VP of Finance

Job Description Unlock New Career Horizons with SA Technologies Inc. We're Hiring: VP of Finance (COO of Finance) in Pune. At SA Technologies Inc., we believe in turning career aspirations into reality. As an NSE Listed company , recognized as a CMMI Level 5 organization , a Great Place to Work Certified company , and one of the Best Places for Women , we are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive, excellent, and supportive Job Description: Key Responsibilities 1. Department Design & Ownership • Design, implement, and continuously refine the   finance org structure , covering: •   Corporate Controllership (R2R, audit) •   Tax  (direct & indirect) •   Corporate / Secretarial Compliance  (in partnership with the Company Secretary) •   Finance Operations – Order-to-Cash & Procure-to-Pay •   Finance Systems & Controls •   FP&A / Corporate Finance  (internal decision support) • Define   clear departmental charters, RACI, and interfaces  with other functions (Sales, Product, CS, HR, Legal, IT). 2. Process, Controls & SLA Management • Own the   finance operating rhythm : monthly/quarterly close, reporting calendar, compliance calendar, and payment runs. • Implement and enforce   SLAs  for: • Close timelines and quality • Billing accuracy and collection cycles • AP cycle times and payment discipline • Strengthen and document   internal controls , ensuring audit-ready processes and SOX-style discipline (even if not legally required). 3. Corporate Controllership & Tax • Oversee accurate and timely   Ind AS / IFRS financial statements , GL integrity, and consolidation. • Lead external   statutory and internal audits , driving remediation of findings. • Supervise   direct and indirect tax  (corporate tax, GST, TDS), coordinating with external advisors where appropriate and minimizing penalties and leakages. • Ensure finance data and narratives used in public disclosures are   accurate, consistent, and reconcilable  to the books. 4. Finance Operations – O2C & P2P • Build robust   Order-to-Cash  processes: contract review hand-offs, billing, collections, credit notes, AR ageing, revenue leakage controls. • Build robust   Procure-to-Pay  processes: vendor onboarding, POs and approvals, invoice processing, payment runs, employee reimbursements. • Partner with GTM, CS, and Procurement to balance   speed, customer/vendor experience, and control . 5. FP&A / Corporate Finance • Lead   budgeting, forecasting, and performance management  across the company. • Own SaaS/recurring-revenue metrics (ARR/MRR, NRR, churn, CAC, LTV, payback, cohort views) and ensure they reconcile to the GL. • Provide   business partnering  to functional leaders with clear insights, variance analysis, and investment cases. 6. Finance Systems & Data • Own the   finance systems landscape  (ERP, billing, CRM, data warehouse interfaces) and ensure a   single source of truth  for revenue and cost. • Champion   automation and standardization  in reconciliations, workflows, reporting, and compliance. • Work closely with Engineering/IT/Data teams to design robust data models and self-serve dashboards. 7. People Leadership • Build and lead a   high-performance finance team , including controllers, tax/ops specialists, analysts, and system/process owners. • Set clear goals, coaching, and development paths; hire ahead of curve where needed. • Instill a culture of   ownership, accuracy, speed, and continuous improvement . What Success Looks Like (12–18 Months) • Clean, predictable   monthly and quarterly closes  on a tight timeline with minimal audit adjustments. • All   statutory, tax, and listing obligations  met on time with no significant penalties or regulatory issues. • Finance Ops running on   defined SLAs , with improved DSO, disciplined AP, and strong cash visibility. • A functioning   FP&A cadence : rolling forecasts, budget vs. actuals, and clear unit economics for decision-making. • A documented, scalable   finance org structure , with key roles filled and clear succession/coverage. Qualifications •   Chartered Accountant (CA) and/or CPA , plus   MBA in Finance  (or equivalent top-tier advanced degree). • 10–15+ years of progressive experience in finance, including: • Strong   controllership/accounting  foundation in a public or pre-IPO environment. • Exposure to   SaaS/technology or recurring-revenue  models (preferred). • Experience with   listed-company  requirements (NSE/SEBI/Companies Act or comparable regime). • Demonstrated success in   building or transforming  finance organizations and processes, not just operating legacy ones. • Deep familiarity with   ERPs and finance tech stack  (e.g., SAP/Oracle/NetSuite/MS Dynamics, billing platforms) and comfort working with data/BI tools; ability to work with SQL or similar is a plus. Competencies & Mindset •   Systems thinker  designs end-to-end flows and controls, not just isolated tasks. •   Technically rigorous:  strong command of accounting, tax, and reporting standards. •   Operator’s bias:  cares about SLAs, reliability, and reducing chaos in day-to-day operations. •   Analytical and product-minded:  treats finance processes and dashboards like products to be iterated. •   Low-ego collaborator  works closely with CFO, CS, Legal, GTM, Product, and HR, comfortable operating both strategic and hands-on. Why SA Technologies Inc.? Empowering Work Environment: A Great Place to Work, especially celebrated as one of the Best Places for Women. Excellence and Quality: A CMMI Level 5 Company, ensuring operational and service excellence. Globally Acclaimed: A Microsoft Gold Partner and Google Partner, with over 20 years of global IT consulting and Development solutions delivery. Have queries? We’re here to assist you Chat live with our recruiter or connect with the job owner directly:        Embark on a rewarding journey together with us At SA Technologies Inc., your journey begins with a friendly technical assessment, providing a stage to highlight your unique skills. Requirements "finance", "accounting"