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)