Financial Controller

Company Overview

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Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to oversee the accounting, controllership, compliance, and reporting functions within the organization. The role involves managing the monthly close process, strengthening internal controls, and providing leadership with accurate, decision-ready financial data to support scaling across multiple business units.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring books are accurate, timely, and audit-ready.
• Prepare financial statements and Management Information Systems (MIS) as per Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS); conduct variance analysis against Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and prior periods.
• Manage statutory, internal, and tax audits as the primary Single Point of Contact (SPOC); ensure audits are completed efficiently and on time.
• Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, Companies Act, and other regulatory filings.
• Establish and enforce internal controls, accounting policies, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); strengthen the overall control environment.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), treasury, payroll, and fixed-asset accounting; promote disciplined working capital management.
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and fund flow across business units.
• Partner with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team on budgeting, forecasting, and cost-center reporting.
• Own the ERP/finance systems stack, driving automation and ensuring data integrity.
• Lead, mentor, and build the accounting team to foster a high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification (mandatory).
• 10+ years of experience in controllership or accounting, preferably with exposure to growth-stage companies or manufacturing.
• Strong command of Ind AS, direct and indirect taxation, and Companies Act compliance.
• Proven experience in independent audit management and closing books within strict timelines.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as Tally, Zoho, NetSuite, SAP.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Expertise in internal controls, process design, and team leadership.
• Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in scaling organizations or manufacturing sectors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Knowledge of automation tools and data management best practices.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in controllership, accounting, or finance roles.
• Prior experience managing audits and compliance independently.
• Exposure to ERP systems and financial systems automation.

Environment

• The role is based in Bengaluru.
• The work environment involves collaborative team leadership and cross-functional partnership.
• The position may require working in a fast-paced, dynamic setting with tight deadlines.

Salary

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GrowthOpportunities

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Benefits

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