Director of Finance

• We are seeking a seasoned and ambitious Director of Finance to join our dynamic team
• This high-impact role will play a vital part in scaling our finance operations, ensuring compliance, building robust processes, and managing investor relations
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate technical expertise, leadership skills, and a proven track record of driving operational excellence
• This position is designed as a growth path into the Director of Finance role, where you will oversee Accounting, Compliance, and Investor Relations

What you will be working on

• Accounting Leadership: * Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting
• * Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and annual close processes
• * Support the development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and controls
• Payroll, Compliance & Controls: * Collaborate and coordinate closely with outsourced payroll vendors in both regions, maintaining strong vendor relationships, setting SLAs, and resolving escalations
• * Ensure all statutory filings, benefit payments, and deductions are completed accurately for both geographies
• * Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting
• * Ensure the company s compliance with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (e.g, tax, audit, SEBI, Companies Act)
• * Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies
• * Oversee and manage the end-to-end payroll process for employees in India and the US, ensuring full legal compliance, timeliness, and accuracy
• * Lead and coordinate the annual statutory audits for India and US business entities, acting as the principal contact for external and internal auditors
• Annual Operating Plan (AOP) & Financial Planning: * Lead the end-to-end building of the Annual Operating Plan by working collaboratively with all functional heads to gather inputs, align budgets, and forecast expenses
• * Design, implement, and optimize financial processes to support AOP execution and overall business growth
• * Analyze financial data and trends, providing strategic insights to leadership
• * Drive the adoption of best practices in financial planning and analysis
• SaaS Metrics & ARR Ownership: * Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) and all relevant SaaS metrics reporting
• * Develop processes and checks to validate SaaS KPIs, and provide insights to support business decisions
• RevOps Collaboration & Quota Planning: * Work closely with Revenue Operations (RevOps) to drive quota planning, sales compensation modeling, and ongoing optimization
• * Partner with GTM (Go-To-Market) teams to align finance and revenue strategies
• Quote-to-Cash: * Manage the entire quote-to-cash (Q2C) billing cycle, including contract review, invoice generation, collections, revenue recognition, and reporting
• * Implement and optimize systems and controls for efficient Q2C processes, working with cross-functional teams to resolve bottlenecks and ensure smooth revenue flows
• Strategic Projects: * Drive or support finance-related initiatives, including system implementations, automation, and cross-functional projects
• * Support the leadership team in fundraising (debt/equity), due diligence, and business expansion activities
• Team Development: * Mentor, coach, and build a high-performing finance and accounting team
• * Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous learning

What are we looking for

• * Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred
• * 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, and compliance in a medium to large organization
• * Demonstrated people leadership experience with a track record of team development
• * Strong knowledge of Indian GAAP, US GAAP, and familiarity with international accounting standards
• * Experience in SaaS or subscription-based business models; understanding of ARR, CAC, LTV, churn, and other SaaS KPIs
• * Ability to collaborate across functions, particularly with Sales/RevOps and GTM teams
• * Experience with ERP/accounting software and strong Excel/analytical skills
• * Prior experience working with VC/PE-backed companies or in a high-growth environment is a plus