Accounting Manager / India Accounting Lead Full Time NEW

About HEN Technologies

HEN Technologies is a deep-tech company building the world’s first end-to-end intelligent fire suppression ecosystem, powered by AI, IoT, and advanced fluid dynamics. The company’s mission is to modernize how the world prevents and responds to fires by replacing outdated, manual systems with connected, data-driven technology that is more water-efficient and intelligently coordinated across every layer of the fireground. Backed by funding from venture capital investors, HEN Technologies is proving that the future of fire defense is intelligent, connected, and preventative. More than a hardware company, HEN Technologies is building the digital backbone for global fire defense—unlocking real-time data, AI-driven insights, and system-wide coordination that will define the next generation of emergency response.

About the Role

We’re hiring an Accounting Manager / India Accounting Lead to be our first accounting leader in India and help build and scale our global accounting function. This is a hands-on role with significant ownership, where you’ll initially partner with our U.S. team and outsourced providers and, over time, build and lead an in-house team.

This is a rare opportunity to build a global accounting function from the ground up, with a clear path for the role to evolve into a Controller position as the company scales. You will work closely with U.S. leadership and play a key role in shaping the company’s financial infrastructure as we grow.

What You’ll Do

• Support and gradually take ownership of key technical accounting areas (equity, stock-based compensation, intangibles, etc.) in partnership with the U.S. team.
• Partner with the outsourced accounting team to execute and improve day-to-day processes (AP, AR, GL), including close, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Design and implement scalable accounting systems, controls, and processes.
• Play a key role in running the monthly close process, ensuring speed, accuracy, and clear insights.
• Contribute to technical accounting analysis and documentation for complex accounting areas.
• Build and scale an in-house accounting team, transitioning responsibilities from outsourced providers over time and establishing a strong local foundation.
• Partner cross-functionally with sales, engineering, and other teams to support US GAAP-compliant financial reporting and deliver actionable business insights.
• Maintain strong internal controls and documentation in systems of record to support audits and tax preparation.
• Support financial reporting for banking compliance, fundraising, and investor needs.

Qualifications

• CA certification (required), with a strong foundation in controls and audit.
• Exposure to US GAAP or experience working with multinational companies preferred.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 6–10 years of total experience, including 2–4 years in Big 4 or national public accounting (audit or assurance).
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, or similar) preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to turn accounting data into actionable insight.
• Experience within manufacturing, hardware, or start-up environments is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, comfort working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment, and flexibility for calls across time zones (e.g. U.S.) as needed.

Why Join Us

• Build the financial foundation of a category-defining company.
• Work with cutting-edge technology and a mission-driven team.
• Significant ownership and impact as an early member of the finance organization.
• Competitive salary + equity participation.