Director Finance

About the opportunity

We are hiring a Director – Accounting for a PE-backed, high-growth global technology company with operations across the US, EU and India. The role is based in Gurugram and reports directly into the Global CFO. This is a senior, hands-on finance leadership role for a technically strong accounting professional who can own global financial reporting, drive multi-entity controllership, and operate effectively in a fast-scaling, M&A-active environment.

Key responsibilities

Financial reporting & controllership

• Own the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across all entities and geographies
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, managing the annual audit cycle end-to-end
• Design, implement, and continuously improve internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures

Systems & process

• Own and optimise NetSuite as the core ERP — including chart of accounts design, workflow automation, and reporting configuration
• Lead rollout of new or restructured Chart of Accounts across entities as the business scales
• Document and standardise GAAP accounting policies, process runbooks, and controls matrix
• Establish and enforce a disciplined month-end close calendar across the finance team

PE & investor reporting

• Partner closely with PE sponsors on reporting cadences, board packages, covenant compliance, and portfolio-level financial reporting
• Support due diligence, quality-of-earnings processes, and investor reporting deliverables

M&A & integration

• Lead accounting workstreams for M&A transactions — due diligence, purchase accounting, opening balance sheet preparation, and post-close integration

Global operations

• Oversee accounting operations across multiple regions — US, EU, APAC, and India
• Navigate multi-currency consolidation, transfer pricing considerations, and cross-border reporting requirements
• Manage relationships with regional finance teams, local advisors, and statutory auditors across jurisdictions

Ideal candidate

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or CPA mandatory
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience including significant time in a Controller, VP, or Director-level role
• Deep technical expertise in US GAAP — hands-on experience preparing and reviewing GAAP-compliant financial statements
• Proven experience with NetSuite — implementation, administration, and advanced use as primary ERP
• Prior experience in a PE-backed company with exposure to sponsor reporting, board-level reporting, and PE-driven reporting cadences
• Demonstrated M&A experience — due diligence, purchase accounting, and post-acquisition integration
• Based in or open to relocating to Gurugram