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Co-Founder (CA & US CPA)

Co-Founder (CA & US CPA)

Friendlly AIKottayam, IN
8 hours ago
Job description

Co-Founder – India Operations (Accounting Outsourcing & Global Delivery)

📍 Location : India (Remote / Hybrid – preferred : Ahmedabad, Bangalore)

About the Venture :

We’re building a next-generation accounting outsourcing and managed finance platform serving U.S. CPA firms and mid-market businesses. The goal : to solve America’s accountant shortage by combining India’s finance talent, automation, and always-on global delivery.

We will handle bookkeeping, tax preparation, audit support, and controller-level services for U.S. clients using secure, tech-enabled offshore pods.

We’re looking for a co-founder to lead and scale operations—owning talent, delivery, compliance, and client success.

Your Mission :

  • Build the India engine that powers U.S. accounting firms :
  • Assemble and manage high-performing accounting pods.
  • Ensure service quality, data security, and timely delivery.
  • Partner with founder to refine offerings and win clients.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Leadership & Strategy

Co-own company strategy, pricing, and go-to-market for U.S. accounting clients.

Build a scalable India delivery model—recruit, train, and mentor accounting teams.

Establish centers of excellence (bookkeeping, tax prep, audit support, CAS).

2. Operations & Quality

Oversee all offshore engagements : workflow design, process control, and SLAs.

Implement multi-tier QA systems aligned to U.S. CPA firm standards.

Introduce automation (QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, CCH, CaseWare, RPA / AI).

Drive ISO 27001 / SOC 2 compliance and security best practices.

3. Talent & Culture

Recruit chartered accountants, semi-qualified accountants, and finance grads.

Build a “review-ready” culture—accuracy, deadlines, accountability.

Manage retention, training, and career progression within pods.

4. Client & Partner Interface

Collaborate daily with co-founder on client needs and delivery.

Translate client feedback into process improvements.

Participate in client calls when required for onboarding or escalation.

5. Financial & Regulatory Oversight

Handle India P&L, vendor contracts, and local compliance (GST, labor, ROC).

Manage invoicing, reporting, and inter-company accounting between India and U.S. entities.

Who You Are :

  • 8 + years in accounting / outsourcing / finance BPO.
  • CA / CPA / CMA / MBA (Finance) preferred.
  • Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP / tax / audit workflows is a strong advantage.
  • Proven record of scaling teams or delivery centers.
  • Strong English communication and client management skills.
  • Experience working with U.S. CPA firms or global clients.
  • Tech-savvy : automation tools, cloud accounting, workflow management systems.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset—comfortable with ambiguity, driven by ownership.
  • Why Join :

  • Founding-level equity and strategic decision-making authority.
  • Opportunity to build one of India’s most respected global accounting delivery brands.
  • Fast-growing, recession-resilient industry; high recurring revenue potential.
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