HyperVerge - Financial Controller

AI First Financial Controller

About the Company:

- 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:

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.

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.

- Financial Reporting & Taxation - Manage preparation and review of MIS - 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.

- 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.