Job Description
Job Title: Sr Manager Finance/Finance Controller
Location: Bangalore, India
Reports to: VP Finance / Head of Finance
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Chartered Accountant to take end-to-end ownership of our finance operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and operational excellence across global geographies (India, US, Canada, and South Africa). This is a leadership role managing multiple finance functions, including AP, AR, GL, payroll, compliance, and legal/AP-related contracts.
This is a critical role that supports the Finance Head and partners cross-functionally to drive scalable processes, ensure strong internal controls, and continuously improve financial operations.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Compliance
- Lead and manage accounting operations (AP, AR, GL) and ensure timely monthly and year-end book closures in accordance with Indian and US GAAP.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements across India, US, and Canada.
- Manage external audits, internal audits, and statutory filings with auditors, tax authorities, and other regulators.
Team Leadership & Operations
- Manage and mentor a team of 8-10 finance professionals, including AP/AR leads, payroll, and GL/compliance.
- Provide mentoring and help team members to grow in their careers.
- Oversee the legal/contracts resource (focused on vendor contracts and procurement).
Process Improvement & Controls
- Drive finance process improvements, automation, and implementation of financial controls to support scale and efficiency.
- Champion initiatives in billing accuracy, cost classification, departmental accounting, and financial data integrity.
Collaboration & Business Support
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (HR, Legal, Operations, IT) and support business initiatives through strong financial stewardship.
- Act as a strategic advisor to VP Finance on finance operations, reporting, and internal governance.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Chartered Accountant (CA) with 810 years of post-qualification experience
- Minimum 23 years of experience in a Big 4 or reputed CA firm
- Industry experience in a mid-size or growth-stage company (preferably SaaS or tech-enabled business)
- Strong knowledge of Indian GAAP, US GAAP, and statutory compliance
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, or similar)
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with ability to coach and guide team members
- Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, including rolling up sleeves when needed
- High commercial acumen and problem-solving ability
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work closely with leadership in a growth-focused environment
- Exposure to global operations across India, US, and Canada
- Culture that values initiative, ownership, and continuous improvement
- Role with clear visibility, autonomy, and path to future leadership
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & Consulting
Functional Area / Department: Finance & Accounting
Role Category: Finance
Role: Financial Controller
Employement Type: Full time
Contact Details:
Company: Aurigo Software
Location(s): Bengaluru
Keyskills:
Process Improvement & Controls
Accounting & Compliance
Team Leadership & Operations
Collaboration & Business Support
CA