Director of Finance And Accounting

As a seasoned Director of Finance & Accounting, you will be responsible for leading the finance function for the Indian GCC of our client, a US-based Software Product company. In this strategic and hands-on leadership role, you will oversee FP&A, controllership, compliance, and financial governance. Your role will be pivotal in collaborating with global finance and local leadership to ensure alignment between strategic objectives and financial performance. Your key responsibilities will include driving long-term financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. You will be tasked with aligning the financial strategy with both global and local business objectives, delivering actionable financial insights to support leadership decisions, and ensuring compliance with Indian and global accounting standards such as IFRS/GAAP. Additionally, you will lead statutory audits, regulatory filings, and corporate secretarial activities, manage tax (direct/indirect), transfer pricing, and regulatory assessments, and oversee annual plans, rolling forecasts, and variance analysis. Furthermore, you will be expected to lead financial efficiency and cost optimization initiatives, track and report key financial KPIs, oversee cash flow forecasting and fund management, build effective banking and treasury relationships, and implement working capital management best practices. As a seasoned professional, you will also play a key role in leading and mentoring a growing finance team, building scalable processes supporting global finance functions, and promoting a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement. Your role will involve acting as the finance bridge between India GCC, global HQ, and external partners, and working across time zones and cultures in a virtual, matrixed setup. To qualify for this position, you should hold a CA, CPA, MBA (Finance), or equivalent qualification, with at least 15+ years of progressive experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role in a tech-driven environment. You should possess a deep understanding of Indian statutory and tax regulations, be a strategic thinker with execution agility, and demonstrate strong business acumen and a commercial mindset. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, high integrity, and problem-solving ability are essential for this role. Experience working with global teams and cross-cultural environments will be advantageous as you navigate the complexities of the role.,