Finance Manager

This role is with one of our portfolio companies.

About the Role

We are looking for a Finance Manager to support a controllership function for US based startup. This role sits within the India-based finance team and works closely with founders & leadership team on compliance, reporting, and controllership matters. The ideal candidate combines strong Indian accounting fundamentals with a working knowledge of US GAAP and compliance frameworks, gained through prior experience in a SaaS or GCC environment.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage month-end and quarter-end close processes in line with the requirements
• Set up and lead the controllership on reporting, reconciliations, and compliance deliverables
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and statutory compliance requirements relevant to the entity
• Partner with cross-functional teams (India and US) to streamline financial processes and reporting timelines
• Drive process improvements and standardization across controllership workflows
• Support internal and external audit requirements, including liaising with auditors on queries
• Prepare financial schedules, variance analyses, and management reports as needed

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (India) with 4–6 years of experience
• Current or prior experience working within a SaaS OR GCC (Global Capability Center) set up in India, with direct exposure to a US country.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, along with Indian accounting standards
• Excellent communication skills, given the need to coordinate closely with US-based stakeholders.

Originally posted on Himalayas