Financial Controller

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting, and

internal controls across our global operations, including India, USA, and UK entities. This role is

responsible for ensuring integrated, multi-GAAP financial reporting, statutory and regulatory

compliance across jurisdictions, and building a unified controllership framework for a listed

multinational group. The role requires strong command over Indian regulations (Ind AS, SEBI

LODR, Companies Act) as well as US (US GAAP, SOX) and UK (FRS 102/UK-adopted IFRS,

Companies House) requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Global Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Own consolidated group financial statements spanning India, US, and UK entities, ensuring accurate translation and elimination entries across multiple currencies and GAAPs.
• Ensure India entity reporting complies with Ind AS and Schedule III (Companies Act, 2013); US entity reporting complies with US GAAP; UK entity reporting complies with
• FRS 102 or UK-adopted IFRS as applicable.
• Coordinate quarterly, half-yearly, and annual results for stock exchange submissions (BSE/NSE) under SEBI LODR, incorporating consolidated global numbers.
• Manage month-end/quarter-end/year-end close calendars across time zones, ensuring consistent group reporting timelines.
• Standardize the chart of accounts, reporting templates, and consolidation logic across all geographies.

Taxation (Cross-Border)

• Oversee direct and indirect tax compliance in India (Income Tax, GST), US (federal/state tax, sales & use tax), and UK (Corporation Tax, VAT).
• Manage global transfer pricing policy, documentation, and intercompany agreements across India-US-UK transactions, ensuring arm length compliance and coordinated defense during tax audits/litigation.
• Partner with global tax advisors on repatriation strategy, withholding tax, double tax treaty (DTAA) applications, and permanent establishment risk management.
• Support group effective tax rate optimization while maintaining compliance in each jurisdiction.

Treasury, Forex &Working Capital

• Oversee global cash flow forecasting, intercompany funding, and working capital management across entities.
• Manage forex exposure arising from India-US-UK intercompany transactions and natural hedges; coordinate with group treasury on hedging strategy.
• Ensure compliance with RBI/FEMA regulations for cross-border transactions, ODI/FDI filings, and remittances.

Governance & Regulatory Liaison

• Support the Company Secretary and CFO on SEBI LODR disclosures, related party transactions, and corporate governance for the listed Indian parent/group entity.
• Ensure UK subsidiary governance obligations (statutory accounts filing, director responsibilities under Companies Act 2006) are met.
• Monitor US entity compliance with SEC/FASB updates (if applicable) and state-level regulatory requirements.

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

• Build and lead a global controllership team, with dotted-line coordination of local finance leads/controllers in the US and UK.
• Drive harmonization of ERP systems (Oracle/NetSuite) and reporting tools across entities; lead global IFC/SOX testing frameworks.
• Champion process automation, shared services adoption, and standardized global finance policies (accounting manual, delegation of authority, T&E policy, etc.).
• Act as a key partner to FP&A, business unit CFOs, and group finance leadership on global financial strategy.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory; CPA (US) and/or ACCA/ACA (UK) strongly preferred given multi-jurisdictional scope.
• Experience: 10-15 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 5-7 years managing controllership in listed entity or from BIG4 Assurance team handling listed entity.
• Big 4 background (own experience or extensive interaction) strongly preferred, ideally with cross-border audit or advisory exposure.
• Demonstrated experience with SOX compliance and multi-GAAP consolidation (Ind/AS/US GAAP/UK GAAP or IFRS) is essential.
• Prior experience in a SEBI-listed entity or an entity with SEC/UK regulatory obligationspreferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Deep technical expertise across Ind AS, US GAAP, UK GAAP/IFRS, and the ability to reconcile differences for group consolidation.
• Strong knowledge of Companies Act (India), SEBI LODR, SOX/SEC requirements (US), and Companies Act 2006/HMRC requirements (UK).
• Working knowledge of global transfer pricing frameworks and cross-border tax treaties.
• Strong ERP and consolidation tool expertise (SAP/Oracle/Hyperion/OneStream) and advanced Excel skills.
• Proven ability to manage remote/matrixed teams across time zones and build relationships with global stakeholders - Board, Audit Committee, auditors, regulators, and business unit leaders.
• Excellent communication skills to bridge technical accounting complexity with business and governance stakeholders across cultures.
• High ethical standards, strong control mindset, and comfort operating in a fast-paced,multi-entity listed environment.