Finance Controller

Hakimo is a fast-growing AI-driven physical security technology company that helps enterprises modernize surveillance and incident response through intelligent automation. The company is rapidly expanding its global customer base and is backed by leading venture capital investors.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Finance Controller to establish and lead our finance function based in Bangalore, India. This is a founding member role where you will own end-to-end financial operations, reporting, and planning.

What You'll Do :

- Own all financial processes including revenue management, vendor payments, customer invoicing, and collections management.

- Ensure timely and accurate invoice processing and payment collections (AR process).

- Build and maintain vendor relationships and payment terms (AP process).

- Develop financial forecasts, budgets, and monthly financial statements.

- Create MIS reports and financial dashboards for leadership visibility.

- Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights to drive business decisions.

- Design and establish financial processes and workflows from scratch, documenting SOPs.

- Identify bottlenecks, implement continuous process improvements, and automate routine tasks.

- Evaluate, select, and implement finance software and systems (accounting, ERP, payment platforms).

- Own the technology roadmap for finance and manage integrations with other business systems.

- Liaise with the outsourced finance team, defining roles, responsibilities, and handoffs.

- Monitor the quality of outsourced work and provide feedback for improvement.

- Ensure compliance with US accounting standards, establishing internal controls and audit procedures.

- Prepare tax filings and regulatory submissions, maintaining accurate financial records.

What We're Looking For:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA in Finance (CA strongly preferred).

- 6-8 years of hands-on finance experience in operational and strategic finance roles.

- Proven experience in SaaS startups or high-growth tech companies, ideally in scaling phases.

- Proficiency with accounting software, ERPs, and financial tools; experience with finance automation and data analytics.

- Strong understanding of financial statements, forecasting, and cash management.

- Process design and optimization skills with strong attention to detail.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

- Ability to work independently and drive cross-functional initiatives.

What We Offer:

- Be a founding member of the finance team and shape financial practices from the ground up.

- Own critical finance operations with direct visibility to leadership and the board.

- Work with a fast-growing AI company in the physical security industry with significant market potential.

- Competitive salary and benefits package.

- Opportunity to develop talent in a scaling organization.

- Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.

- Professional growth in a dynamic, high-impact role.