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Peak Xv Partners
Job Title: Financial Controller
Location: Bengaluru, India
Experience: 8–10 years
Reporting To: Head of Finance
Industry: Consumer Internet / Fintech / Health Tech
About the Company
We are a fast-growing, Series B-funded consumer internet company with a mission to redefine our category through technology, transparency, and innovation. Backed by top-tier investors, we are scaling rapidly and building a world-class team to power our next phase of growth.
About the Role
As Financial Controller, you will play a critical role in building a robust financial backbone for the company. You’ll lead accounting, statutory compliance, audits, internal controls, and financial governance while enabling business agility. This is a high-impact role in a fast-paced, startup environment.
Key Responsibilities
💼 Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Oversee day-to-day financial operations, GL, AP/AR, payroll, and reconciliations
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Ind AS
- Implement and maintain accurate accounting processes and systems
📊 Controls & Compliance
- Lead the implementation and monitoring of internal controls
- Ensure full compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements (Income Tax, GST, ROC, etc.)
- Drive the creation and documentation of SOPs for key financial processes
📑 Audit & Governance
- Own the audit process (Statutory, Internal, and Tax audits) end to end
- Liaise with auditors, legal, and consultants for timely and clean closures
- Ensure accurate and timely filing of returns and regulatory submissions
🧾 Taxation
- Manage direct and indirect taxation, including TDS, GST, and transfer pricing compliance
- Handle assessments and notices in coordination with tax advisors
🧩 Business Partnering & Systems
- Support the Head of Finance in strategic financial planning and budgeting
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, HR, and Operations to ensure alignment
- Work with tech/product teams to integrate financial systems with business operations
What We're Looking For
- 8–10 years of experience in finance and accounting, ideally in startups or high-growth tech companies in the consumer internet, fintech, or health tech domains
- Strong accounting background; CA preferred (CPA/ICWA/MBA Finance may also be considered)
- Prior experience leading statutory audits, compliance, and tax matters
- Deep understanding of Ind AS, GST, TDS, and Companies Act regulations
- Excellent process orientation with ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels
- Comfort working in fast-paced, ambiguous, and dynamic environments
- Strong communication and leadership skills to work cross-functionally and manage teams
Why Join Us?
- Work closely with top leadership and shape the finance function at a high-growth company
- A culture that values ownership, innovation, and speed
- Competitive compensation, ESOPs, and a fast-track career path
- Opportunity to work at the intersection of consumer tech and financial innovation