BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH SOVOS.
If you are looking for an opportunity where career-minded professionals can achieve success while bringing their best and whole selves to work each day, Sovos may be the company you have been looking for. Employees at Sovos operate on the leading edge of digital technology while working to improve lives and the communities in which we live and work. When we say Solve Tax for Good, we mean For Good in every sense of the word. Our organizational commitment is to provide a place where employees can thrive and progress in their careers while having the support behind them that only a global company can offer.Sound like this might be the opportunity you have been looking for?Take a look at our career posting below. Don’t check all the boxes? Apply anyway! We are focused on hiring the right people, not the “right” resume.It’s not about what you have done somewhere else, it’s all about what you are capable of doing here.
The Work You’ll Do
We are looking for an experienced
Financial Controller
to lead our financial operations in India. This is a career-defining opportunity for a
Chartered Accountant (CA)
who wants to build, scale, and transform a finance function while working closely with international teams. Why this role?
- High-Impact Position: Be the first finance leader post-acquisition and play a pivotal role in building our India finance team from the ground up.
- Global Exposure: Collaborate with senior leaders across India, the US, and Europe while working on Netsuite ERP integration.
- Career Growth: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of finance professionals, setting the stage for your own leadership journey.
- Dynamic Culture: Experience the excitement of a high-growth environment backed by a stable international parent company.
More Specifically, You Will
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual statements in line with Indian GAAP
- Ensure timely compliance with GST, TDS, PF, ESI, and income tax requirements
- Partner with external auditors and tax consultants
Transformation & Systems
- Lead the finance integration into our global Netsuite ERP platform
- Drive automation and process improvement initiatives
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Collaborate with global FP&A teams on budgets and forecasts
- Deliver insights through variance analysis and business case modelling
Internal Controls & Risk Management
- Build robust internal controls and risk management frameworks
- Establish approval workflows and compliance systems
Cash Flow & Treasury
- Manage daily cash positions, working capital, and vendor relationships
- Lead banking coordination and cash flow forecasting
Leadership
- Lead and mentor a small but growing finance team
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support business operations
What We Need From You
- Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5–8 years’ progressive finance and accounting experience
- Strong background in statutory compliance, Indian taxation laws, and audits
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Netsuite preferred)
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling expertise
- Previous experience in multinational / US group companies is a plus
- Excellent communication skills in English and local language
- Leadership mindset with proven team management skills
Preferred (Nice To Have)
- Exposure to IFRS and international reporting
- Experience in ERP implementation or finance transformation projects
- Additional global finance certifications (CPA, CMA, etc.)
What We Offer
- A leadership role with visibility across global leadership teams
- The opportunity to build and lead your own team in Mumbai
- Hybrid working culture with flexibility and global exposure
- Competitive salary with performance-based rewards
- Professional growth with international best practices and mentorship
Sovos is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment that celebrates diversity and where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate against race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic provided by law. At Sovos, all employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.
Company Background
Sovos is a global provider of tax, compliance and trust solutions and services that enable businesses to navigate an increasingly regulated world with true confidence. Purpose-built for always-on compliance capabilities, our scalable IT-driven solutions meet the demands of an evolving and complex global regulatory landscape. Sovos’ cloud-based software platform provides an unparalleled level of integration with business applications and government compliance processes.More than 100,000 customers in 100+ countries – including half the Fortune 500 – trust Sovos for their compliance needs. Sovos annually processes more than three billion transactions across 19,000 global tax jurisdictions. Bolstered by a robust partner programme more than 400 strong, Sovos brings to bear an unrivalled global network for companies across industries and geographies. Founded in 1979, Sovos has operations across the Americas and Europe, and is owned by Hg and TA Associates. For more information visit www.sovos.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
