Job Description

We are looking to hire a highly motivated Accounting Manager for our Revenue Accounting team, reporting to the Revenue Accounting Senior Manager. You will be part of a team that is critical to the company's month end close process and SOX compliance. In this role, you will improve efficiency of close processes through automation, outsourcing, and work cross-functionally with Finance, Engineering, Cash accounting, Intercompany accounting to develop and enhance Uber's internal financial systems, take ownership in management of key process controls, and be involved in supporting major projects that impact the entire accounting organization.
We are seeking an open-minded, driven, and technically sound individual to challenge the status quo and someone who is passionate about process improvement. This role requires excellent communication, organization, and the ability to manage a team and work with cross-functional teams.
Work Schedule & Environment * US Time Zone Alignment: This role collaborates closely with our US-based teams, with primary working hours from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM IST (7:30 AM to 3:30 PM CDT)

• Month-End Flexibility: To support critical business operations, this position requires shift flexibility during the month-end financial close cycle i.e., 7:30 PM to 3:30 AM IST (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM CDT) with extended hours, if needed.

Hybrid Work Model: We offer a hybrid model that balances in-office collaboration and remote work. This role requires a minimum of three days per week (60%) in our Hyderabad office.
What You'll Do
Accounting Operations * Lead a team of Uber FTEs and GBS teams (outsourced vendor partners) to manage the monthly close process, plan and review journal entries, flux, reconciliations, and internal and external reporting

• Identify opportunities to continue improving close process and controls; set up standard processes or templates as needed
• Support with any escalation management within your scope, resolution of issues & root cause analysis as required
• Perform assigned internal controls and ensure accounting processes are in line with SOX requirements, and strengthen the change management controls
• Review new business proposals, analyze fund flows and overall financial impacts, and provide the accounting requirements and guidance to business stakeholders
• Dive into the systematic accounting flows. Learning its upstream systems and downstream implications

Projects * Collaborate with Global Business Services (outsourced vendor partners) team to automate, streamline processes, and review work product

• Manage multiple projects with tight deadlines, plan scope and work for function to achieve optimal balance, considering competing needs and limited resources
• Lead large cross-team accounting projects from planning to execution, including new product launches, onshoring, and M&A transactions, ensuring proper implementation of new processes, automation logics, or new revenue standards
• Support external audit and local statutory audit requirements
• Identify accounting automation opportunities, work with the Revenue Systems team and the FinTech team to plan and execute new automations

Basic Qualifications * Master's degree in Accounting or Finance (M.Com) / CA / CPA / MBA (Finance)

• 12+ years of relevant work experience in RTR / Accounting / Finance
• Prior experience reviewing month-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and fluxes
• Prior experience managing teams & outsourced vendor partners to deliver as per agreed goals, KPIs & other relevant metrics
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Proficiency in Vlookup, Macros, Pivots), with the ability to work on large volumes of data / datasets
• Experience with process improvement and SOX compliance

Preferred Qualifications * Experience with large-scale ERP or accounting systems (Oracle R12, Hyperion Finance Management, and BlackLine preferred)

• 5+ years of experience as a people manager, leading at least 2 or more senior accountants.
• The ability to thrive in a changing environment and be able to work with senior management to influence decision making and work independently.
• Attention to detail, critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills, combined with good business judgment
• Team player, self-starter, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal skills, and positive attitude
• Proficiency in learning and leveraging custom-built accounting tools and systems.
• Strong understanding of GAAP (ASC606) and US-based public company audit requirements
• Mix of public accounting & corporate experience preferred
• Experience with drafting business requirements and collaborating with Finance Technology / Finance Engineering teams on internal accounting systems
• Knowledge of and basic ability to read and write SQL queries

Uber's mission is to reimagine the way the world moves for the better. Here, bold ideas create real-world impact, challenges drive growth, and speed fuelds progress. What moves us, moves the world - let's move it forward, together.
Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber's cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.
*Accommodations may be available based on religious and/or medical conditions, or as required by applicable law. To request an accommodation, please reach out to .
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