Financial Controller (CA Inter) - GobbleCube Technologies

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Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Financial Controller to oversee accounting, financial planning, MIS, and compliance for our SaaS business. The role requires strong expertise in Zoho Books, MIS reporting, and SaaS-specific financial metrics (ARR, MRR, churn, LTV, CAC). The candidate will work closely with management to drive financial discipline, ensure compliance, and enable data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Compliance

• Own the end-to-end accounting function in Zoho Books, including GL, AR/AP, revenue recognition, expense booking, and reconciliations.
• Ensure SaaS-specific revenue recognition (deferred revenue, subscription billing, multi-currency invoicing).
• Manage GST, TDS, ROC, and statutory filings in coordination with auditors.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closure activities with accuracy and timeliness.

MIS & Reporting

• Prepare and present Monthly MIS reports covering P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and variances vs. budget.
• Develop SaaS-specific KPI dashboards (ARR, MRR, churn rate, LTV:CAC, cohort analysis, burn rate).
• Provide insights into unit economics, cash runway, and cost optimization.
• Partner with business heads to prepare board-level presentations.

Financial Planning & Control

• Implement strong internal controls for revenue, receivables, vendor payments, and expenses.
• Forecast cash flows, budgets, and financial models for growth planning.
• Monitor collections and working capital management.
• Support fundraising / investor reporting by preparing financial packs and due diligence materials.

Zoho Books & Automation

Customize Zoho Books workflows for invoicing, approvals, reminders, and reporting.

Integrate Zoho Books with payment gateways, CRM, payroll, and subscription management tools.

Leverage Zoho Analytics for advanced MIS dashboards and automation.

Qualifications & Skills

• CA Inter / Semi-Qualified CA / MBA Finance, with 47 years experience (preferably in SaaS / Tech / IT services).
• Hands-on expertise in Zoho Books (mandatory).
• Strong knowledge of MIS reporting, SaaS metrics, and financial modeling.
• Familiarity with Indian Accounting Standards, GST, TDS, and compliance requirements.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets, Zoho Analytics; Power BI knowledge is a plus.
• Strong business acumen, analytical mindset, and ability to work with founders/CXO-level stakeholders.

KPIs / Success Metrics

• Timely and accurate MIS reporting.
• Improved cash flow visibility and forecasting accuracy.
• Compliance with statutory requirements with zero penalties.
• Automation and efficiency improvements in Zoho Books.
• Tracking and improving SaaS unit economics (MRR growth, churn reduction, LTV:CAC ratio).

This JD is designed for a SaaS-focused finance professional who not only manages compliance but also drives growth insights via MIS & SaaS metrics