Account Manager

Where Rules Turn Into Roadmaps – Ready to Lead? We’re hiring: Manager – Accounts Scale New Horizons with Modulus Housing At Modulus Housing, we’re redefining how buildings are designed, manufactured, and deployed. Founded in 2018 and incubated at IIT Madras Research Park, our patented prefab, precast, and pre-engineered systems have delivered 2,000+ modular buildings across 500+ locations, impacting 20+ million lives in India and Africa. With ₹200+ Cr worth of projects completed, we’re on a mission to democratize construction – standardized, industrialized, and deployable in just 60 days. Behind our innovation lies a critical backbone: robust finance and compliance . This is where you step in. If you can transform numbers into trust and controls into confidence, your impact here will be enormous. Your Role – Driving Finance & Growth As Manager – Accounts, you will: Full-Spectrum Accounts Management: Manage the end-to-end accounting function – bookkeeping, reconciliations, journal entries, project-level accounting, and month-end/quarter-end/annual closing with complete accuracy and timeliness. Compliance & Regulatory Stewardship: Ensure statutory compliance for GST, TDS, Income Tax, PF, ESI, and other regulatory filings. Stay updated on regulatory changes and implement process updates proactively. Audit & Assurance: Lead statutory, internal, and external audits. Prepare reconciliations, supporting documentation, and reports to ensure smooth audit reviews and timely closure. Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and finalize financial statements, cash flow statements, and management reports. Provide insights, variance analysis, and recommendations to support strategic business decisions. Systems, Controls & Process Enhancement: Improve accounting processes, ERP implementation/upgrades, inventory and project-level controls, and resource utilization tracking for better operational efficiency. Cross-Border & Special Transactions: Handle export, import, and forex-related accounting requirements. Ensure proper documentation and regulatory adherence for international transactions. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with operations, project teams, and leadership to embed finance processes across functions. Provide clarity and guidance to stakeholders on financial practices. Team Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing: Guide junior team members, foster a learning-oriented environment, and ensure knowledge transfer across the finance function. Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to leverage tools, technology, and AI-driven solutions to enhance productivity, reporting, and compliance. What You Bring – Qualifications & Experience Chartered Accountant (CA) with 6+ years of experience in finance and accounts, preferably in multi-location or high-volume operations. Strong foundation in accounting, taxation, statutory compliance, audit, and financial reporting . Experience in ERP implementation/upgrades , high-volume transaction management, and process optimization. Working knowledge of export/import and forex obligations is preferred. Familiarity with employee benefit accounting and documentation is an advantage. Exposure to construction, infrastructure, or service-based organizations , or training from a Big 4 firm is valued. Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite ; open to adopting new tools, including AI-driven solutions. Excellent communication skills in English and Hindi; able to interact effectively with teams and stakeholders. Ownership mindset, integrity, adaptability, and a solutions-driven approach in a fast-paced environment. Willingness to travel occasionally for business requirements. Why This Role is Unique This is more than a CA role. You’ll shape the financial backbone of a fast-growing company, influencing systems, controls, and decisions. Your work will be visible, impactful, and critical to scaling the organization efficiently. You’ll gain hands-on experience in audits, reporting, ERP transitions, and cross-border transactions while contributing to a high-impact, lean team. Location: Chennai | Job Type: Full-Time | Salary: Negotiable If this excites you, share your resume with a short note on why this role excites you at talent@modulushousing.com. Let’s build the future of infrastructure together.