Director

Company Overview

DoubleEntry is a tech-enabled finance and accounting firm dedicated to serving growth-stage companies, funded startups, and established businesses across India and the US. Our services encompass Finance Operations (including AI-assisted bookkeeping and Virtual CFO), Technical Accounting Advisory, IPO Readiness, Finance Transformation & Automation, as well as US accounting, payroll, and tax. With a workforce of over 60 professionals primarily based in Hyderabad, we are now expanding into the Bangalore market.

Job Summary

The Director position is a pivotal role focused on market ownership and business development in Bangalore. This role is not about managing an existing office; rather, it involves opening the market, developing a book of business, hiring a talented team, and serving as the face of DoubleEntry in the city. You will have direct reporting to the Partner and hold significant responsibility for the region's growth and P&L.

Responsibilities

• Market Ownership & Business Development: Own the Bangalore go-to-market strategy, pipeline, and revenue.
• Relationship Building: Develop and maintain relationships with founders, CFOs, finance leaders, Private Equity (PE) and Venture Capital (VC) funds, and their portfolio companies.
• Engagement Management: Scope, shape, and close high-value engagements across the full service portfolio, leading complex pursuits personally.
• Market Presence: Represent DoubleEntry at local events, enhancing the firm's visibility and credibility within the region.
• Strategic Collaboration: Collaborate with the Partner to develop regional strategies, pricing policies, and target sectors.
• Operational Oversight: Set up and oversee deliveries for clients in Bangalore, leveraging resources from the Hyderabad office.

Qualifications

• Educational Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) with 10+ years post-qualification experience.
• Experience: Significant background in senior controllership, CFO/finance leadership, advisory, or practice leadership roles.
• Network Building: Proven ability to build relationships with CFOs, founders, and investors.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong instincts for identifying, scoping, pricing, and closing business opportunities.
• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of Indian accounting standards, and exposure to US GAAP, IPO readiness, or transformation work is a key advantage.
• Builder’s Mindset: Comfortable with ambiguity, driven by ownership, and embraces AI-driven solutions in service delivery.
• Professional Presence: Capable of being the firm’s senior representative in a new market.

Preferred Skills

• Strong understanding of finance and accounting principles, regulatory frameworks, and startup ecosystem dynamics.
• Experience in growth strategy and operational management within finance services.

Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in finance leadership or accounting roles, especially in a client-facing capacity.

Environment

The position is based in Bangalore, with potential travel required for client engagements and networking. The role may involve a combination of in-office and remote work settings, fostering flexibility while ensuring operational effectiveness.

Salary

Salary details are currently not specified.

Growth Opportunities

Opportunities for career advancement within the company include potential progression to a Partner level as the Bangalore office grows and matures, alongside the opportunity to shape and influence the regional strategy significantly.

Benefits

Details on benefits offered by the company are not specified.