Overview
About the Role:
We are looking for a Finance Controller to own and scale the finance operations function in a high-growth, tech-driven environment. The role requires a professional with a strong foundation in Big 5 firms and proven experience in tech-first companies, start-ups, or high-growth businesses.
This position goes beyond traditional reporting-it demands a leader with systems thinking, strong finance operations expertise, and the ability to partner with business and tech teams to design scalable processes and governance frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
– Lead and oversee finance operations including payables, receivables, reconciliations, cash flow management, and process controls.
– Partner with technology teams to design, implement, and enhance finance systems, ensuring automation and scalability.
– Drive policies and operational governance, influencing business stakeholders on compliance, process integrity, and efficiency.
– Develop SOPs and control mechanisms that ensure smooth operations while enabling agility for business growth.
– Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify process gaps and implement tech-enabled solutions.
– Ensure alignment of finance operations with regulatory requirements while simplifying workflows for the business.
– Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance operations team.
Key Requirements
– CA with 10-15 years of experience in finance roles, with strong exposure to finance operations and systems thinking.
– Prior grounding with a Big 5 audit firm.
– Experience in start-up, or high-growth companies
– Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence policies and operational decisions.
– Proven ability to work closely with technology teams to design and optimize systems.