Manager - Finance Controller

Job Description:

Location - Pune

Role Overview :

The Finance Controller will lead the organisations financial reporting, accounting operations, regulatory compliance, and internal control frameworks. The role requires a highly experienced Chartered Accountant with deep expertise in NBFC finance, Ind-AS reporting, taxation, and financial governance. This position is ideal for someone with strong leadership capabilities, a rigorous approach to financial accuracy, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced fintech environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Reporting & Compliance

- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.

- Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with Ind-AS, IFRS, and applicable GAAP.

- Ensure timely statutory filings, regulatory submissions, and reporting aligned with NBFC/fintech guidelines.

- Oversee audit coordination (internal & external) and ensure audit readiness across functions.

- Manage compliance with direct tax, indirect tax, GST, TDS, and other statutory requirements.

2. Accounting Operations & Internal Controls

- Own the general ledger, accounting policies, chart of accounts, and accounting hygiene.

- Implement strong internal controls, SOPs, risk management protocols, and documentation standards.

- Oversee revenue recognition, payables, receivables, reconciliations, and treasury accounting.

- Ensure disciplined financial governance and adherence to accounting standards.

3. Regulatory & Fintech Governance

- Drive regulatory reporting required for lending, payments, digital credit, and NBFC operations.

- Support compliance needs of financial partners, regulators, rating agencies, and lenders.

- Monitor and implement updates related to RBI and fintech regulatory norms.

4. Systems, Automation & Data Accuracy

- Lead ERP and financial system optimisation initiatives.

- Drive automation across financial processes, reconciliation tools, and reporting dashboards.

- Ensure accurate data flow between product, engineering, and finance systems.

- Strengthen financial MIS, analytics, and process improvements.

5. Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Partner with Operations, Risk, Legal, Product, Treasury, and Business teams to support data driven decisions.

- Provide financial insights on product launches, partnerships, and business strategy.

- Represent the finance function effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements-:

Must-Have Qualifications & Experience

- Chartered Accountant (CA) Mandatory

- 12-15 years of post-qualification experience in finance controllership role.

- Strong experience within NBFCs (preferably AUM 7,00010,000 Cr) or fintech.

- Proven expertise in financial reporting, Ind-AS, taxation, and audit management.

- Hands-on experience in accounts payable/ receivable, revenue recognition, and taxation.

- Prior experience managing large finance teams (1520 members).

- Background in service-oriented or lending businesses preferred.

Skills & Attributes

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and governance mindset.

- Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and financial discipline.

- Proficiency in ERP (oracle fusion) systems, financial automation tools, and MS Office.

- Mature communication, leadership presence, and stakeholder management.