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