Job description
Job Title: Head – Finance Operations & Controllership (Financial Controller) Location (full office location): Pune Head Office, Aundh, Pune, Maharashtra Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory Years of Experience: 12–18 Years Employment Type: Permanent Overview / Job Purpose / About the Company: We are looking for an experienced Head – Finance Operations & Controllership to lead end-to-end finance operations, statutory compliance, audit readiness, and internal financial controls.
This role will play a critical part in strengthening financial governance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the organization's IPO readiness while enabling the CFO to focus on strategic finance initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes. Ensure accurate books of accounts in compliance with Ind AS. Lead financial consolidation for multiple entities (if applicable). Manage statutory, tax, and internal audits as the single point of contact. Ensure compliance with Companies Act, GST, Income Tax, FEMA, and other applicable regulations.
Strengthen internal financial controls, SOPs, and governance processes. Support IPO readiness, financial restatements, and audit requirements. Oversee treasury operations, banking relationships, cash flow, and working capital. Lead and mentor the finance operations team. Drive process improvements, automation, and ERP effectiveness.
Competencies: Strong knowledge of Ind AS and financial accounting. Expertise in finance operations and controllership. Experience in statutory, tax, and internal audit management. Strong understanding of internal financial controls (IFC). Knowledge of Companies Act, GST, Income Tax, and FEMA. Excellent leadership and team management skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and execution abilities. Process-driven mindset with attention to detail. Ability to work effectively with auditors, regulators, and senior leadership. Experience with ERP systems and finance process automation. Additional Information: Experience in a listed company or PE-backed/large privately held organization with strong governance is preferred.
Prior Big 4 (Audit or Accounting Advisory) experience is highly desirable. Hands-on experience in audit handling and Ind AS is mandatory. English and Hindi are mandatory; Marathi will be an added advantage. Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with a dotted-line reporting to the CEO/Audit Committee for audit and controls-related matters.