Financial Controller - Online/IT - CA/CPA

We are scouting for a "Financial Controller" for one of our MNC clients (founded in 2001 and is headquartered in California) based out of Pune, India. The centre in Pune is being setup with the intention to infuse innovation capability across the organization.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Financial Controller is responsible for the completion of accurate and timely monthly financial close including accounting, tax, and government compliance for the India entity. The Financial Controller with interact with legal counsel, insurance, tax consultants, auditors, payroll providers, and banks to effectively control the assets of the business and to provide business support. The Financial Controller reports to the Sr. Director and Assistant Controller.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

- Minimum of a Bachelors degree and a Certified Accountant certification (CPA or equivalent)

- 8-12 years of progressively responsible experience including a mixture of Big 4 and industry experience

- Expertise in payroll processing and tax compliance in India

- Strong understanding of US GAAP and Indian GAAP

- Strong Excel and NetSuite skills a plus

- Experience with evaluating the design and testing the operating effectiveness of controls in a SOX environment

- Highly motivated self-starter with proven ability to lead teams

- Strong communication skills, including the ability to articulate financial results, accounting policies and procedures in layman's terms

- Strong track record of recruiting and training an effective team

- Thrives in a fast paced and dynamic environment, adapts easily to change

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - 

- Build, manage, and develop a robust and scalable accounting organization to manage the operational accounting requirements for India operations.

- Responsible for completion of accurate and timely monthly financial close for India encompassing general ledger accounting, balance sheet account reconciliations, payroll, accounts payable, and tax compliance

- Responsible for cash management and forecasting for India operations.

- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and India GAAP

- Establish, maintain, and enforce Company accounting policies, procedures and internal controls

- Proactively monitor and operate a robust internal control environment in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley.

- Work closely with the Sr. Director and Assistant Controller and interface with local management to provide technical, operational and other support.

- Prepare budget for the India entity and monitor actual financial performances

- Manage a small team handling payroll and accounts payable

- Responsible for all tax and legal compliance and reporting for the entity

- Manage internal and external audits when they occur

- All other duties as assigned