Global Controller

Job Description Locations: Hyderabad (India)

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Global Controller Vision

- Global Controller leads end-to-end financial governance for a multi-country business spanning Oracle product development, cloud delivery, subscription models, and consulting services.

- The role requires deep expertise in revenue recognition, multi-entity consolidation, international tax structures, and global financial operations.

Key Responsibilities (Elaborated) :

- Strategic Financial Leadership - Spearheaded the financial vision and long-term strategic roadmap for the organization, ensuring seamless alignment with global growth objectives and expansion plans across India, USA, and Costa Rica.

- Designed advanced financial models, multi-year forecasts, and scenario simulations that supported leadership decisions relating to new markets, product diversification, pricing strategies, and operational scale.

- Served as a strategic advisor to the CEO by providing insights on business restructuring, margin enhancement, investment viability, and capital allocation.

This partnership enabled informed decision-making at the enterprise level.

Global Financial Reporting, Accounting & Governance :

- Directed the complete lifecycle of global financial reporting, ensuring accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across all geographies and adherence to US GAAP, local statutory laws, and cross-country compliance frameworks.

- Built strong financial governance mechanisms including internal controls, audit frameworks, accounting policies, and robust documentation standards.

- Led statutory audits, internal audits, and SOX compliance initiatives, ensuring no major observations and maintaining 100% audit readiness.

- Introduced standardized accounting practices, reporting templates, and global SOPs, ensuring uniformity in financial operations across all business units.

Mergers, Acquisitions & Strategic Investments - Led M&A strategy end-to-end, including financial due diligence, risk assessment, valuation modelling, synergy evaluation, and acquisition viability analysis.

- Built advanced valuation models using DCF, comparable analysis, and industry benchmarks to guide leadership in evaluating acquisition attractiveness.

- Collaborated cross-functionally with HR, legal, engineering, and operations to assess cultural alignment, integration readiness, and potential risk exposures.

- Oversaw post-acquisition financial integration by transitioning acquired entities into unified systems, controls, and reporting structures.

Compliance, Taxation, Payroll & Regulatory Oversight - Ensured accurate and timely payroll processing and statutory compliance across India, the USA, and Costa Rica, aligning with local laws and global standards.

- Directed global taxation operations including GST, TDS, US federal/state tax filings, sales tax regulations, and Costa Rican statutory submissions.

- Enabled compliant revenue recognition across product, service, and subscription models while ensuring alignment with ASC 606, IFRS, and GAAP.

- Built strong risk management controls and compliance audits to minimize regulatory exposure and strengthen financial integrity.

Budgeting, Forecasting, Performance Analysis & Cost Optimization - Led the annual operating plan (AOP) and budgeting cycles, facilitating targeted planning and effective allocation of resources across departments.

- Conducted in-depth variance analysis, revenue projections, profitability studies, and operational efficiency reviews, helping leadership make data-driven choices.

- Identified and implemented cost optimization initiatives across procurement, technology, staffing, and delivery-significantly improving margins and EBITDA.

- Built organization-wide performance dashboards and KPIs for better tracking of productivity, efficiency, and overall financial health.

Treasury, Cash Flow, Capital Management & Banking Relationships - Managed treasury operations including cash flow planning, liquidity management, global fund movement, capital structuring, and multi-currency exposure.

- Developed and maintained strong banking relationships, negotiated credit lines, and structured debt instruments to support expansion plans.

- Designed cash forecasting frameworks that improved fund utilization, ensured healthy working capital, and reduced financial volatility.

- Oversaw strategic investments, fund allocation, and treasury governance for long- term financial stability.

Global Finance Team Leadership:

- Led multi-country finance teams by setting KPIs, establishing accountability frameworks, and fostering a disciplined, high-performance culture.

- Facilitated seamless collaboration between India, USA, and Costa Rica teams through shared systems, workflows, and standardized processes.

- Conducted capability enhancement programs, performance reviews, and leadership development initiatives to build future-ready financial talent.

- Aligned roles, reporting structures, and operating norms across all locations for operational consistency and improved decision-making.

Digital Transformation, ERP, BI & Automation :

- Led digital transformation initiatives by implementing ERP platforms, BI dashboards, automated workflows, and robotics-driven process improvements.

- Introduced AI-driven forecasting, predictive analytics, and real-time visibility dashboards to improve financial planning and accelerate reporting accuracy.

- Integrated financial systems across newly acquired entities to ensure unified reporting and compliance across global geographies.

- Championed automation-based governance, eliminating manual inefficiencies and improving data transparency and operational resilience.

Stakeholder, Leadership & Board Collaboration - Acted as the key financial partner for the CEO and leadership team on strategic decisions, financial policies, resource allocation, and business risks.

- Presented financial insights, forecast outcomes, risk assessments, and long-term projections to board members, investors, and senior stakeholders.

- Collaborated with HR, Sales, Delivery, Technology, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure financial implications are incorporated into all policy and planning activities.

- Built organizational trust through transparent communication, structured reporting, and consistent alignment with business outcomes.

Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline; MBA preferred.

- CA/CPA/CMA highly desirable.

- 12-18+ years of senior-level financial experience across multi-country operations.

- Hands-on experience with US GAAP, GST/TDS, payroll, M&A, and revenue recognition.

- Demonstrated ability to lead global finance teams and manage cross-border functions.

- Proficiency with ERP systems, financial automation, and BI platforms.

Success Indicators :

- Flawless global financial reporting with full audit readiness.

- High compliance standards with zero non-compliance events.

- Improved EBITDA, margins, and cash flow performance.

Successful execution of M&A due diligence and post-deal integration.

- Fully standardized, automated, and globally aligned financial processes