Financial Controller - CA

Designation: Financial Controller

What will you create and do?

We are looking for a Financial Controller to lead the accounting and compliance function for a growth-stage SaaS company. This role is responsible for ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information, while building strong processes and controls to support scale.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and a process-driven mindset.

What will qualify you for this role?

Must-Have:

- Qualified CA with 6 - 7 years of post-qualification experience

- Strong experience in corporate accounting roles

- Proven track record of closing books independently, financial reporting, reconciliations and balance sheet reviews, and handling end-to-end compliances

- Experience managing small teams

Key Traits:

- Strong accounting fundamentals

- Highly detail-oriented with a zero-compromise mindset on accuracy

- Process-driven with the ability to build and enforce systems

- High ownership and work ethic

Preferred:

- Experience in a SaaS or technology company

- Exposure to automation and system-driven accounting environments

- Experience working with tools like Zoho or similar accounting systems

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting & Close:

- Own the end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual close process

- Ensure timely and accurate book closure

- Maintain a clean and scalable chart of accounts

- Drive discipline in accounting entries, documentation, and audit trails

Financial Reporting:

- Prepare accurate financial statements and management reports

- Ensure sufficient granularity and correctness of data to support decision-making

- Continuously improve the quality and usability of financial reporting

Balance Sheet & Reconciliations:

- Lead balance sheet reviews and clean-up initiatives

- Ensure all accounts are fully reconciled with proper supporting

- Drive closure of long-pending items and inconsistencies

Controls & Processes:

- Build and enforce strong financial controls and governance

- Establish robust accounting processes and SOPs

- Ensure data integrity across systems (Zoho and related tools)

- Identify and implement automation opportunities

Compliance & Taxation:

- Own all statutory and tax compliances, including GST, income tax, and other applicable regulations

- Ensure timely filings, accuracy, and audit readiness

- Manage statutory audits and liaise with external advisors

Team Management:

- Lead and manage a team of 3 - 4 members

- Drive a culture of accountability, attention to detail, and process discipline

- Mentor and upskill team members