Director – Finance Controller
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13 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Role Overview
The Director Finance Controller will be a senior finance leader responsible for ensuring financial integrity governance compliance and operational excellence across accounting reporting taxation audit and internal controls. Reporting directly to the CFO this role will partner closely with business leaders to enable scale support strategic decision-making and ensure the company is audit-ready and compliant across jurisdictions.
This is a critical role for building a world-class controllership function that supports growth operational rigor and long-term value creation.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Controllership & Reporting
Lead and oversee day-to-day financial operations ensuring accuracy compliance and timely reporting.
Own end-to-end financial accounting close and reporting processes (monthly quarterly annual).
Ensure accurate timely Ind-AS compliant financial statements.
Lead consolidation and reporting across entities geographies and business units.
Partner with the CFO on Board Audit Committee and investor reporting.
Governance Controls & Compliance
Design implement and continuously strengthen internal controls and financial governance frameworks.
Ensure compliance with statutory regulatory and tax requirements (India and international as applicable).
Collaborate closely with auditors both internal and external audits interactions with Big 4 and handle audit planning coordination and closure.
Manage cash flow investment portfolios and foreign exchange risks.
Own SOX / ICFR readiness where applicable.
Taxation & Statutory Matters
Oversee direct and indirect taxation (GST TDS FEMA corporate tax transfer pricing etc.).
Manage statutory filings assessments and interactions with tax authorities.
Partner with external advisors on complex tax structuring and cross-border matters.
Business Partnership & Strategic Support
Act as a trusted finance partner to senior business leaders enabling informed decision-making.
Monitor financial performance budget variance and key metrics to ensure financial discipline across teams.
Support M&A due diligence integrations and financial restructuring initiatives.
Provide financial insights on cost optimization working capital and cash flow management.
Monitor financial performance budget variance and key metrics to ensure financial discipline across teams.
Systems Process & Scale
Drive automation system improvements and adoption of scalable finance tools (ERP close automation reporting).
Standardize processes to support rapid growth while maintaining control and accuracy.
Lead finance transformation initiatives in partnership with the CFO.
People Leadership
Build mentor and lead a high-performing controllership team.
Establish clear roles accountability and succession plans within the finance function.
Foster a culture of ownership rigor and continuous improvement.
Key Stakeholders
CFO and Finance Leadership Team
CEO and Executive Leadership
Audit Committee & Board
External Auditors Tax Advisors Banks and Regulators
Business Unit Heads and Operations Leaders
Qualifications & Experience
Required
Chartered Accountant (CA) / CPA / equivalent qualification.
15 years of progressive experience in finance controllership accounting and compliance roles.
Prior experience at a Director / Senior Manager level in a scaled organization (Tech SaaS FinTech Enterprise preferred).
Strong expertise in Ind-AS / IFRS (as applicable).
Proven experience managing audits controls and complex statutory requirements.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems (NetSuiteMicrosoft Dynamics Business Central Oracle or similar).
Preferred
Experience in high-growth IPO-ready or PE/VC-backed environments.
Exposure to multi-entity multi-geography operations.
Prior Big 4 background (audit or advisory).
Experience supporting M&A or corporate restructuring.
Leadership Competencies
High integrity and strong financial judgment
Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset
Executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders
Strong people leadership and talent development capability
Ability to operate in ambiguity and fast-growing environments
Success Metrics (Indicative)
Timeliness and accuracy of financial close and reporting
Audit outcomes and control effectiveness
Compliance posture and risk mitigation
Scalability and efficiency of finance operations
Strength and engagement of controllership team
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- GAAP
- QuickBooks
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- IFRS
- Sage
- Regulatory Reporting
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Budgeting
- ERP Systems
- Financial Management
