Advisor, Accounting at RSA Security USA LLC – Bangalore, Karnātaka

RSA provides trusted identity and access management for 12,000 organizations around the world, managing 25 million enterprise identities and providing secure, convenient access to millions of users. RSA specializes in empowering security-first organizations in financial services, healthcare, energy, technology services, and other industries to thrive in a digital world, delivering complete capabilities for modern authentication, access, lifecycle management, and identity governance. Whether in the cloud or on-premises, RSA connects people with the digital resources they depend on everywhere they live, work, and play.

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The Advisor, Accounting – Global Controllership will be a key member of the HoldCo finance function, responsible for ensuring accounting integrity, balance sheet governance, and global intercompany discipline across entities.

This role requires a strong controllership mindset with deep understanding of US GAAP, close governance, and global accounting operations. The position partners closely with global finance, tax, treasury, and external auditors to ensure accurate financial reporting and robust internal controls.

The role reports to the India Controller / Director and operates as a high-ownership individual contributor within a global environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Close & Reporting

• Own monthly, quarterly, and year-end close for assigned entities
• Prepare and review journals, accruals, and complex accounting entries
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting under US GAAP
• Perform detailed flux and variance analysis with clear management commentary
• Ensure integrity and completeness of general ledger balances

2. Balance Sheet Governance & Controllership

• Own balance sheet reconciliations, substantiation, and risk identification
• Drive ageing reviews and ensure resolution of open items
• Identify control gaps and implement corrective actions
• Maintain strong audit-ready documentation and supporting schedules
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX (if applicable), and corporate policies

3. Global Intercompany Controllership

• Own end-to-end intercompany lifecycle: agreements, invoicing, reconciliation, eliminations, and settlement
• Drive global IC matching and break resolution
• Partner with tax and treasury teams on transfer pricing alignment and cash settlements
• Improve intercompany processes to enhance efficiency and reduce disputes

4. Audit & Compliance

• Primary contact for statutory and internal audit requests for assigned areas
• Coordinate with external auditors and consultants
• Ensure adherence to US GAAP, FASB guidance, and company accounting policies
• Track and close audit observations in a timely manner

5. Process Excellence & Transformation

• Identify automation and process improvement opportunities
• Drive standardization across global entities
• Support ERP enhancements and system transitions
• Improve close timelines and reporting efficiency

6. Global Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with global controllership, FP&A, tax, treasury, and legal teams
• Support complex transactions including capital movements, dividends, restructurings, and funding arrangements
• Provide financial insight to support business and corporate decision-making

Skills & Competencies

• Strong US GAAP knowledge with hands-on accounting experience
• Deep understanding of financial close and balance sheet governance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• High ownership and accountability
• Ability to operate effectively in a global, cross-cultural environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Detail-oriented with strong risk awareness

Education & Experience

• CA / CPA / ACCA strongly preferred
• 4–8 years of relevant controllership or global accounting experience
• Experience in a multinational environment preferred
• Exposure to intercompany accounting, audit coordination, and multi-entity reporting
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, NetSuite or equivalent) preferred

RSA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, and any other category protected by applicable country law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact the RSA Talent Acquisition Team at rsa.global.talent.acquisition@rsa.com. RSA and its approved consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with RSA. RSA reserves the right to amend or withdraw any job posting at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.