Duties and Responsibilities :

Strategic Leadership: Lead the India Finance team with a focus on building capabilities, fostering a culture of accountability, and aligning local operations with global finance objectives.
Financial Operations : Oversee all aspects of month-end transaction processing, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements.
Functional Oversight: Direct and supervise global accounts payable, India payroll, and India accounting and compliance activities, ensuring alignment with corporate policies, statutory requirements, and operational efficiency.
Automation & Process Improvement: Drive the design, adoption, and execution of automation initiatives that reduce manual effort, strengthen internal controls, and improve the scalability of finance operations.
Governance & Compliance: Ensure robust financial governance through compliance with Indian regulatory frameworks, tax requirements, and international accounting standards.
Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with global finance teams, business leaders, external auditors and the corporate secretary to support organizational growth, mitigate risks, and enhance transparency in financial reporting.
Hands-On Contribution: Actively perform key accounting and finance tasks when needed, ensuring operational continuity and setting a standard of excellence. These may include balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries and fixed asset reporting.

Skills and Qualifications

10+ years of accounting experience; experience working with US entities preferred
4-year degree in accounting or related coursework, CPA preferred
Deep knowledge of Indian accounting standards (Ind AS), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and statutory compliance requirements.
Experience in payroll, accounts payable, general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting processes.
Experience driving automation, process improvement, and scalable finance operations.
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics or other accounting software.
Experience fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Capable of troubleshooting operational issues and the ability to be hands-on, organized and detail oriented
Strong accounting, quantitative, and analytical skills, and the ability to apply those skills within the role
Willingness and ability to actively perform accounting and finance tasks when needed, particularly during peak periods or to support team.
Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with data analytics or business intelligence tools.

Financial Director