Director – Finance

Role Overview:

We are seeking a
Senior Director of Finance & Operations
in India to oversee both
India and US Finance and operations functions
. This role will lead financial planning, external accounting management, resource utilization analysis, vendor management, and operational coordination. The individual will
manage the existing FP&A and Operations team.

Location:
Bangalore (with Coordination Across India & US Operations)

Key Responsibilities:

US Finance & Accounting:

• Oversee
  bookkeeping and financial records
  , coordinating with an external US accounting firm.
• Oversee
  invoicing, accounts receivable, and approval coordination for US vendor invoices
  .
• Manage
  bank account monitoring, cash flow analysis, and vendor payments
  .
• Manage
  budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning & analysis (FP&A)
  .
• Manage
  financial reports and US tax coordination
  (income tax, estimated tax payments, 1099s, 409A valuations, etc.).

India Finance and Operations:

• Supervise and support the
  India FP&A and Operations team
  in financial planning, reporting, and analysis including the following:
• Oversee
  external accounting and bookkeeping firms in India.
• Coordinate resource management for the India team via analysis of
  time sheets, actual vs. expected resource utilization, and future demand
  .
• Conduct
  project profitability analysis
  and compare.
• Coordinate
  invoice approvals
  .
• Collaborate with India HR to oversee
  benefits administration

Strategic & Growth Initiatives:

• Provide Review/approval
  of pricing strategy/price sheet and client-specific pricing
• Provide
  financial insights and reporting to leadership
  to drive strategic decision-making.
• Support
  external fundraising and exit strategy initiatives
  , as needed, providing financial analysis and documentation support.
• Identify and implement
  process improvements
  to enhance financial and operational efficiency.

US HR & Payroll Coordination:

• Oversee
  payroll processing
  in coordination with US HR representative and external payroll administrator.
• Oversee
  benefits administration
  and onboarding/offboarding processes in coordination with US HR representative.

Operations & Administration:

• Manage
  insurance renewals and compliance
  (Workers' Comp, General Liability, Cyber/Professional Liability for US; relevant insurance for India).
• Oversee
  IT procurement, vendor management, and office management support for India and US teams
  .

Legal & Compliance Support:

• Independently review and manage customer and vendor contracts, coordinating external counsel review as needed.
• Support corporate filings, board documentation, and compliance reporting.
• Assist in US and India regulatory compliance and audits as needed.

Qualifications:

• 15-18 years of experience in
  finance, accounting, and operations
  within a multinational or tech-focused organization.
• Strong understanding of
  budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A
  .
• Experience managing
  external accounting/bookkeeping firms
  .
• Familiarity with
  resource management, project profitability analysis, and vendor coordination
  .
• Experience working with
  US finance operations
  is a strong advantage.
• Ability to lead and mentor
  finance team members in India
  .
• Strong
  problem-solving and analytical skills
  .
• Ability to take accountability and work independently with minimal guidance.
• Prior experience in at a growth company and in the software or professional services industry, is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
  with performance-based incentives.
• Stock options
  (for eligible candidates).
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  .
• Opportunities for professional development
  , including workshops, training sessions, and tech talks.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment
  , fostering innovation and growth.