Financial Controller

We are currently supporting a fast-growing U.S. headquartered technology company in their search for an Assistant Controller to join their Finance team. This role will be based in India and will support both U.S. and international accounting operations.

The position reports to the VP of Finance and offers the chance to work in a dynamic, high-growth environment with global exposure. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in accounting operations, internal controls, and SaaS industry experience.

If interested share your profile to james@initus.co.in

Key Responsibilities

Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes including reconciliations, journal entries, and preparation of financial statements.

Ensure compliance with internal policies and support documentation of new procedures.

Manage core accounting operations – revenue recognition, AP / AR, payroll accounting, general ledger.

Oversee accounting and payroll compliance for foreign subsidiaries including consolidations, intercompany reconciliations, and FX.

Collaborate with FP&A, HR, Legal, and other cross-functional teams to provide financial insights.

Partner on audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Drive improvements in financial systems, automation, and process scalability.

Supervise and mentor U.S. and outsourced accounting resources.

Research accounting treatment for complex transactions (revenue, equity, leases, etc.).

Candidate Profile

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance; CPA strongly preferred .

6+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a mix of public accounting and private industry.

Prior experience in a SaaS / technology environment is required.

Strong knowledge of ASC 606 and GAAP .

Hands-on experience with ERP / accounting tools (NetSuite, QuickBooks, Maxio preferred).

Advanced Excel and strong data handling skills.

Proven ability to manage global accounting functions in a remote setup.

Excellent communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.