Director - Finance & Accounting - Software Product Firm

As a seasoned Director Finance & Accounting, you will be responsible for leading the finance function of the Indian GCC for our client, a US-based Software Product company. Your role will be a blend of strategic decision-making and hands-on leadership, encompassing FP&A, controllership, compliance, and financial governance. Your primary responsibilities will include driving long-term financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting while ensuring alignment between financial strategy and global as well as local business objectives. You will be required to deliver actionable financial insights to support leadership decisions and maintain compliance with Indian and global accounting standards such as IFRS/GAAP. Leading statutory audits, regulatory filings, and corporate secretarial activities will also be part of your role. Managing tax aspects, including direct/indirect taxes, transfer pricing, and regulatory assessments will be crucial. You will be expected to take charge of annual plans, rolling forecasts, variance analysis, financial efficiency, and cost optimization initiatives. Tracking and reporting key financial KPIs, overseeing cash flow forecasting, and fund management will also fall under your purview. Building effective banking and treasury relationships, implementing working capital management best practices, and mentoring a growing finance team will be essential to this role. You will need to establish scalable processes to support global finance functions and foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement within the team. Acting as the finance bridge between India GCC, global HQ, and external partners, you must be prepared to work across different time zones and cultures in a virtual, matrixed environment. Your qualifications should include a CA, CPA, MBA (Finance), or equivalent, along with 15+ years of progressive experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role within a tech-driven setting. To excel in this role, you must possess a deep understanding of Indian statutory and tax regulations, strategic thinking abilities, strong business acumen, and a commercial mindset. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, high integrity, and problem-solving capabilities are also crucial. Experience in working with global teams and cross-cultural environments will be advantageous for this position.,