Description:

Job Title: Associate Director Finance & Accounting

Experience: 47 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Startup / Technology / Services

Role Summary

The Associate Director Finance & Accounting will own and lead the end-to-end finance function, ensuring strong financial governance, operational efficiency, and strategic financial planning. This high-impact role combines hands-on accounting ownership with FinOps, revenue assurance, and strategic partnership to support business growth and investor confidence.

Key Responsibilities

- Own and manage end-to-end accounting operations using cloud-based accounting systems such as Zoho Books

- Ensure accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions in compliance with accounting standards

- Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow

- Lead FinOps initiatives to optimize financial processes, automation, and operational workflows

- Manage treasury functions including cash flow planning, working capital, and banking relationships

- Implement and enforce internal controls and expense management policies

- Own the revenue cycle including billing, collections, reconciliation, and revenue recognition

- Partner with business teams to identify revenue optimization and pricing improvement opportunities

- Prepare investor reports, dashboards, and financial metrics for board and stakeholder reviews

- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning to support strategic decision-making

- Provide data-driven insights to leadership on growth, scalability, and capital allocation

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

- Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting and close cycles

- Cash flow stability and working capital optimization

- Effectiveness of FinOps initiatives and cost optimization outcomes

- Revenue recognition accuracy and reduction of revenue leakage

- Compliance with accounting standards and internal controls

- Quality and timeliness of investor and board reporting

- Forecast accuracy and alignment with business targets

Required Skill Sets

- Strong technical accounting knowledge including Ind AS, IFRS, or GAAP

- Hands-on experience with Zoho Books or similar cloud-based accounting/ERP systems

- Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

- FinOps and operational finance mindset with process improvement capabilities

- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills

- Ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

- High ownership, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability

Qualifications

- CA, CPA, or MBA (Finance) preferred

- Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

- 4 - 7 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or operations roles

- Prior experience in startup or high-growth environments is an advantage