Financial Controller - CFO

Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: India (Remote / Hybrid)

Reports To: CEO

Notice Period: Immediate

Education :Professional certification such as CA (Chartered Accountant), CPA, or CMA is highly desirable.

Shift Requirement: Broad US Eastern Time (EST) overlap required

Mandatory: Proven hands-on accounting experience handling both US and India corporate markets, tax laws, and compliance

Kochasoft is seeking an experienced, hands-on Financial Controller to oversee and streamline our global financial operations. This role is pivotal in managing our corporate accounting, compliance, and financial reporting across multiple international borders. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in both US and Indian financial landscapes and regulations, with a strong preference for candidates who also understand Canadian market compliance.

As a key leader in a fast-paced IT Managed Services environment, you will be responsible for ensuring robust internal controls, driving accurate multi-currency consolidations, and leading the implementation and optimization of our financial systems—specifically Microsoft Dynamics.

Key Responsibilities

1. Global Accounting & Financial Management

• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, and Revenue Recognition for an IT Managed Services model (including recurring revenue and project-based milestones).
• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate consolidated financial statements across US, India, and Canadian legal entities.
• Manage multi-currency transactions, intercompany transfer pricing, and foreign exchange (FX) risk mitigation.

2. Regulatory Compliance & Taxation

• Ensure absolute compliance with US GAAP and Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) / Companies Act regulations. Experience with Canadian accounting standards (ASPE/IFRS) is highly preferred.
• Oversee tax compliance, filings, and reporting across all three regions (including US federal/state corporate taxes, Indian GST and TDS, and Canadian corporate/provincial taxes).
• Coordinate internal and external audit processes across international jurisdictions.

3. Systems & Process Optimization

• Act as the functional financial lead for the setup, configuration, and day-to-day management of Microsoft Dynamics, ensuring it is optimized for multi-entity, global operations.
• Establish, monitor, and enforce robust internal financial controls and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to safeguard corporate assets.

4. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial variance analysis, KPIs, and operational dashboards for executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Assist in corporate budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and working capital management to support global growth initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional certification such as CA (Chartered Accountant), CPA, or CMA is highly desirable.
• Experience:
• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5+ years in a Controller or equivalent leadership role.
• Mandatory: Proven hands-on accounting experience handling both US and India corporate markets, tax laws, and compliance.
• Preferred: Direct experience managing Canadian financial compliance and regulations.
• Direct background in IT Managed Services, Cloud Services, or Tech Consulting is required. Must understand utilization metrics, recurring revenue streams (ARR/MRR), and tech professional services margins.
• Hands-on experience setting up, migrating, or deeply managing financials within Microsoft Dynamics is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional English verbal and written communication skills are non-negotiable. You must be comfortable presenting financial data to US-based executives and external partners.
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule that provides significant daily overlap with the US Eastern Time (EST) zone for meetings, collaboration, and real-time reporting.