Lead Financial Controller

Key Responsibilities:

- End-to-end accounting ownership for India, US & Canada entities, ensuring timely month-end closures and accurate financial reporting

- Manage and review general ledger accounting, revenue recognition, vendor payments, credit card reconciliations, and intercompany transactions

- Drive monthly MIS reporting, P&L analysis, balance sheet schedules, and financial variance analysis for internal leadership and external stakeholders

- Lead billing cycles, client invoicing, payment tracking, and approval workflows, ensuring all revenue and receivables are timely accounted for and followed up

- Collaborate with external consultants and auditors (CAs and CPAs) for compliance, tax filings, statutory audits, and internal controls

- Ensure adherence to accounting standards (Indian GAAP and exposure to US GAAP) with robust documentation and audit trails

- Act as a key point of contact for cross-functional teams including HR, Sales, and Operations for financial process alignment

- Ensure accurate processing and reconciliation of payroll entries, statutory dues (TDS, GST, PF, ESI, PT), and vendor compliances in India and the US

- Identify opportunities for automation, process improvements, and stronger internal financial controls

- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial data and proactively handle ad-hoc finance tasks and special projects as required

Skills & Attributes Required:

- Strong foundation in accounting principles, financial reporting, and statutory compliance

- Working knowledge of Tally ERP 9, QuickBooks, and MS Excel

- Hands-on experience with billing systems, approval workflows, and client payment follow-ups

- Ability to work independently, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet tight deadlines

- High attention to detail with a problem-solving, ownership-driven mindset

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working with global teams

- Proactive and process-driven approach to managing financial activities

Preferred Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, or Accounting

- Experience handling multi-entity accounting operations, preferably with US exposure

- Familiarity with US GAAP, intercompany accounting, and global compliance requirements