Senior Specialist 2, Accounting

The Opportunity

MongoDB offers a next-generation database that empowers organizations—from pioneering startups to the world’s largest enterprises—to build powerful, data-driven applications at a fraction of the cost of traditional systems. We’re growing rapidly and are reshaping an $80B market. Join a company recognized for innovation, where you'll contribute to our dynamic and rapidly expanding global finance team.

Position Overview

In this role , you will play a critical role in overseeing the General Ledger (GL) and Month-End Close (MEC) operations across global regions. This role involves ensuring the accuracy of financial records, mitigating risk, and supporting the financial infrastructure essential to scaling the organization’s global operations and supporting strategic business growth through robust financial governance and process excellence.

We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in Gurugram for our hybrid working model.

Work Schedule: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM IST (Second Shift)

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Manage payroll-related journal entries and accruals (severance, vacation, bonuses, etc.)
• Coordinate with internal teams (AP, AR, Payroll, Treasury, Intercompany) to ensure timely financial inputs
• Support external audits by providing accurate data and documentation
• Prepare and review journal entries, cash applications, and reconciliations
• Perform balance sheet flux and income statement variance analysis for management review
• Collaborate with global stakeholders (US, EU, APAC) to maintain accuracy and process alignment
• Ensure effective communication and coordination across finance and cross-functional teams
• Implement and maintain internal controls, SOPs, and process improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and company accounting standards

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in Finance & Accounting, including 5+ years in month-end close and reporting
• Strong knowledge of AP, AR, and GL processes; experience with Oracle ERP preferred
• Proven experience managing multi-country financial operations and engaging global stakeholders
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and working knowledge of other Microsoft Office tools
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, foreign currency transactions, and FX impacts
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively

About MongoDB

MongoDB is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the database for the AI era, enabling innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB’s unified database platform—the most widely available, globally distributed database on the market—helps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloud-native platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud database and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.

With offices worldwide and nearly 60,000 customers—including 75% of the Fortune 100 and AI-native startups—relying on MongoDB for their most important applications, we’re powering the next era of software.

Our compass at MongoDB is our Leadership Commitment, guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. It’s what makes us MongoDB. 

To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world!

MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.

MongoDB is an equal opportunities employer.

Req ID - 3263283299