Lead - Finance & Accounts - IT

JD:

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Management:

- Drive financial planning and strategy for India and US entities, aligned with global business goals.

- Advise leadership on profitability, pricing, project costing, and expansion plans.

- Ensure adherence to financial regulations in both India and the US.

Financial Planning & Reporting:

- Oversee preparation of budgets, forecasts, and MIS reports across both geographies.

- Consolidate financial statements (India & US) and ensure timely reporting to management.

- Ensure compliance with Ind-AS/Indian GAAP, US GAAP, and IFRS (if applicable).

- Track and report KPIs (margins, cash flow, receivables, utilization).

Accounting & Compliance:

- Supervise end-to-end accounting, taxation, and audits for India & US operations.

Ensure compliance with:

- India: GST, Income Tax, TDS, Companies Act, FEMA, SEZ/STPI regulations.

- US: Federal & State tax filings, US GAAP, 401(k), payroll compliance, SOX (if applicable).

- Manage transfer pricing, inter-company transactions, and cross-border fund movements.

- Coordinate with internal/external auditors in both geographies.

Treasury & Cash Flow Management:

- Manage working capital, forex, and inter-company fund flows.

- Build banking relationships in India and the US.

- Monitor global cash flow to ensure operational liquidity and cost efficiency.

Leadership & Team Management:

- Lead finance & accounts teams across India and coordinate with US counterparts/outsourced partners.

- Drive automation and ERP implementation for seamless global reporting.

- Mentor team members and instill financial discipline across the organization.

Key Requirements:

- Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) / CPA / MBA (Finance). Dual qualifications (CA + CPA) preferred.

- Experience: 17+ years of experience, with at least 10+ years in a leadership role managing India + US finance and accounts.

Strong expertise in:

- Indian GAAP, Ind-AS, GST, Income Tax, FEMA.

- US GAAP, Federal & State taxation, payroll compliance.

- Transfer pricing & cross-border taxation.

- Experience in handling multi-currency transactions, global client billing, and revenue recognition (ASC 606/IFRS 15).

- Proven ability to liaise with auditors, tax advisors, bankers, and regulatory authorities in both countries.

- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Preferred Attributes

- Experience in IT/ITES/technology services sector.

- Exposure to M&A, fundraising, investor relations, and global expansion.

- Familiarity with ERP/financial systems.

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global service environment.