Director - Finance

Opportunity

- We are seeking a seasoned and ambitious Director of Finance to join our dynamic team.

- This high-impact role will play a vital part in scaling our finance operations, ensuring compliance, building robust processes, and managing investor relations.

- The ideal candidate will demonstrate technical expertise, leadership skills, and a proven track record of driving operational excellence.

- This position is designed as a growth path into the Director of Finance role, where you will oversee Accounting, Compliance, and Investor Relations.

What you will be working on?

Accounting Leadership

- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting.

- Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and annual close processes.

- Support the development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and controls.

Payroll, Compliance & Controls

- Collaborate and coordinate closely with outsourced payroll vendors in both regions, maintaining strong vendor relationships, setting SLAs, and resolving escalations.

- Ensure all statutory filings, benefit payments, and deductions are completed accurately for both geographies.

- Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting.

- Ensure the companys compliance with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (e.g., tax, audit, SEBI, Companies Act).

- Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies.

- Oversee and manage the end-to-end payroll process for employees in India and the US, ensuring full legal compliance, timeliness, and accuracy.

- Lead and coordinate the annual statutory audits for India and US business entities, acting as the principal contact for external and internal auditors.

Annual Operating Plan (AOP) & Financial Planning

- Lead the end-to-end building of the Annual Operating Plan by working collaboratively with all functional heads to gather inputs, align budgets, and forecast expenses.

- Design, implement, and optimize financial processes to support AOP execution and overall business growth.

- Analyze financial data and trends, providing strategic insights to leadership.

- Drive the adoption of best practices in financial planning and analysis.

SaaS Metrics & ARR Ownership

- Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) and all relevant SaaS metrics reporting.

- Develop processes and checks to validate SaaS KPIs, and provide insights to support business decisions.

RevOps Collaboration & Quota Planning

- Work closely with Revenue Operations (RevOps) to drive quota planning, sales compensation modeling, and ongoing optimization.

- Partner with GTM (Go-To-Market) teams to align finance and revenue - Manage the entire quote-to-cash (Q2C) billing cycle, including contract review, invoice generation, collections, revenue recognition, and reporting.

- Implement and optimize systems and controls for efficient Q2C processes, working with cross-functional teams to resolve bottlenecks and ensure smooth revenue flows.

Strategic Projects

- Drive or support finance-related initiatives, including system implementations, automation, and cross-functional projects.

- Support the leadership team in fundraising (debt/equity), due diligence, and business expansion activities.

Team Development

- Mentor, coach, and build a high-performing finance and accounting team.

- Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous learning.

What are we looking for?

- Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred.

- 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, and compliance in a medium to large organization.

- Demonstrated people leadership experience with a track record of team development.

- Strong knowledge of Indian GAAP, US GAAP, and familiarity with international accounting standards.

- Experience in SaaS or subscription-based business models; understanding of ARR, CAC, LTV, churn, and other SaaS KPIs.

- Ability to collaborate across functions, particularly with Sales/RevOps and GTM teams.

- Experience with ERP/accounting software and strong Excel/analytical skills.

- Prior experience working with VC/PE-backed companies or in a high-growth environment is a plus.