Vice President - Finance Controller - CA

Job Title: VP/Finance Controller

Key Responsibilities:-

- Lead end-to-end finance operations: taxation, accounts payable/receivable, audits, and compliances

- Ensure timely quarterly and annual financial closures with complete audit readiness

- Manage consolidation of accounts across multiple group entities

- Liaise with statutory auditors and represent the finance function in investor interactions

- Drive IPO-readiness with strong MIS, internal controls, and process discipline

- Collaborate closely with the CEO, founders, and investor community

- Manage and mentor internal finance team members across verticals

What You'll Own-

- IPO Readiness: Lead audit prep, internal controls (SOX/ICFR), and compliance frameworks to ensure IPO readiness

- Finance Operations: Oversee accounting, FP&A, taxation, treasury, and statutory compliance across group entities

- Reporting & Governance: Establish strong MIS practices, drive financial closures, and ensure audit preparedness

- Automation & Systems: Upgrade internal systems and drive process automation for scalable reporting

- Stakeholder Management: Interface with founders, board members, auditors, and investors

- Team Leadership: Manage a team of 4 direct reports and 8-12 downline team members across verticals

What We're Looking For-

- Qualified Chartered Accountant with 8-12 years of experience in finance

- Strong exposure to audit, compliance, IPO prep, and internal controls (SOX/ICFR)

- Hands-on leader with experience scaling finance functions in VC/PE-backed or public companies

- Proven ability to work cross-functionally and present to founders, boards, and investors

- Background in high-growth startups or mid-sized firms preparing for scale preferred