Financial Controller

We are looking for a highly experienced Finance Leader / CFO-level professional in India who has substantial experience working directly with U.S.-based companies.

We need someone who can work closely with a U.S. business owner and own the financial function—including financial reporting, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, controls, and strategic decision-making.

You must have hands-on experience with:

• U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP)
• U.S. financial reporting and accounting practices
• U.S. companies, preferably working directly with U.S. clients or management
• U.S. tax and compliance concepts
• U.S. accounting systems and financial processes
• Communicating with U.S. business owners, executives, CPAs, or auditors

• Act as the senior financial advisor to the U.S. client
• Own and oversee the company's financial reporting and accounting function
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements
• Develop budgets, forecasts, cash-flow projections, and financial models
• Monitor profitability, margins, working capital, and cash flow
• Provide management with clear financial insights and recommendations
• Establish and improve financial controls and processes
• Analyze financial performance and identify risks and opportunities
• Work with external CPAs, tax professionals, auditors, and other advisors
• Support tax planning and financial compliance in coordination with U.S. professionals
• Assist with business planning, growth strategy, acquisitions, investments, and other major financial decisions
• Build dashboards and KPIs that help leadership understand the health of the business
• Translate complex financial information into simple, actionable recommendations for business owners
• Help the client make better decisions around hiring, pricing, expenses, investments, and growth

• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience
• Previous experience in a CFO, VP Finance, Finance Director, Controller, or equivalent senior role
• Significant hands-on experience working with U.S. companies - mandatory
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Experience with accounting/ERP platforms such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets and financial modeling skills
• CPA, CA, CMA, MBA Finance, or similar advanced qualification preferred

Thanks