Financial Controller

Work Flexibility: Hybrid What will you do: Provide strong leadership to design, implement, and monitor an effective internal control framework, partnering closely with FICM to drive robust control governance across channel partners. Oversee India banking, treasury operations, intercompany settlements, and accounting for two legal entities, ensuring timely payouts and liquidity management. Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with HK Finance Center and India teams, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, Indian GAAP, and Corporate Financial Instructions (CFIs). Advise business leadership on technical accounting, statutory reporting, complex transactions, and control requirements. Lead quarterly certifications, disclosures, and remediation plans in partnership with India MD, Finance Director, CFO, and Region Controller. Drive SOX and Non-SOX internal control governance, including process risk assessments, SOP documentation, control testing, monitoring, and remediation tracking. Lead internal and statutory audits, including inventory and fixed asset verifications, and manage external auditor relationships (e.g., Deloitte). Oversee statutory accounts, direct and indirect tax accounting, FEMA compliance, cost audits, and other regulatory requirements. Partner with FP&A, Operations, and Commercial teams on forecasts, non-recurring transactions, inventory governance, working capital, free cash flow optimization, and complex commercial contracts. Build strong finance leadership capability by training teams on financial reporting and US GAAP, contributing to talent development and strengthening the India finance leadership bench. What you need: 12–15+ years of post-qualification experience in senior finance leadership roles across financial reporting, controlling, audit, controls, and complex business environments. Chartered Accountant (mandatory); MBA from a top-tier business school preferred, with strong academic background in accounting/commerce/finance. Deep expertise in technical accounting (including US GAAP), SOX, internal control frameworks, audit processes, and regulatory compliance. Proven people leadership experience (5+ years) in senior finance roles such as FP&A, strategic finance, commercial finance, or business partnering. Strong business acumen with the ability to set agendas, drive actions, influence outcomes, and communicate clearly across diverse, multicultural stakeholders. Demonstrated integrity, executive presence, and big-picture leadership mindset; experience in captive centers and/or healthcare industry is a strong plus. Other requirements: Domestic and international travel as needed. Travel Percentage: 10%