Associate Director – Finance

Location: Mumbai

Team: Finance

About CoinDCX:

At CoinDCX, we are on a mission to lead the change towards a decentralised world, and we believe our employees are at the heart of it.

Our journey over the past five years has been exhilarating as we have made significant strides - from becoming a unicorn to being a compliant exchange, onboarding over 15 million users, to launching an innovative self-custodial DeFi app called Okto. We are backed by investors such as Pantera, B Capital Group, Bain Capital Ventures, and Coinbase Ventures, among others.

Building on this momentum, our focus now is on developing cutting-edge products, addressing accessibility and security challenges, and bridging the gap between people and Web3 technologies.

Join us at CoinDCX, where CHANGE STARTS TOGETHER, and be part of an exciting journey to shape the future of the Web3 space. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, ample opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the crypto and Web3 ecosystem.

The Web 3 space is still new and we're just getting started!

Inside CoinDCX's Finance Team

Bring your unique finance skills into play and help drive our efforts to innovate and expand the VDA, web3 and blockchain space. As part of our finance team, you will be responsible for maintaining the financial records of the firm, regulating cash flow across all departments, handling overseas accounts while at the same time maintaining focus on Indian clients.

If you're familiar with financial coding and GST & RBI regulations in relation to cryptocurrency, you are exactly who we're looking for!

With 2+ crore Indians trusting us, our ultimate goal is to make VDA accessible to every Indian and we're looking for equally talented VDA and web3 enthusiasts to join us in our journey to bring in this change together. Coin your trust in us as we create magic together!

Who you are:

Even if you don't know everything about VDA, you love to learn and solve for it

You take ownership and have a thirst for excellence

You have a result oriented and impact driven mindset

You grow while helping others grow with you

You have an attention to detail and passion for quality

You thrive on change

You're passionate about everything VDA and Web3.0

You love exploring new ideas to build something useful

You are always curious to learn more

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Associate Director – Finance to strengthen and scale the finance function of a fast-growing, technology-led Web3 and VDA business.

This is a critical finance leadership role with responsibility across financial consolidation and reporting, reconciliations, controllership, treasury and accounts payable, internal controls and finance transformation. The role will partner closely with the Head of Finance and senior leadership to strengthen governance, improve reporting quality and build scalable finance processes.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Consolidation & Reporting

Lead the month-end and year-end close, group consolidation and financial reporting across multiple entities.

Drive intercompany reconciliations, eliminations, consolidation adjustments and standardisation of accounting and reporting practices.

Oversee critical reconciliations across intercompany balances, VDA/crypto assets, INR/fiat balances, banks, customer assets and liabilities, exchanges and other key accounts.

Ensure timely identification, investigation and resolution of reconciliation breaks, aged items and reporting differences.

Drive automation and process improvements to enable faster closes and stronger financial insights.

Treasury & Accounts Payable Management

Oversee cash and liquidity management, banking operations, fund movements and payment governance.

Strengthen accounts payable, vendor payments, ageing and payment controls.

Improve cash visibility, forecasting, automation and efficiency across treasury and payment processes.

Build strong ownership, review mechanisms and controls across treasury and AP operations.

Internal Controls & Finance Process Transformation

Strengthen ICFR, internal controls and governance across key finance processes.

Identify control gaps, operational risks and process inefficiencies and drive sustainable remediation.

Drive automation and standardisation across finance systems, reconciliations and operational processes.

Partner with Technology, Data and business teams on ERP optimisation and finance transformation initiatives.

Support internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of audit observations.

Strategic Finance & IPO Readiness

Support strategic initiatives including fundraising, M&A, financial due diligence and new business initiatives.

Partner with senior leadership on complex financial, accounting and business matters.

Help build finance processes, reporting and governance capabilities aligned with a larger and more mature organisation.

Exposure to IPO readiness, financial reporting and governance will be an added advantage.

You'll Excel If You Have

Experience

8–10 years of relevant post-qualification experience in finance, controllership, accounting, financial reporting or consolidation.

Strong experience in consolidation, financial reporting, reconciliations, ICFR/internal controls and audit management.

Experience in treasury management and accounts payable oversight will be preferred.

Experience in a Big 4 and/or high-growth, technology-led or complex business environment will be an advantage.

Exposure to Fintech, Financial Services, Payments, Crypto/VDA or similar industries will be preferred.

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.

An additional MBA or relevant professional qualification will be an advantage.

Systems & Technology

Strong understanding of finance systems, ERP platforms and finance process automation.

Experience in finance transformation, process improvement or ERP implementation.

Oracle NetSuite Experience Will Be Preferred.

Interest in leveraging automation, analytics and AI to improve finance processes and controls.

Leadership & Mindset

Strong leadership and people-management capabilities.

Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced environment.

Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

High ownership, accountability and focus on execution.

A builder mindset with the ability to standardise, scale and continuously improve finance processes and teams.

You'll Know You're Winning When

Within 12-18 months, you will be expected to:

Strengthen and scale group consolidation, financial reporting and critical reconciliation processes.

Improve the quality, accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting and month-end closure.

Build stronger treasury, payment governance and finance controls.

Develop a high-performing finance team with clear ownership and accountability.

Strengthen finance systems and processes to support the organisation's next phase of growth.

Hiring Process

Here's what your journey with us looks like:

Application Review – We assess for skills, alignment, and intent

Recruiter Connect – A short conversation to understand you better

Functional Round(s) – Deep dive into your approach, craft, and problem-solving

Assignment / Simulation Round - Depends on Role

A take-home task or live problem-solving exercise to understand how you think and execute in real scenarios

Culture & Values Discussion – A conversation to understand our ways of working and how you thrive best

Founder Conversation (Optional) – For certain roles and senior levels, you may meet our founders to explore strategic alignment and long-term fit

Where We Work

We believe the best ideas emerge when people build together. Collaboration, speed and trust come alive when teams share the same space.

With this belief, we operate as a work-from-office organisation. This role is based out of our Mumbai office, where energy, alignment and innovation move in real time.

Perks That Empower You

We believe great people deserve great experiences.

Design Your Own Benefits: Flexible perks to match your lifestyle

Unlimited Wellness Leaves: Rest and recharge as you need

Mental Wellness Support: Access to therapy and wellness resources

Learning Sessions: Bi-weekly learning and growth opportunities

Ready to Build What's Next

If you're looking for a role that gives you direct access to high-stakes decisions, deep impact and a chance to build the future of finance, this is it.

Join CoinDCX and help us make crypto accessible to every Indian, together.

Associate Director - Finance