Toast creates technology to help restaurants and local businesses succeed in a digital world, helping business owners operate, increase sales, engage customers, and keep employees happy.

A day in the life (Responsibilities) 

Job Title
Accounting Manager – India Entity Accounting

Location: Chennai (Hybrid)

About Toast
Toast is building the restaurant platform of the future. We empower restaurants of
all sizes to thrive by providing a comprehensive technology platform that
integrates point of sale, payments, payroll, supply chain, and more. At Toast, we
embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion and believe that our differences make us
stronger.

About This Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Accounting Manager to support and manage
entity-level accounting for Toast’s India operations. This role will be responsible for
ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with local statutory
requirements, and timely close processes, while managing and developing a team
of accountants.
You will collaborate closely with global accounting, tax, payroll, and FP&A teams,
as well as external auditors and advisors, to support a growing and dynamic
business in India.
What You’ll Do
 Manage end-to-end accounting activities for Toast’s India entities, including
monthly, quarterly, and annual close
 Ensure accurate preparation of financial statements in compliance with
Ind AS, local statutory requirements, and Toast accounting policies
 Own balance sheet integrity, including reconciliations, accruals, prepaids,
fixed assets, and intercompany transactions
 Act as the primary point of contact for statutory audits, tax audits, and
regulatory filings Partner with global accounting teams to ensure alignment on accounting
policies, processes, and controls
 Support internal controls and SOX compliance, including documentation,
testing, and remediation
 Collaborate cross-functionally with tax, payroll, legal, and FP&A teams to
support accurate reporting and business needs
 Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency,
accuracy, and scalability
 Manage, mentor, and develop a team (currently a 3 member team)
 Support ad hoc accounting projects, system enhancements, and cross-
functional initiatives

What You’ll Need
 Master’s degree in Commerce (M.Com) or equivalent; Semi-qualified or
Qualified CA preferred, Managing experience is mandate. 

Overall 12+ years of experience is mandate

 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on
entity-level accounting. 
 Strong working knowledge of Ind AS and Indian statutory and regulatory
requirements
 Prior experience managing or leading a small accounting team
 Experience with month-end close, audits, and financial reporting
 Solid understanding of internal controls and compliance frameworks
 Strong communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally
 Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
 Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and strong Excel skills

Nice to Have
 Experience working in a multinational or high-growth technology
company

Exposure to SOX-compliant or US-listed organizations
 Experience supporting global accounting operations and intercompany
accounting
Our Commitment to You
Toast is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are
committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re
excited about this role but don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to
apply — we believe in learning, growth, and potential.

What you'll need to thrive (Requirements)

 

AI at Toast

At Toast, one of our company values is that we're hungry to build and learn. We believe learning new AI tools empowers us to build for our customers faster, more independently, and with higher quality. We provide these tools across all disciplines, from Engineering and Product to Sales and Support, and are inspired by how our Toasters are already driving real value with them. The people who thrive here are those who embrace changes that let us build more for our customers; it’s a core part of our culture.

Our Total Rewards Philosophy

We strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits programs that help to attract, retain, and motivate the best and brightest people in our industry. Our total rewards package goes beyond great earnings potential and provides the means to a healthy lifestyle with the flexibility to meet Toasters’ changing needs. Learn more about our benefits at https://careers.toasttab.com/toast-benefits.