Director - Finance | Early Stage SaaS Startup
About the role :
- This role is about protecting a treasury that's growing quickly : ).
- As we traverse the journey from $5M to $50M in ARR over the next couple of years, we want to ensure the highest level of financial rigour from the early days to lay a strong foundation for growth over the years.
- This is our senior-most hire in finance and you'll be responsible for overseeing all financial operations of the company, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and day-to-day financial operations.
- It involves working closely with the CEO, executive team, and investors to develop and execute financial strategies that drive growth and profitability.
What you'll do :
Own and execute all financial operations like payroll processing, vendor payouts and collections(accounts receivables).Oversee and ensure adherence to all statutory compliance requirements, including Provident Fund (PF), Professional Tax (PT), and Goods and Services Tax (GST), etc.Develop and maintain financial models to support the company's strategic planning and decision-making processes.Manage the budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with department heads to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.Oversee the company's cash management, including monitoring cash flow and optimising working capital.Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, banks, and auditors.Support fundraising efforts, including developing investor presentations and financial projections.Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.Drive operational efficiency by monitoring costing activities and identifying saving initiatives.Oversee completion of statutory audit from a big 4 audit firm.What makes you a good fit :
8+ years of experience in finance controllership, accounting, or a related field.Building the finance function from 0-1 for a scaling SaaS company excites you.You're open to being a generalist and adapting to the uncertainty of early stage.You understand budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting like the back of your hand.Past experience working in SaaS accounting is an added plus.(ref : iimjobs.com)