Finance Controller

About AccioJob

AccioJob is a Y Combinator–backed skilling + hiring platform on a mission to solve India’s employability. We train graduates in full-stack development, data analytics and AI, then place them in roles at 500 + partner companies through industry led offline and online programs.

With three offline skill-centres (Noida, Hyderabad, Pune) and new cities being launched, we are building India’s Career Launchpad, the most trusted institution to help build entry level careers!

Team & Investors

• Founders

  — Yashwardhan Burad (CEO), Priyanshu Agarwal, Vishu Bansal & Harsh Sharma; all IIT-Delhi alumni with deep product and hiring-ops experience.

• Investors

  — $2.7M raised from Y Combinator (W19), Mynavi (Japan’s largest HR group), Mehta Ventures and other strategic angels who share our vision for a skills-first hiring market.

• Team

  — 120+ mission-driven folks across teaching, product, ops and growth, all obsessed with student success.

Role Overview

The Finance Controller will own the end-to-end finance function, ensuring robust financial stewardship, process excellence, and regulatory compliance for a dynamic B2C organization. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, proven leadership, and hands-on expertise in Indian financial regulations and filings.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations, including AR/AP, payroll, invoicing, revenue recognition, and reconciliations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor internal control systems to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with statutory requirements (GST, TDS, Companies Act, etc.).
• Lead monthly and yearly financial close, prepare and publish timely financial statements, and management reports.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records, supporting external audits, and driving all direct and indirect tax filings.
• Drive financial planning processes, including annual budgets, periodic forecasts, variance analysis, and scenario modeling.
• Act as a proactive business partner, providing insights to the leadership team for decision-making, cost optimization, and strategic growth.
• Champion process improvements, automation, and adoption of best practices across finance and accounting operations.
• Handle statutory and regulatory returns, liaison with external auditors, banks, consultants, and government agencies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of finance and accounts professionals, fostering growth and accountability.

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent professional degree; MBA (Finance) is a plus.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, ideally in a B2C environment of similar scale.
• Strong knowledge of Indian GAAP, income tax, GST, FEMA, and Companies Act.
• Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, planning, audits, statutory filings, and process improvement.
• Proficient with ERP/accounting software, Excel, and MIS reporting tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented, analytical, and results-driven.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset and positive attitude to problem-solving and change initiatives.

For interested applicants, please reach out to Yashwardhan (Founder) on yash@acciojob.com with a write up on previous work and CV.