Job Description

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP POSITION REPORTS TO: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, U.S DEPARTMENT: FINANCE POSITION LOCATION: VADODARA, GUJARAT, INDIA COMPANY BUDGET: UP TO ?50L FIXED + 20% VARIABLES ON FIXED POSITION SUMMARY The Vice President ? Assistant Controller will lead and manage the strategic and operational aspects of the capability center?s accounting organization, overseeing Corporate Accounting, Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), QSF Accounting, and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). This individual will be a key business partner to global stakeholders, ensuring seamless integration of financial and QSF accounting operations and contributing to the company?s growth through accurate and timely financial information. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Strategy: ? Set the strategic vision and direction for finance operations at the capability center ? Develop, lead and scale high-performing teams and culture across Corporate Accounting, AR, AP, FP&A and QSF Accounting ? Develop and maintain accounting controls, SLAs, and KPIs to ensure operational excellence and compliance ? Mentor Senior Managers with the goal of elevating their ownership, driving controls, and motivating their team Corporate Accounting: ? Manage full cycle accounting and reporting activities in collaboration with corporate HQ ? Drive continuous improvement in accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting standards. ? Ensure regulatory compliance with IFRS/GAAP and local statutory requirements, including the India books and records Accounts Payable & Receivable: ? Oversee end-to-end AP/AR processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of transactions ? Implement best practices in invoice processing, vendor management, collections, and cash application ? Monitor and drive efficiency improvements across payables and receivables cycles QSF Accounting: ? Oversee accounting, payments, and tax operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of transactions. ? Strategically review and modify workflows to streamline operations ? Deliver accurate and timely QSF reconciliations Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): ? Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling processes ? Deliver meaningful financial insights and dashboards for leadership to support strategic decision- making ? Partner with business units to assess financial impact of initiatives and provide proactive recommendations Transformation, Risk Management and Compliance: ? Drive digital transformation initiatives, including ERP optimization and automation of finance workflows ? Continually assess and maintain an effective control environment and enterprise risk management process ? Work with outside consultant to timely deliver and maintain the company?s compliance with government laws and regulations ? Identify opportunities to leverage AI/ML and analytics to streamline processes and enhance accuracy ? Work interdepartmentally with Operations to streamline hand-offs and data flows with an emphasis on repeatability and accuracy QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE ? CA/CMA required ? 15+ years of progressive experience in finance leadership roles, preferably in global fintech or capability centers ? Proven track record of managing large-scale finance operations in a global capability center or captive unit model is a plus ? Strong understanding of international accounting standards, financial controls, and reporting frameworks. ? Demonstrated success in building team culture that led to retention and growth of team ? Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills