Assistant Financial Controller/Financial Controller

Role Overview We are looking for a high-caliber finance professional who will play a pivotal role in strengthening financial governance, enabling business strategy, and driving operational excellence. This role goes beyond traditional controllership. You will act as a trusted partner to leadership, ensuring financial discipline while supporting growth, expansion, and long-term value creation. Key Responsibilities: Financial Management & Controllership Lead and oversee the preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Ensure strong internal controls, accounting accuracy, and compliance with statutory norms (GST, TDS, Income Tax, Companies Act, etc.) Manage treasury functions including cash flow forecasting, fund management, and working capital optimization. Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable and fixed assets management. Budgeting & Forecasting Drive the annual budgeting process in collaboration with business units. Monitor financial performance against budget and forecasts; highlight variances with actionable insights. Prepare financial models to support business decisions and expansion plans. Compliance & Audit Coordinate with statutory, internal, and tax auditors to ensure timely completion of audits. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements across multiple geographies where iDC operates. Implement and maintain policies to meet corporate governance standards. Business Partnering Work closely with senior management to provide strategic inputs on profitability improvement, cost control, and business expansion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Sales, HR, etc.) to ensure alignment of financial goals. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Directly manage, mentor, and review the work of finance team. Set clear responsibilities, review mechanisms, and performance standards within the finance team. Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and investors. Qualifications and experience: Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, or equivalent professional qualification. 6-10 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in Startups, Education, EdTech or impact- driven organizations. Strong exposure to financial controllership, audits, taxation, and MIS reporting. Good understanding of FCRA and NGO related provisions and reporting Experience in Big 4/Consulting firms will be a plus Skills and Competencies: Strong core accounting knowledge with hands-on experience managing end-to-end finance operations, tax laws, and compliance requirements. Strong analytical skills with experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and dashboards. Proficiency in ERP systems (TallyERP) and MS office. High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and timeliness. Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.