Associate VP – Finance (FP&A & Controllership)
Location: Ahmedabad, India
Shift: 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM IST (US overlap)
About Paperchase
Paperchase Accountancy is a fast-growing global finance and accounting services firm, with a strong presence across the US, UK, UAE, India, Europe, and Africa.
With over 20 years of deep domain expertise, we specialize in delivering end-to-end accounting solutions for the restaurant and hospitality industry—a sector we understand inside-out. Our long-standing partnerships with global restaurant brands enable us to deliver insightful, accurate, and business-critical financial reporting.
Today, we are a team of 1,300+ professionals worldwide, with a significant delivery center in India. At Paperchase, every team member plays a key role in driving financial clarity, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making for our clients.
As we continue to scale rapidly, we are focused on building a world-class finance function that supports strategic growth, strengthens financial discipline, and enables smarter business decisions across geographies.
About the Role
This is a high-visibility leadership role working directly with the CFO, COO, and CEO, acting as the CFO's key finance partner in India.
You will operate at the intersection of:
- FP&A & Strategic Finance
- Accounting & Controllership
- Business Partnering
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-ownership environments, enjoys solving complex business problems, and wants to build and scale finance processes from the ground up.
What You'll Be Driving
FP&A & Strategic Business Partnering
- Own financial models, forecasting, and performance analysis
- Drive insights on revenue, margins, pricing, and cost optimization
- Build and track key operational metrics (utilization, efficiency, capacity)
- Partner with business and leadership teams to influence decisions
- Lead budgeting cycles, quarterly forecasts, and board-level reporting
Accounting & Controllership Excellence
- Ensure high-quality, accurate, and timely monthly close
- Standardize balance sheet reconciliations and reporting practices
- Strengthen financial controls and improve reporting frameworks
- Drive process improvements and scalability across entities
- Mentor and elevate the quality of the finance team
Audit & Technical Accounting
- Lead coordination with auditors on complex areas
- Enhance audit readiness through strong documentation
- Provide technical accounting guidance across entities
- Ensure compliance with global accounting standards
CFO Office & Leadership Impact
- Act as the CFO's proxy in India during US business hours
- Translate strategic priorities into actionable financial plans
- Solve ambiguous, high-impact business problems
- Drive cross-functional finance leadership
- Play a key role in building and scaling the India finance function
What We're Looking For
- 12–15+ years of experience in Finance / Accounting / FP&A
- CA / CPA (or equivalent) strongly preferred
- Strong financial modelling, forecasting, and analytical skills
- Deep understanding of accounting and financial close processes
- Experience in multi-entity / global environments preferred
- Ability to operate independently with high ownership
- Advanced Excel skills (Power BI or similar tools is a plus)
- Interest in leveraging automation / AI in finance
- Strong communication skills with senior stakeholder exposure
Role Growth & Impact
- Start as a high-impact individual contributor
- Opportunity to build and lead FP&A / finance teams
- Direct influence on financial strategy and decision-making
Why This Role Stands Out
- Direct exposure to global leadership (CFO, COO, CEO)
- Opportunity to build and transform finance processes
- Blend of strategy, analytics, and accounting leadership
- High ownership, autonomy, and accelerated career growth
