Director, Finance & Accounting

Position:<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span>Director, Finance & Accounting<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span>Experience:<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span>10\u201315 Years<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Location:<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span>Bengaluru<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span>Notice Period: Immediate Joiner or max<\/span> <\/span><\/span>30days<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>

Role Overview<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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We are seeking an experienced<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Director, Finance & Accounting<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span>to<\/span> <\/span><\/span>establish<\/span> <\/span><\/span>and lead our Finance & Accounting Center of Excellence (<\/span><\/span>CoE<\/span><\/span>) in<\/span> <\/span><\/span>Bangalore. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for managing global accounting operations, building scalable finance processes, and partnering closely with U.S. headquarters and international subsidiaries.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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This role offers high visibility, direct collaboration with global leadership teams, and the opportunity to shape finance operations in a fast\-growing global technology company.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Key Responsibilities<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Build & Lead Finance<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>CoE<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Establish and scale global finance and accounting processes.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Hire, mentor, and manage a high\-performing finance team of 3\u20135 members.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      • Drive automation initiatives and process improvement across finance operations.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        • Ensure strong internal controls, governance, and documentation standards.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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          Global Order\-to\-Cash (O2C)<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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          • Manage customer onboarding and credit review processes.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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            • Oversee global invoicing and<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>accounts<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span>receivable operations.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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              • Drive collections management and revenue support coordination.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                Global Procure\-to\-Pay (P2P)<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                • Oversee vendor onboarding and invoice processing workflows.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                  • Manage domestic and international payment operations.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                    • Ensure effective accounts payable management and process compliance.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                      Month\-End Close & Reporting<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                      • Manage general ledger accounting and journal entries.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                        • Handle accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and balance sheet reconciliations.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                          • Support internal and external audits and ensure<\/span> <\/span><\/span>timely<\/span> <\/span><\/span>financial reporting.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                            International Subsidiary Management<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                            • Coordinate statutory compliance and reporting for international entities across Germany, India, and Thailand.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                              • Support local GAAP compliance, tax filings, and regulatory requirements.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                                Consolidation & Global Reporting<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                                • Manage intercompany eliminations and foreign exchange (FX) translation activities.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                                  • Support financial consolidation into the U.S. parent entity under U.S. GAAP standards.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                                      Requirements<\/h3>
                                      • Required Qualifications<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                                        • Chartered Accountant (CA \u2013 India) qualification is mandatory.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                                          • 10\u201315 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance operations.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                                            • Prior experience with top\-tier audit/assurance firms is<\/span> <\/span><\/span>required.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                                              • Strong hands\-on experience with NetSuite ERP.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                                                • Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and global accounting practices.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                                                  • Proven experience hiring, leading, and developing finance teams.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                                                    • Strong understanding of accounting controls, compliance, and financial reporting processes.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                                                      • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                                                        • Comfortable working in overlapping U.S. business hours.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                                                          Preferred Skills<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                                                          • Experience in multinational or publicly listed organizations.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                                                            • Exposure to global consolidations and multi\-entity accounting environments.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                                                              • Strong process automation and operational excellence mindset.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                                                                • Ability to thrive in a fast\-paced, high\-growth environment.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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