Financial Controller

We are looking for a Financial Controller to lead our controllership, compliance, and taxation functions. This role is critical to ensuring strong financial governance, accurate reporting, and full statutory compliance for a rapidly scaling SaaS business. You will work closely with leadership and external stakeholders to uphold high standards of financial integrity while enabling business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Controllership & Compliance:

- Own end-to-end controllership, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with Indian Accounting Standards, Companies Act, and relevant global accounting standards.

- Guide team on statutory, tax, and internal audits; ensure zero non-compliances.

- Oversee direct and indirect taxation, including GST, TDS, corporate tax, transfer pricing, and global taxation (where applicable).

- Ensure adherence to regulatory and legal requirements, including RBI, FEMA, and MCA filings.

- Drive and set up strong internal financial controls and risk management frameworks.

2. Systems & Technology Ownership:

- Implement and optimize ERP/accounting systems, billing tools, and reporting automation to enable real-time visibility.

- Drive adoption of finance digitization (e-invoicing, automated reconciliations, workflow approvals).

- Ensure system integrations between finance, CRM, HRMS and operations

3. Financial Reporting & Taxation:

- Manage preparation and review of MIS i.e financial statements, board presentations, and management reports.

- Ensure readiness for diligence (fundraise, M&A, audit).

- Partner with CFO/Head of Finance to support governance and information rights obligations.

- Lead monthly, quarterly and annual book closing in accordance with the applicable regulatory standards, while guiding team on coordination with auditors and cross-functional stakeholders.

- Publishing consolidated financial statements by 5th working day of the month

- Develop tax-efficient structures for the organization, ensuring optimal compliance and planning.

- Stay updated on tax and regulatory changes, proactively implementing measures to minimize risks.

- Work with external advisors on cross-border taxation, withholding tax, and DTAA benefits.

- Ensure efficient repatriation structures, intercompany settlements, and transfer pricing compliance.

4. Team Leadership & Process Excellence:

- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing finance team.

- Build scalable processes and systems to support a fast-growing SaaS organization.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (legal, HR, business, operations) to ensure finance supports strategic initiatives.

- Drive automation and digitization in compliance and reporting processes.

5. Business Partnering:

- Act as the finance custodian for leadership by providing insights on compliance and risk exposures.

- Partner with business and operations teams to balance growth with compliance and governance.

6. Working Capital & AR/AP:

- Provide strategic oversight on Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable ensuring efficiency and working capital optimization.

- Monitor billing cycles, vendor payments, and cash flow planning.

- Implement robust credit policies to minimize risks while enabling growth.

- Guide the Revenue Assurance and billing team for month closure.

- DSO < 80 days

- Manage multi-currency banking, FX hedging, and cash pooling across geographies.

Requirements:

- Chartered Accountant (CA), first or second attempt preferred.

- 7-10 years of post-qualification experience with strong focus on controllership, compliance, and taxation.

- Experience in SaaS or technology-driven industries is highly preferred.

- Proven track record of managing audits, statutory compliance, and cross-border taxation.

- Prior experience leading and developing finance teams.

- Strong knowledge of AS, Ind AS, Companies Act, and regulatory frameworks (FEMA, RBI, MCA, etc.).

- High attention to detail, integrity, and ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:

- Opportunity to lead finance controllership for a high-growth SaaS business.

- Exposure to global compliance frameworks and cross-border operations.

- Collaborative culture with ownership and accountability.

- Competitive compensation and benefits.