Director - Finance & Accounting - Software Product Firm

Director Finance & Accounting

We are seeking a seasoned Director Finance & Accounting to lead the finance function for the Indian GCC of our client, a US based Software Product company.

This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role involving FP&A, controllership, compliance, and financial governance.

Youll be a critical partner to global finance and local leadership, ensuring alignment between strategic objectives and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities:

- Drive long-term financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.

- Align financial strategy with global and local business objectives.

- Deliver actionable financial insights to support leadership decisions.

- Ensure compliance with Indian and global accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP).

- Lead statutory audits, regulatory filings, and corporate secretarial activities.

- Manage tax (direct/indirect), transfer pricing, and regulatory assessments.

- Own annual plans, rolling forecasts, and variance analysis.

- Lead financial efficiency and cost optimization initiatives.

- Track and report key financial KPIs.

- Oversee cash flow forecasting and fund management.

- Build effective banking and treasury relationships.

- Implement working capital management best practices.

- Lead and mentor a growing finance team.

- Build scalable processes supporting global finance functions.

- Promote a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.

- Act as the finance bridge between India GCC, global HQ, and external partners.

- Work across time zones and cultures in a virtual, matrixed setup.

Qualifications

- CA, CPA, MBA (Finance), or equivalent.

- 15+ years of progressive experience, with 5+ years in a leadership role in a tech-driven

environment.

- Deep understanding of Indian statutory and tax regulations.

- Strategic thinker with execution agility.

- Strong business acumen and commercial mindset.

- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

- High integrity and problem-solving ability.

- Experience working with global teams and cross-cultural environments.