Financial Controller

About Us:

Founded in 2021, Zocket leverages GenAI to enable businesses to effortlessly create and launch ads in seconds. With Zocket, businesses can manage ads across channels like Facebook, Instagram, Google and WhatsApp in a single platform. 

Zocket's proprietary world-class tech stack is built with cutting edge Machine learning and Artificial intelligence capabilities. Zocket is founded by IIM Grad second time entrepreneurs and has raised $3.5 million to date from marquee investors including Kalaari capital. 

Zocket's mission is to transform how businesses leverage digital marketing to acquire new customers and grow their business. Zocket's primary markets are USA, Canada and India. Zocket is proud to be building for the Globe from India.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Design and implement financial strategies that align with Zocket's growth objectives
• Provide data-driven insights to support decision-making and optimize operational efficiency.
• Drive financial planning and analysis, ensuring accurate forecasting and budgeting to fuel growth initiatives.

Scalable Accounting & Compliance

• Establish and oversee scalable accounting processes to manage increasing complexity as the company grows.
• Ensure compliance with local and international regulations, including tax laws and SaaS-specific standards (SOC 2, GDPR).
• Lead financial audits, ensuring transparency and accuracy in reporting.

Cash Flow Management

• Monitor and manage cash flow to support operational needs and growth investments.
• Develop robust financial models to assess liquidity and risk mitigation strategies.
• Tax Strategy & Optimization
• Ensure timely and accurate tax filings across jurisdictions.
• Identify opportunities for tax optimization, including cross-border SaaS taxation frameworks.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Develop policies to mitigate financial and operational risks as the company scales.
• Ensure alignment with SaaS compliance standards, including GDPR, SOC 2, and ISO certifications.

Team Leadership & Culture

• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering accountability and innovation.
• Cultivate a startup mindset while ensuring excellence in execution.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with department heads to manage budgets and ensure financial discipline.
• Prepare and present financial performance updates to the executive team, board, and investors.

Operational Efficiency

• Drive automation of financial processes and implement scalable tools like ERP systems, SaaS billing platforms (e.g., Stripe, SaaSOptics), and advanced reporting frameworks.

What We’re Looking For:

Education & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, or equivalent; MBA in Finance is a plus.
• 8-12 years of financial management experience, with 2-4 years in a high-growth startup or SaaS environment.
• Prior experience with Big 4 firms is a bonus 

Technical Skills

• Expertise in SaaS metrics and subscription-based revenue recognition.
• Proficiency in ERP and accounting systems like QuickBooks, Zoho, or Netsuite.
• Familiarity with tools like Stripe, Chargebee, Salesforce, and advanced financial modelling in Excel

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