Head of Finance and Accounting

15 years

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About Exxat

At Exxat, we build powerful technology to simplify and amplify the educational journey for healthcare programs across the globe. With a strong footprint in both the U.S. and India, we are rapidly scaling our integrated product suite and our people. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a seasoned finance leader to own and steer our India and U.S. finance functions.


Role Overview

Head of Finance & Accounts


Key Responsibilities


Strategic Finance Leadership

  • Partner with the Leadership Team to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with Exxat’s growth objectives.
  • Provide financial insights for business planning, forecasting, and key decision-making.


India Finance Operations

  • Oversee end-to-end accounting, tax, statutory compliance, and financial reporting for India entity.
  • Manage budgeting, MIS reporting, internal controls, cash flow management, vendor payments, and audits.
  • Ensure compliance with Indian GAAP, Companies Act, GST, TDS, and other statutory requirements.


U.S. Finance Operations

  • Liaise with U.S.-based accounting partners for tax compliance, payroll processing, federal/state tax filings, and related statutory reporting.
  • Monitor U.S. payroll schedules, PTO accruals, reimbursements, 401(k) or equivalent deductions, and filings (W2s, 1099s, etc.).
  • Assist in setting up controls, budgets, and forecasting models for U.S. operations.


Governance & Compliance

  • Maintain and improve internal controls, audit-readiness, and adherence to global financial policies.
  • Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and legal advisors in both geographies.


Team Management & Tools

  • Lead a lean India-based F&A team while collaborating cross-functionally with People Operations, Legal, Sales, and Tech teams.
  • Support implementation and optimization of finance automation tools and ERP systems as needed.


Qualifications & Experience

  • Chartered Accountant (CA) or CPA equivalent with 10–15 years of experience in finance leadership roles.
  • Prior experience managing finance for SaaS, IT/ITES, or global tech companies is a strong plus.
  • Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, federal/state tax systems, and cross-border financial management.
  • Proven ability to work across geographies, manage stakeholders, and lead teams.
  • Strong command over Excel, accounting software (QuickBooks, Zoho, or NetSuite), and financial modelling.


Desired Attributes

  • High business acumen with a sharp eye for detail.
  • Strong ethical grounding and integrity in handling financial data.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-accountability, entrepreneurial environment.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.

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