Controller for Asia Territories

Position Overview

Multi-site Controller position overseeing accounting, finance, and government compliance across India, Hong Kong, and China operations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes across all three jurisdictions
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards (US GAAP)
• Manage staff to accomplish needed intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations across the three entities
• Prepare management reports, financial analysis, and variance explanations for senior leadership
• Review on an ongoing basis, implement and maintain robust internal controls and accounting policies across all locations

Regulatory Compliance & Statutory Requirements

• Ensure full compliance with India Companies Act, GST regulations, and Income Tax requirements
• Oversee compliance with Hong Kong Companies Ordinance, IRD tax filings, and statutory audit requirements
• Manage compliance with China corporate tax laws, VAT regulations, and SAFE foreign exchange controls
• Coordinate statutory audits with external auditors in all three jurisdictions
• Maintain corporate registrations, annual filings, and board resolutions as required by local regulations

Tax Planning & Management

• Support the Group CFO to develop and implement tax-efficient structures for cross-border transactions and fund flows
• Oversee transfer pricing documentation and ensure arm's length compliance
• Manage corporate income tax, withholding tax, and indirect tax obligations across all Asian entities
• Liaise with tax advisors and authorities in India, Hong Kong, and China
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impact on business operations

Treasury & Cash Management

• Oversee cash flow forecasting and working capital management across the three countries
• Manage banking relationships and optimize cash positioning across jurisdictions
• Ensure compliance with foreign exchange regulations, including FEMA (India) and SAFE (China) requirements
• Coordinate cross-border payments, repatriation of funds, and dividend distributions

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor finance teams across India, Hong Kong, and China locations
• Continuous development of people using NetSuite to become more efficient and gain more information from the system to aid in business operations
• Maintain and evaluate clear roles, responsibilities, and performance metrics for finance personnel
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across geographically dispersed teams
• Arrange for internal training on accounting standards, compliance requirements, and system processes

Systems & Process Improvement

• Drive optimization of NetSuite and financial systems across all locations
• Standardize accounting processes and chart of accounts to enable consistent reporting
• Maintain existing and develop new standard operating procedures for key financial processes, document as needed
• Identify automation opportunities to improve efficiency and control effectiveness

Business Partnership

• Serve as strategic financial advisor to senior management on business decisions
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support expansion, investment, and operational decisions
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans

Required Qualifications

Education & Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA, Chartered Accountant, MBA or advanced degree preferred
• In-depth knowledge of accounting standards applicable to all three jurisdictions

Experience

• Minimum 5-10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience
• At least 5 years in a senior accounting or finance role
• Demonstrated experience managing finance operations across multiple countries, particularly in Asia
• Prior experience with India, Hong Kong, and/or China regulatory environments
• Experience with consolidated financial reporting for multi-entity organizations preferred

Technical Skills

• High level of knowledge of USA GAAP
• Knowledge of India, Hong Kong and Chinese business practices
• Understanding of direct and indirect taxation in India, Hong Kong, and China
• Proficiency with ERP systems, specifically NetSuite preferred
• Advanced Excel skills and financial modeling capabilities
• Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools

Language & Cultural Competency

• English fluency required for all business communication
• Proficiency in Hindi, Mandarin, or Cantonese desirable
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively across diverse teams
• Understanding of business practices and relationship dynamics in Asian markets

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for engagement with stakeholders at all levels
• High integrity with commitment to ethical conduct and compliance
• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity in a dynamic, multi-jurisdictional environment
• Willingness to travel between India, Hong Kong, and China
• Resilient and adaptable to changing regulatory and business requirements
• Ability to make transactional level responsibilities as necessary

Reporting Structure

Reports directly to CFO with dotted-line reporting to country general managers.