Financial Controller - CA

Designation: Financial Controller What will you create and do? We are looking for a Financial Controller to lead the accounting and compliance function for a growth-stage SaaS company. This role is responsible for ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information, while building strong processes and controls to support scale. This is a hands-on role requiring strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and a process-driven mindset. What will qualify you for this role? Must-Have: - Qualified CA with 6 - 7 years of post-qualification experience - Strong experience in corporate accounting roles - Proven track record of closing books independently, financial reporting, reconciliations and balance sheet reviews, and handling end-to-end compliances - Experience managing small teams Key Traits: - Strong accounting fundamentals - Highly detail-oriented with a zero-compromise mindset on accuracy - Process-driven with the ability to build and enforce systems - High ownership and work ethic Preferred: - Experience in a SaaS or technology company - Exposure to automation and system-driven accounting environments - Experience working with tools like Zoho or similar accounting systems Key Responsibilities: Financial Accounting & Close: - Own the end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual close process - Ensure timely and accurate book closure - Maintain a clean and scalable chart of accounts - Drive discipline in accounting entries, documentation, and audit trails Financial Reporting: - Prepare accurate financial statements and management reports - Ensure sufficient granularity and correctness of data to support decision-making - Continuously improve the quality and usability of financial reporting Balance Sheet & Reconciliations: - Lead balance sheet reviews and clean-up initiatives - Ensure all accounts are fully reconciled with proper supporting - Drive closure of long-pending items and inconsistencies Controls & Processes: - Build and enforce strong financial controls and governance - Establish robust accounting processes and SOPs - Ensure data integrity across systems (Zoho and related tools) - Identify and implement automation opportunities Compliance & Taxation: - Own all statutory and tax compliances, including GST, income tax, and other applicable regulations - Ensure timely filings, accuracy, and audit readiness - Manage statutory audits and liaise with external advisors Team Management: - Lead and manage a team of 3 - 4 members - Drive a culture of accountability, attention to detail, and process discipline - Mentor and upskill team members