Financial Controller

Varaha is a global leading climate tech venture focused on carbon removal solutions such as - regenerative agriculture afforestation biochar and enhanced rock weathering - that support smallholder land just the third year of operation we are removing and avoiding more than 1 million tons of CO2 and distributing the majority of the revenues to more than 100000 smallholder land stewards in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Backed by leading global investors our founding and management team comes with a stellar track record of successfully scaling projects and products to millions of smallholder land stewards at leading Agriculture and tech businesses.

Location: Gurgaon Haryana

Role Overview : We are looking for a highly skilled Finance Controller to manage Varahas finance and accounting functions. The FC will ensure robust financial management regulatory compliance and strategic financial planning playing a critical role in supporting our growth and mission to drive climate-positive impact at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the finance and accounting functions including budgeting forecasting financial reporting and internal controls.

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards.

• Monitor cash flow manage working capital and optimize financial performance.

• Implement and maintain internal controls policies and procedures to safeguard company assets.

• Lead audits liaise with external auditors and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

• Provide financial insights and strategic recommendations to support business planning and decision-making.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to monitor project economics and financial viability of climate initiatives.

• Drive process improvements automation and best practices in finance operations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) CPA or equivalent professional qualification.

• 712 years of progressive finance experience preferably in startups climate tech or impact-driven organizations.

• Strong understanding of finance accounting budgeting tax compliance and corporate governance.

• Experience with international projects multi-currency accounting and donor/funder reporting is a plus.

• Proficiency in financial systems and ERP tools.

• Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills.

What we offer

• A strategic leadership role in one of the fastest-growing global climate-tech ventures.

• Competitive executive compensation ESOPs and comprehensive benefits.

• Opportunity to shape a people-first organization driving measurable climate and social impact.

• Culture of collaboration innovation and purpose.

• Access to global learning professional development and leadership growth opportunities.

Required Skills:

finance financial audit statutory compliance contract structuring financial reporting financial analysis