Chief Financial Officer

About Artha Group

Artha Group is a performance-first investment house managing ₹1,250+ crores across domestic and international platforms—including Category I & II AIFs, LLPs, and Private Limited companies . With active investments in 130+ startups and global fund-of-funds exposure, we operate in a fast-paced environment that demands precision, integrity, and tight control over capital.

We are hiring a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to own the financial, accounting, and compliance backbone of the business—including fund operations, treasury, audits, and statutory filings—across multiple structures and geographies.

Role Overview

This is a strategic and execution-heavy finance leadership role. As CFO, you will serve as the financial custodian of Artha Group’s multi-entity investment structure—leading accounting, audits, compliance, treasury, banking, and fund operations across AIFs, LLPs, and Private Limited entities.

You’ll manage cross-functional finance and compliance teams, work with external advisors (SEBI, tax, legal, fund admin), and ensure our capital is controlled, compliant, and audit-ready at all times.

Core Responsibilities

Entity-Level Finance (Pvt Ltd + LLPs)

Oversee end-to-end accounting, finalization, reporting, and tax computation for all group companies and LLPs

Ensure timely filing of IT returns, TDS, GST, Form 15CA / CB, Form 3CEB , and other statutory filings

Maintain strong inter-company accounting hygiene; manage cost centers and allocations

Work closely with CS / legal for ROC filings, board resolutions, and statutory governance

Fund Finance & AIF Operations

Own complete lifecycle for Category I & II AIFs— capital calls, disbursements, exits, reconciliations, NAVs

Interface with fund administrators, auditors, custodians, and banks to ensure real-time accuracy and compliance

Deliver quarterly and annual LP reporting, capital account statements, and audit support

Ensure full compliance with SEBI AIF regulations :

PPM updates

Annual compliance audit reports

Valuation and investor disclosures

AML / KYC / FATCA / CRS protocols

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

Lead oversight for SEBI, Income Tax, GST, ROC, RBI, Labour Law , and other relevant frameworks

Maintain a live compliance calendar and red flag tracker for all filings and deadlines

Manage compliance team and ensure airtight documentation across entities and fund structures

Coordinate regulatory audits, inspections, and responses in consultation with advisors

Audit Management

Lead quarterly, bi-annual, and annual audits across all entities—funds, LLPs, Pvt Ltd

Ensure all reporting is investor-, auditor-, and regulator-ready

Anticipate audit triggers, respond to queries, and prepare schedules in advance

Review internal controls and work closely with external auditors to meet timelines

Treasury & Capital Governance

Monitor capital across all bank accounts, ensure liquidity for fund operations, portfolio investments, and internal ops

Deploy idle funds into approved instruments with proper risk management and documentation

Manage treasury reconciliation, capital flows, fund burn, and return tracking

Oversee sweep-in / out mechanisms to optimize yield and reduce idle capital

Banking Relationships & Positioning

Own and manage relationships with banking partners and RMs across all group accounts

Negotiate banking terms, credit facilities, and loan terms where applicable

Maintain a banking depository —a live, internal reference of accounts, loans, guarantees, limits, and exposures

Position Artha Group as a high-quality client across banking relationships—ensuring favorable treatment and informed capital conversations

Team Leadership & Process Development

Lead and mentor teams across finance, accounts, and compliance functions

Create process SOPs, internal checklists, and escalation workflows

Champion a culture of zero-leakage, no-lag governance across the financial engine

Ensure internal systems (Tally, Excel, dashboards, accounting tools) are streamlined, accurate, and audit-friendly

Must-Have Qualifications

Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory

10–12 years of experience in finance, accounting, and compliance

Minimum 4–5 years in a VC, PE, or AIF fund environment

Strong exposure to SEBI AIF regulations, fund accounting, and investor lifecycle

Experience managing audits, ROC, TDS / GST filings, and RBI / IT notices

Strong command over fund performance reporting, reconciliations, and tax optimization

Excellent working knowledge of treasury ops, banking, inter-entity flows, and fund structuring

Traits That Matter

Integrity-first mindset with zero tolerance for compliance delays or errors

Detail-obsessed and process-driven, yet able to handle multi-entity complexity

Clear communicator across legal, investor, fund admin, and auditor conversations

Tech-savvy; willing to digitize and optimize internal systems

Custodian of capital in every sense—vigilant, aware, and accountable

Compensation : ₹62.5 lakhs per annum

₹52,00,000 fixed annual salary

₹5,50,000 annual retention bonus

₹5,00,000 in ESOPs (as per vesting schedule)