Financial Controller

About BrightCHAMPS BrightCHAMPS is a holistic skill-building and learning platform on a mission to bridge the gap between traditional education and the real-world skills kids need to thrive, offering expert-designed courses in Coding, Financial Literacy, Math, Robotics, AI, and Communication. Founded in 2020 by Ravi Bhushan, the company has rapidly expanded to over 30 countries, delivering 200,000+ live classes every month, and is one of the fastest-growing EdTech companies in the world, teaching coding, robotics, financial literacy, and STEM skills to over a million children. BrightCHAMPS is backed by $63M in funding at a $650M valuation, with investors including Premji Invest, GSV Ventures, 021 Capital, Beenext, and Binny Bansal. The company operates across four core learning verticals — CodeCHAMPS (coding), RoboCHAMPS (robotics and artificial intelligence), FinCHAMPS (financial literacy), and LingoCHAMPS (communications) — and has grown to a team of 700+ employees across five continents. About the Role We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Controller to join our Finance & Controllership team. This role is central to strengthening our financial reporting, statutory compliance, and internal control framework as we grow. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, auditors, and leadership to ensure accurate financial records, timely audit closures, and robust governance — while also contributing to cash flow management, budgeting, and business decision support. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Accounting • Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring they are accurate, complete, and delivered within defined timelines • Assist in the consolidation of group financials across multiple entities and geographies, ensuring alignment with group accounting policies • Ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting records by reviewing ledgers, journal entries, and supporting documentation on an ongoing basis • Perform periodic account reconciliations and variance analysis, investigating discrepancies and ensuring corrective actions are taken in a timely manner Audit & Compliance • Coordinate with statutory, internal, and tax auditors by acting as the primary point of contact, facilitating data requests, and resolving audit queries • Ensure timely closure of audits and submission of required documentation, minimizing delays and audit observations • Monitor compliance with the Companies Act, Income Tax Act, GST, and other applicable regulatory requirements, keeping track of regulatory changes and their impact on the business • Maintain audit schedules, trackers, and supporting documentation in an organized manner to enable smooth and efficient audit processes Taxation • Assist in the timely and accurate filing of GST returns, TDS returns, and Income Tax compliances in line with statutory due dates • Support tax audit processes and respond to tax queries and notices from authorities, coordinating with consultants where required Internal Controls & Process Improvement • Strengthen internal controls and financial governance by identifying control gaps and implementing corrective measures • Monitor process adherence across finance operations and proactively highlight gaps, inefficiencies, or risks to management • Support the implementation of SOPs and automation initiatives (ERP/Zoho, etc.) to improve process efficiency, accuracy, and scalability Treasury & Cash Management • Assist in cash flow planning and preparation to ensure adequate liquidity for business operations • Track and optimize the utilization of funds, identifying opportunities to improve working capital efficiency • Support banking operations, payment approvals, and bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies Business Support & Planning • Support the budgeting and forecasting processes by providing accurate inputs, tracking actuals against budgets, and flagging variances • Provide analysis of P&L performance and support cost optimization initiatives to improve overall profitability • Assist in management reporting and business decision support by preparing insightful reports and dashboards for leadership Required Qualifications & Skills • Qualified or Semi-qualified CA / CMA / MBA Finance / CA Inter • 3–6 years of relevant experience in Finance/Controllership • Strong understanding of accounting standards, compliance, and audit processes • Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Zoho, SAP, Oracle, etc.) • Good knowledge of GST, Income Tax, and Companies Act compliance • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • High attention to detail and ownership mindset Preferred Skills • Experience in startup / high-growth environment • Exposure to group consolidation & international reporting • Understanding of automation tools and finance system integration • Strong ownership and accountability • Ability to handle multiple priorities under tight deadlines • Collaborative approach with cross-functional teams • Focus on confidentiality and internal controls