Senior Associate

Design the Controls That Keep Ambition on Track – Senior Associate - Financial Control at Modulus Housing

At Modulus Housing, we’re redefining how infrastructure comes to life. Since 2018, we’ve delivered 2,000+ modular buildings across 500+ locations, executed ₹200+ Cr in projects across 21 Indian states and 4 African districts, and positively impacted 20+ million lives. Born at IIT Madras Research Park, Modulus pioneered a technology-first approach to construction through patented prefab, precast, and pre-engineered systems, enabling structures that are faster, smarter, and more reliable.

Now, backed by our first institutional equity round, we are entering a phase of rapid scale and disciplined growth. Here, finance is not just about numbers—it is the architect of control, resilience, and clarity, transforming complexity into actionable insights. If you thrive on structure, foresight, and designing systems that enable sustainable scale, this is your opportunity to leave a lasting impact.

What You’ll Own:

- Control Frameworks & Governance: Design, implement, and monitor internal financial controls that ensure accuracy, accountability, and compliance across all operations.
- Process & System Optimization: Build scalable financial workflows, support ERP rollouts or upgrades, and embed efficiency and discipline into everyday processes.
- Financial Oversight & Insights: Monitor and analyze financial data, identify variances or anomalies, and provide actionable recommendations to guide strategic and operational decisions.
- Risk Management & Compliance: Anticipate operational and financial risks, design mitigation measures, and ensure alignment with statutory requirements, internal policies, and industry best practices.
- Reporting & Documentation: Maintain comprehensive records, dashboards, and structured reports for audits and management oversight.
- Collaboration & Enablement: Partner across finance, operations, and leadership teams to embed strong control practices in day-to-day business.
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to simplify financial controls through technology and AI-enabled solutions, anticipating challenges and designing practical solutions to improve efficiency and governance.

What We’re Looking For:

- Experience: 6+ years in finance, consulting, internal audit, or financial advisory, with strong exposure to internal controls, process improvement, and governance.
- Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and ERP systems. Hands-on ERP implementation experience is a plus.
- Advanced Skills: Excel, Google Suite, ERP tools, and familiarity with employee benefits accounting, debt/equity instruments, forex, and banking/NBFC functions.
- Communication & Collaboration: Excellent English and Hindi communication skills; ability to constructively engage across teams and leadership.
- Attributes: Ownership mindset, problem-solving ability, adaptability, and commitment to building robust financial systems.
- Location & Travel: Based in Chennai, with occasional travel as required.

Why This Role Matters

At Modulus, your work will shape the systems that allow ambition to scale safely and sustainably. Every control, process, and framework you design will strengthen governance, streamline operations, and enable innovation to move faster and safer. This is an opportunity to be at the core of growth, leaving a legacy of resilient systems, disciplined execution, and operational excellence.

Location: Chennai | Type: Full-Time | Salary: Negotiable

If this opportunity excites you, please share your resume along with a brief note on why this role interests you at talent@modulushousing.com

Modulus Housing is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering inclusion.