Job Title: Finance Controller
Location: Mumbai, India
Experience: 610 Years
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Finance
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
About ZingHR:
ZingHR is a leading SaaS-based HR Tech organization that enables enterprises to digitize and automate their end-to-end HR processes. With a strong presence across India and global markets, ZingHR delivers scalable, secure, and intelligent cloud solutions that enhance employee experience and organizational productivity.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Controller to manage ZingHR's financial operations. The Finance Controller will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and internal controls for ZingHR's operations. The ideal candidate should have a solid grounding in accounting principles, a strong understanding of SaaS-based financial models, and hands-on experience managing statutory audits, internal financial controls, and revenue recognition.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management & Reporting:
- Prepare and finalize monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance.
- Manage all accounting functions including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, billing, and revenue recognition for SaaS subscriptions.
- Drive budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting to support business goals.
- Oversee cash flow management, working capital monitoring, and fund utilization.
Audit, Compliance & Controls:
- Ensure full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements (GST, TDS, Income Tax, PF, ESIC, etc.).
- Manage internal and statutory audits, ensuring timely completion and adherence to IFC (Internal Financial Controls).
- Establish and maintain accounting policies, internal controls, and standard operating procedures.
Strategic & Operational Support:
- Partner with leadership to provide actionable financial insights and analysis for decision-making.
- Support cost optimization, financial automation, and process improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate with external partnersauditors, consultants, and banksto ensure efficient financial operations.
- Assist in financial due diligence and reporting for investors or board presentations, as required.
Team & Collaboration:
- Supervise and guide the finance and accounting team to ensure accuracy and accountability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (HR, Operations, Sales, Procurement) for financial planning and control.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory.
- 610 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or controllership, ideally within a SaaS / technology / IT services environment.
- Strong understanding of SaaS revenue models, including deferred revenue, accruals, and subscription accounting.
- Hands-on experience with statutory audits, tax compliance, and internal financial controls.
- Proficiency in ERP/Finance systems such as SAP, NetSuite, or Tally.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
Good to Have:
- Exposure to multi-entity or global operations.
- Experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A) and automation tools.
- Knowledge of funding, investor reporting, or SaaS metrics (ARR, CAC, churn, etc.).
