Finance Manager
TLDR
Own month-end close, reporting, and compliance for a SaaS startup, coordinating with global teams to enforce US GAAP and strengthen controllership.
This role is with one of our portfolio companies.
About the Role
We are looking for a Finance Manager to support a controllership function for US based startup. This role sits within the India-based finance team and works closely with founders & leadership team on compliance, reporting, and controllership matters. The ideal candidate combines strong Indian accounting fundamentals with a working knowledge of US GAAP and compliance frameworks, gained through prior experience in a SaaS or GCC environment.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Own and manage month-end and quarter-end close processes in line with the requirements
- Set up and lead the controllership on reporting, reconciliations, and compliance deliverables
- Ensure adherence to regulatory and statutory compliance requirements relevant to the entity
- Partner with cross-functional teams (India and US) to streamline financial processes and reporting timelines
- Drive process improvements and standardization across controllership workflows
- Support internal and external audit requirements, including liaising with auditors on queries
- Prepare financial schedules, variance analyses, and management reports as needed
Candidate Profile
- Qualified Chartered Accountant (India) with 4–6 years of experience
- Current or prior experience working within a SaaS OR GCC (Global Capability Center) set up in India, with direct exposure to a US country.
- Strong understanding of US GAAP, along with Indian accounting standards
- Excellent communication skills, given the need to coordinate closely with US-based stakeholders.
Benefits
Remote-Friendly
Fully remote role
Elevation Capital partners with innovative startups in the technology sector, providing resources and expertise to help them grow and achieve their strategic objectives. We focus on financial operations and planning, ensuring our portfolio companies are set up for success in a competitive market.