Duties of the Finance Controller

- Lead the Finance function from Bangalore, supported by a team out of Bangalore, India

- Take charge of accounting according to US GAAP, monthly accounts closing on timely basis and coordination on annual audit.

- Financial reporting monthly - Finance Controller is expected to work closely with the -C-Suite executives to create the appropriate reporting that helps taking- actions.

- Take responsibility for the General Ledger to be in accordance with US GAAP.

- Experience on ERPs like QuickBooks, SAGE Intacct preferred.

- Process oriented and ability to develop control frameworks, processes, and drive creation of- SOPs.

- Ensure robustness of A/P, A/R, Treasury, and payroll processes by proactively leading- changes that are required.

- Manage and lead on budgeting, variance analysis, forecasting and analysis; manage -key- financial metrics and come up with new metrics based on need; create insights and analysis- for management /leadership.

- Proficient in identifying situations that need US GAAP application and a high level of- familiarity with ASCs or other such standards codification.

- Cost management, proactive implementation of cost management measures, providing- analysis, what -if-scenarios on cost management

- Drive and collaborate on governance, board meetings

- Work with the principal holding company, as and when required including- funding and similar such other activities.

- Actively collaborate with other functions like Sales & Marketing, Customer success to- achieve revenue growth and profitability objectives

- Manage cash and treasury, Analysis and forecast of cash.

- Ability to interpret accounting transactions and come up with statements of position.

- Work with Audit firm and partners as and when required. Supporting Audit through the team- providing information and provide inputs in Audit discussions. Ability to handle and- coordinate audit related support.

- Ad hoc support, supervision as required by management.

Skills & Qualities

- Excellent communication skills, spoken & written.

- Problem solving approach to issues.

- Driven, comfortable working through ambiguity and comfortable providing- alternative points- of view.

- Attention to detail.

- Ability to foster productive interactions/ conversations with multiple stakeholders including- customers, suppliers, Auditors, bankers, service providers; participate in- negotiations where- required.

- Work with a team with healthy disagreements and ability to focus on progress. Demonstrate- flexibility and commitment while working through deadlines.

While it is given that the person should be willing to work occasionally in US time zones

- Ability to offer direction to the team in India while being cognizant of the requirements from- leadership.

Professional Qualifications/Skills

- Professional Accounting qualification like CPA/CA/CMA with 8 to10 years of post-qualification experience is preferred,

- B. Com or a similar qualification with 15 years of similar experience can be considered.

- Familiarity with the compliance environment of midsized US organizations and requirements.

- Knowledge of and experience applying US GAAP.

- Experience in QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, ZOHO or similar systems experience preferred.

- Excellent PowerPoint skills are a plus

- Resilience, ability to work through ambiguity, conversational ability, flexibility.