Director - Finance Controller

Role: Director - Finance Controller

Level: Director

Location: Bangalore, India

Experience: 12–14 years

About us:

Role Overview

The Global Finance Controller will lead financial governance across multiple geographies and entities, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and strategic alignment with business objectives. This role demands a strong foundation in technical accounting, audit management, and consolidation, coupled with leadership capabilities to manage a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Governance & Compliance:

• Establish and maintain robust financial controls across global operations.
• Ensure adherence to statutory, regulatory, and internal compliance requirements.
• Drive implementation of best practices in financial reporting and risk management.

Audit & Reporting:

• Manage mid-to-large scale audits, coordinating with external auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee preparation and review of consolidated financial statements for multi-entity, multi-geography operations.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.

Technical Accounting & Strategic Finance:

• Lead complex accounting processes including:
• Intercompany transactions across regions.
• M&A and acquisition accounting, including integration of acquired entities.
• Consolidation of global financials.
• Provide technical guidance on accounting standards and emerging regulatory changes.
• Partner with leadership on strategic initiatives impacting financial structure and performance.

Leadership & Team Development

• Manage and mentor a small team of finance professionals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Build capability within the team to support global operations and scalability.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – mandatory.
• 12–14 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting.

Ideal background:

• Initial years in Big 4 audit firms (EY, KPMG, Deloitte, PwC).
• Subsequent experience in industry as a Finance Controller in tech services or similar multi-geography, multi-entity environments.
• Exposure to mid-to-large scale audits and complex global financial structures.

Core Skills:

• Consolidation and global reporting.
• Audit management and compliance.
• Intercompany transactions and technical accounting.
• M&A and acquisition accounting.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to lead global finance operations in a high-growth, tech-driven organization.
• Strategic role with direct impact on business scalability and global expansion.
• Collaborative culture with exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.