Co-Founder (CA & US CPA)

Co-Founder – India Operations (Accounting Outsourcing & Global Delivery)

📍 Location: India (Remote / Hybrid – preferred: Ahmedabad, Bangalore)

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About the Venture:

We’re building a next-generation accounting outsourcing and managed finance platform serving U.S. CPA firms and mid-market businesses. The goal: to solve America’s accountant shortage by combining India’s finance talent, automation, and always-on global delivery.

We will handle bookkeeping, tax preparation, audit support, and controller-level services for U.S. clients using secure, tech-enabled offshore pods.

We’re looking for a co-founder to lead and scale operations—owning talent, delivery, compliance, and client success.

Your Mission

- Build the India engine that powers U.S. accounting firms:

- Assemble and manage high-performing accounting pods.

- Ensure service quality, data security, and timely delivery.

- Partner with founder to refine offerings and win clients.

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Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership & Strategy

Co-own company strategy, pricing, and go-to-market for U.S. accounting clients.

Build a scalable India delivery model—recruit, train, and mentor accounting teams.

Establish centers of excellence (bookkeeping, tax prep, audit support, CAS).

2. Operations & Quality

Oversee all offshore engagements: workflow design, process control, and SLAs.

Implement multi-tier QA systems aligned to U.S. CPA firm standards.

Introduce automation (QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, CCH, CaseWare, RPA/AI).

Drive ISO 27001 / SOC 2 compliance and security best practices.

3. Talent & Culture

Recruit chartered accountants, semi-qualified accountants, and finance grads.

Build a “review-ready” culture—accuracy, deadlines, accountability.

Manage retention, training, and career progression within pods.

4. Client & Partner Interface

Collaborate daily with co-founder on client needs and delivery.

Translate client feedback into process improvements.

Participate in client calls when required for onboarding or escalation.

5. Financial & Regulatory Oversight

Handle India P&L, vendor contracts, and local compliance (GST, labor, ROC).

Manage invoicing, reporting, and inter-company accounting between India and U.S. entities.

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Who You Are:

- 8 + years in accounting / outsourcing / finance BPO.

- CA / CPA / CMA / MBA (Finance) preferred.

- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP / tax / audit workflows is a strong advantage.

- Proven record of scaling teams or delivery centers.

- Strong English communication and client management skills.

- Experience working with U.S. CPA firms or global clients.

- Tech-savvy: automation tools, cloud accounting, workflow management systems.

- Entrepreneurial mindset—comfortable with ambiguity, driven by ownership.

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Why Join:

- Founding-level equity and strategic decision-making authority.

- Opportunity to build one of India’s most respected global accounting delivery brands.

- Fast-growing, recession-resilient industry; high recurring revenue potential.