Chief Financial Officer

About Artha GroupArtha 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 OverviewThis 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 ResponsibilitiesEntity-Level Finance (Pvt Ltd + LLPs)Oversee end-to-end accounting, finalization, reporting, and tax computation for all group companies and LLPsEnsure timely filing of IT returns, TDS, GST, Form 15CA/CB, Form 3CEB , and other statutory filingsMaintain strong inter-company accounting hygiene; manage cost centers and allocationsWork closely with CS/legal for ROC filings, board resolutions, and statutory governanceFund Finance & AIF OperationsOwn complete lifecycle for Category I & II AIFs— capital calls, disbursements, exits, reconciliations, NAVsInterface with fund administrators, auditors, custodians, and banks to ensure real-time accuracy and complianceDeliver quarterly and annual LP reporting, capital account statements, and audit supportEnsure full compliance with SEBI AIF regulations:PPM updatesAnnual compliance audit reportsValuation and investor disclosuresAML/KYC/FATCA/CRS protocolsCompliance & Regulatory OversightLead oversight for SEBI, Income Tax, GST, ROC, RBI, Labour Law , and other relevant frameworksMaintain a live compliance calendar and red flag tracker for all filings and deadlinesManage compliance team and ensure airtight documentation across entities and fund structuresCoordinate regulatory audits, inspections, and responses in consultation with advisorsAudit ManagementLead quarterly, bi-annual, and annual audits across all entities—funds, LLPs, Pvt LtdEnsure all reporting is investor-, auditor-, and regulator-readyAnticipate audit triggers, respond to queries, and prepare schedules in advanceReview internal controls and work closely with external auditors to meet timelinesTreasury & Capital GovernanceMonitor capital across all bank accounts, ensure liquidity for fund operations, portfolio investments, and internal opsDeploy idle funds into approved instruments with proper risk management and documentationManage treasury reconciliation, capital flows, fund burn, and return trackingOversee sweep-in/out mechanisms to optimize yield and reduce idle capitalBanking Relationships & PositioningOwn and manage relationships with banking partners and RMs across all group accountsNegotiate banking terms, credit facilities, and loan terms where applicableMaintain a banking depository —a live, internal reference of accounts, loans, guarantees, limits, and exposuresPosition Artha Group as a high-quality client across banking relationships—ensuring favorable treatment and informed capital conversationsTeam Leadership & Process DevelopmentLead and mentor teams across finance, accounts, and compliance functionsCreate process SOPs, internal checklists, and escalation workflowsChampion a culture of zero-leakage, no-lag governance across the financial engineEnsure internal systems (Tally, Excel, dashboards, accounting tools) are streamlined, accurate, and audit-friendlyMust-Have QualificationsChartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory10–12 years of experience in finance, accounting, and complianceMinimum 4–5 years in a VC, PE, or AIF fund environmentStrong exposure to SEBI AIF regulations, fund accounting, and investor lifecycleExperience managing audits, ROC, TDS/GST filings, and RBI/IT noticesStrong command over fund performance reporting, reconciliations, and tax optimizationExcellent working knowledge of treasury ops, banking, inter-entity flows, and fund structuringTraits That MatterIntegrity-first mindset with zero tolerance for compliance delays or errorsDetail-obsessed and process-driven, yet able to handle multi-entity complexityClear communicator across legal, investor, fund admin, and auditor conversationsTech-savvy; willing to digitize and optimize internal systemsCustodian of capital in every sense—vigilant, aware, and accountableCompensation: ₹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)