Esper is experiencing hyper growth!
We are the industry pioneers in building technology that enables businesses to manage and operate massive fleets of edge devices at scale. Our cloud-native platform allows customers to seamlessly configure, deploy, and manage devices across multiple operating systems with reliability, security, and a high level of automation. Esper powers mission-critical device ecosystems to achieve operational excellence for some of the world's most innovative brands across retail, hospitality, logistics, and healthcare.
Agentic and AI-assisted workflows are embedded into how we build every day, enabling engineers to move faster and deliver higher-quality outcomes. We combine this with a strong foundation in engineering fundamentals and the judgment to know when to leverage AI and when human expertise is essential.
Esper is a VC-backed B2B SaaS company headquartered in Bellevue, WA that powers device management infrastructure for enterprise and developer teams. io Software Services Private Limited, is a wholly-owned entity and a critical part of our global operations. As we scale, we are bringing our India accounting and compliance functions fully in- house and investing in building a best-in-class finance team.
This is a high-ownership, high-visibility role for a technically strong accounting professional who thrives in a fast-moving startup environment. You will take full ownership of the India entity from an accounting, tax, and statutory compliance standpoint, replacing our current third-party outsourced provider. You will also lead the integration of Esper India's accounting systems and workflows into our consolidated global finance infrastructure, reporting directly into the US- based Controller. This is not a back-office accounting role. We are looking for someone who wants to build something, who has strong opinions on how modern finance teams should operate, and who is excited to use AI and emerging tools to work smarter.
India Entity Accounting and Close
Own the full monthly close for Esper India, including preparation and review of financial statements under both Indian GAAP and US GAAP
Manage all journal entries, intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Maintain and reconcile the intercompany relationship between Esper US and Esper India, including multi-currency accounting and CTA treatment India Statutory and Tax Compliance
Manage all India statutory filings including GST (including e-invoicing requirements), TDS, advance tax, and professional tax
Own the India statutory audit process end-to-end, serving as the primary point of contact for Indian auditors
Ensure timely and accurate compliance with MCA filings, including annual returns and board resolutions
Manage India payroll accounting in coordination with HR, including ESOP perquisite taxation, TDS on salary, and reconciliation to payroll provider outputs
Stay current with evolving India regulatory requirements and proactively flag compliance risks Systems integration
Lead the integration of India accounting operations into Esper's consolidated accounting stack
Identify and drive improvements in how we use accounting software, automation, and AI
tools to reduce manual work and improve accuracy
financial statements
~ Support the annual financial statement audit conducted by Esper's US-based external

Contribute to technical accounting memos and analysis as needed (revenue recognition,

KPMG) with subsequent experience in a senior accounting role in private industry
Your Big 4 experience included audit engagements for US-listed companies or US- backed startups, giving you real exposure to US GAAP, consolidation requirements, and the expectations of a US-headquartered parent company
You also have hands-on experience with India statutory audits, giving you command of both frameworks
Your private industry experience at the Senior Accounting Manager or Assistant Controller level means you know what it looks like to own a close, manage compliance deadlines, and operate within a lean finance team
CA (Chartered Accountant) designation strongly preferred.
Deep working knowledge of US GAAP including revenue recognition (ASC 606), equity accounting, intercompany eliminations, and consolidation
GST, TDS, Income Tax Act, Companies Act, and MCA filing requirements
Familiarity with multi-currency accounting, foreign currency translation, and CTA
Comfort working across a modern finance tech stack; experience with tools such as NetSuite, Tally, Rippling, Carta, Avalara, https://jobeax.com/link/3YcnSXulsXt0XtlB curious about AI and enthusiastic about finding new ways to use it in accounting workflows
Strong communicator who can bridge the gap between India-side compliance requirements and a US-based finance team.
Prior experience working at or with a US-headquartered SaaS or technology company
Experience with tools like NetSuite, Tally, Rippling, Carta, Avalara, Bill.

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