Finance Controller – End-to-End (E2E) Controllership

Company Overview

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Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Finance Controllership professional to own the end-to-end controllership function for the organization. This role requires a strong background in real estate finance and accounting, with proven ownership of financial reporting, compliance, controls, and closing processes. The ideal candidate will have handled controllership independently in a real estate developer/construction/REIT/real estate fund environment, bringing rigor, ownership, and stakeholder management skills to a CFO-1 level position.

Responsibilities

• Financial Controllership & Reporting

  • Own end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual book closure, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Prepare and review standalone and consolidated financial statements as per Ind AS / IFRS / applicable GAAP.
  • Ensure robust internal financial controls (IFC) and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across the finance function.
  • Drive management reporting, Management Information System (MIS), budget vs. actual analysis, and variance commentary for leadership and the board.

• Real Estate Specific Accounting

  • Manage project-wise costing, revenue recognition (percentage of completion / Ind AS 115), and cost capitalization specific to real estate development.
  • Oversee accounting for land acquisition, joint development agreements (JDAs), joint ventures, and Special Purpose Company/Special Purpose Vehicle (SPC/SPV) structures common in real estate.
  • Handle lease accounting (Ind AS 116), Common Area Maintenance (CAM) reconciliations, and rental income accounting for leasing/commercial portfolios, where applicable.
  • Coordinate with project, sales, and CRM teams for accurate revenue booking and customer collections tracking.

• Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with Companies Act, Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA), Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), and other real estate regulatory requirements.
  • Liaise with statutory auditors, internal auditors, and regulatory authorities for audits, assessments, and filings.
  • Ensure timely and accurate statutory filings (e.g., Registrar of Companies (ROC), RERA disclosures).

• Tax Compliance (Added Advantage)

  • Exposure to direct and indirect tax compliance – Goods and Services Tax (GST), Tax Deducted at Source (TDS), Income Tax – including return filings, assessments, and litigation support will be a strong plus.
  • Coordinate with tax consultants/advisors on tax planning, structuring, and compliance matters relevant to real estate transactions.

• Controls, Systems & Process Improvement

  • Strengthen internal controls, SOPs, and governance frameworks across the finance function.
  • Drive automation and ERP-based process improvements (SAP/Oracle/Yardi or similar real estate ERP systems preferred).
  • Support treasury, working capital management, and banking relationships as needed.

• Stakeholder Management

  • Partner with CFO and business leadership on financial strategy, forecasting, and decision support.
  • Coordinate cross-functionally with legal, project, sales, procurement, and CRM teams.
  • Manage relationships with auditors, banks, rating agencies, and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• Experience

  • 10 – 18 years of progressive experience in Finance Controllership.
  • Mandatory: Prior experience in the Real Estate sector (developer, construction, REIT, real estate private equity fund, or real estate-focused corporate).
  • Demonstrated experience owning end-to-end controllership independently (not just a reporting/MIS role).
  • Experience with tax compliance (GST/TDS/Income Tax) will be considered a strong bonus.

• Qualifications

  • Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory; CA + Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)/Company Secretary (CS)/Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Strong technical knowledge of Ind AS, revenue recognition standards relevant to real estate, and financial reporting.
• Sound understanding of RERA and the real estate regulatory landscape.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• High ownership mindset with the ability to work independently at a leadership level.
• Excellent communication skills to interface with CFO, board, auditors, and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Yardi or equivalent) and advanced Excel skills.

Experience

• 10 – 18 years of relevant experience in Finance Controllership, particularly in the real estate sector.

Environment

• Location: Bangalore, with responsibilities reported to the CFO / Group CFO.

Salary

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Growth Opportunities

• Opportunity to own controllership end-to-end at a leadership (CFO-1) level.
• Work closely with CFO and senior leadership in a high-growth real estate environment.
• Exposure to complex real estate structures (JDAs, SPVs, REITs) and strategic decision-making.

Benefits

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