Director – Finance & Controller

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Director of Finance & Operations in India to oversee both India and US Finance and operations functions . This role will lead financial planning, external accounting management, resource utilization analysis, vendor management, and operational coordination. The individual will manage the existing FP&A and Operations team.

Location: Bangalore (with Coordination Across India & US Operations)

Key Responsibilities:

US Finance & Accounting:

• Oversee bookkeeping and financial records , coordinating with an external US accounting firm.
• Oversee invoicing, accounts receivable, and approval coordination for US vendor invoices .
• Manage bank account monitoring, cash flow analysis, and vendor payments .
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning & analysis (FP&A) .
• Manage financial reports and US tax coordination (income tax, estimated tax payments, 1099s, 409A valuations, etc.).

India Finance and Operations:

• Supervise and support the India FP&A and Operations team in financial planning, reporting, and analysis including the following:
• Oversee external accounting and bookkeeping firms in India.
• Coordinate resource management for the India team via analysis of time sheets, actual vs. expected resource utilization, and future demand .
• Conduct project profitability analysis and compare.
• Coordinate invoice approvals .
• Collaborate with India HR to oversee benefits administration

Strategic & Growth Initiatives:

• Provide Review/approval of pricing strategy/price sheet and client-specific pricing
• Provide financial insights and reporting to leadership to drive strategic decision-making.
• Support external fundraising and exit strategy initiatives , as needed, providing financial analysis and documentation support.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial and operational efficiency.

US HR & Payroll Coordination:

• Oversee payroll processing in coordination with US HR representative and external payroll administrator.
• Oversee benefits administration and onboarding/offboarding processes in coordination with US HR representative.

Operations & Administration:

• Manage insurance renewals and compliance (Workers Comp, General Liability, Cyber/Professional Liability for US; relevant insurance for India).
• Oversee IT procurement, vendor management, and office management support for India and US teams .

Legal & Compliance Support:

• Independently review and manage customer and vendor contracts, coordinating external counsel review as needed.
• Support corporate filings, board documentation, and compliance reporting.
• Assist in US and India regulatory compliance and audits as needed.

Qualifications:

• 15-18 years of experience in finance, accounting, and operations within a multinational or tech-focused organization.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A .
• Experience managing external accounting/bookkeeping firms .
• Familiarity with resource management, project profitability analysis, and vendor coordination .
• Experience working with US finance operations is a strong advantage.
• Ability to lead and mentor finance team members in India .
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills .
• Ability to take accountability and work independently with minimal guidance.
• Prior experience in at a growth company and in the software or professional services industry, is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Stock options (for eligible candidates).
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits .
• Opportunities for professional development , including workshops, training sessions, and tech talks.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment , fostering innovation and growth.