Head of Finance

About Exavalu

Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Newport Beach, California, Exavalu is built by former CIOs, CXOs, and Big 5 consulting leaders. We specialize in delivering enterprise-scale digital transformation solutions across Insurance, Banking & Financial Services, and Healthcare industries.

With delivery centers across India, Canada and the US, Exavalu is recognized for its agile culture, innovation mindset, and employee-first environment. We are committed to building modern, scalable, and business-driven technology solutions for global enterprise clients.

Why Exavalu

• Opportunity to work with global enterprise customers

• Exposure to modern technology stacks and enterprise transformation projects

• Strong learning, growth, and innovation-driven culture

• Collaborative engineering environment with high-impact project exposure

Position: Head of Finance

Experience: 15 years - 18 years

Location: Kolkata,Chennai,Hyderabad (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Management

• Drive financial planning and strategy for India and US entities, aligned with global business goals.
• Advise leadership on profitability, pricing, project costing, and expansion plans.
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations in both India and the US.

Financial Planning & Reporting

• Oversee preparation of budgets, forecasts, and MIS reports across both geographies.
• Consolidate financial statements (India & US) and ensure timely reporting to management.
• Ensure compliance with Ind-AS/Indian GAAP, US GAAP, and IFRS (if applicable).
• Track and report KPIs (margins, cash flow, receivables, utilization).

Accounting & Compliance

• Supervise end-to-end accounting, taxation, and audits for India & US operations.
• Ensure compliance with:
• India: GST, Income Tax, TDS, Companies Act, FEMA, SEZ/STPI regulations.
• US: Federal & State tax filings, US GAAP, 401(k), payroll compliance, SOX (if applicable).
• Manage transfer pricing, inter-company transactions, and cross-border fund movements.
• Coordinate with internal/external auditors in both geographies.

Treasury & Cash Flow Management

• Manage working capital, forex, and inter-company fund flows.
• Build banking relationships in India and the US.
• Monitor global cash flow to ensure operational liquidity and cost efficiency.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead finance & accounts teams across India and coordinate with US counterparts/outsourced partners.
• Drive automation and ERP implementation for seamless global reporting.
• Mentor team members and instill financial discipline across the organization.

Key Requirements

• Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) / CPA / MBA (Finance). Dual qualifications (CA + CPA) preferred.
• Experience: 17+ years of experience, with at least10+ years in a leadership role managing India + US finance and accounts.
• Strong expertise in:
• Indian GAAP, Ind-AS, GST, Income Tax, FEMA.
• US GAAP, Federal & State taxation, payroll compliance.
• Transfer pricing & cross-border taxation.
• Experience in handling multi-currency transactions, global client billing, and revenue recognition (ASC 606/IFRS 15).
• Proven ability to liaise with auditors, tax advisors, bankers, and regulatory authorities in both countries.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in IT/ITES/technology services sector.
• Exposure to M&A, fundraising, investor relations, and global expansion.
• Familiarity with ERP/financial systems.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global service environment.