Sr. Manager Finance/Finance Controller

Job Title: Sr Manager Finance/Finance Controller

Location: Bangalore, India

Reports to: VP Finance / Head of Finance

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Chartered Accountant to take end-to-end ownership of our finance operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and operational excellence across global geographies (India, US, Canada, and South Africa). This is a leadership role managing multiple finance functions, including AP, AR, GL, payroll, compliance, and legal/AP-related contracts.

This is a critical role that supports the Finance Head and partners cross-functionally to drive scalable processes, ensure strong internal controls, and continuously improve financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Compliance

• Lead and manage accounting operations (AP, AR, GL) and ensure timely monthly and year-end book closures in accordance with Indian and US GAAP.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements across India, US, and Canada.
• Manage external audits, internal audits, and statutory filings with auditors, tax authorities, and other regulators.

Team Leadership & Operations

• Manage and mentor a team of 8-10 finance professionals, including AP/AR leads, payroll, and GL/compliance.
• Provide mentoring and help team members to grow in their careers.
• Oversee the legal/contracts resource (focused on vendor contracts and procurement).

Process Improvement & Controls

• Drive finance process improvements, automation, and implementation of financial controls to support scale and efficiency.
• Champion initiatives in billing accuracy, cost classification, departmental accounting, and financial data integrity.

Collaboration & Business Support

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (HR, Legal, Operations, IT) and support business initiatives through strong financial stewardship.
• Act as a strategic advisor to VP Finance on finance operations, reporting, and internal governance.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 810 years of post-qualification experience
• Minimum 23 years of experience in a Big 4 or reputed CA firm
• Industry experience in a mid-size or growth-stage company (preferably SaaS or tech-enabled business)
• Strong knowledge of Indian GAAP, US GAAP, and statutory compliance
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, or similar)
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with ability to coach and guide team members
• Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, including rolling up sleeves when needed
• High commercial acumen and problem-solving ability

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work closely with leadership in a growth-focused environment
• Exposure to global operations across India, US, and Canada
• Culture that values initiative, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Role with clear visibility, autonomy, and path to future leadership