  • Prepare and provide documentation for internal and external audits, addressing any findings or recommendations.

  • Monitor and mitigate risks associated with AP and expense management activities.

• Reporting and Analysis:

  • Generate and analyze reports related to accounts payable and expense reimbursements to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings.

  • Present findings and recommendations to senior management for decision-making.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in accounts payable and expense management, with 3+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.

• Extensive experience with NetSuite and Expensify for managing accounts payable and expense reporting functions.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, AP processes, expense management practices, and US GAAP.

• Accounting credentials (such as a Chartered Accountant or CPA) are a plus, but not required.

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.

• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.

• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses strong attention to detail.

• Intellectual curiosity, self-starter, and solutions oriented.
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a global or multinational company.

• Advanced knowledge of expense policies and regulatory requirements.

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with data analysis and reporting.
  
  Why You’ll Love It Here

• Your job shouldn’t stand in the way of your happiness—it should be a path to achieve it. At Gainsight, we’re passionate about achieving our goals—at the office and everywhere—and we work every day to create an environment that nurtures our best selves.

  Gainsters love working here for several reasons. Here are a few:

• Our Core Values: We are guided by our values on our mission to be living proof you can win in business while being human-first. Learn more here.

• Our CEO: With a 99% approval rating on Glassdoor, Nick Mehta is one of the most beloved CEOs in Silicon Valley. 

• Our Growth Opportunities: From mentoring to career development opportunities, we’re passionate about helping our Gainsters learn, grow and thrive.

• Our Teammate Resource Groups: A huge source of pride for Gainsight, these groups are on a mission to put our values into action and make Gainsight a great place to work for all.

• Our Wellness Priorities: Monthly Recharge Days that re-energize us.

• Our Parody Videos: No explanation needed. Just watch them here!

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