Associate Director - Finance & Accounting

ITILITE; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ITILITE is seeking an ambitious Associate Director of Finance & Accounting to own the entire financial function. You will drive daily accounting, strategic planning, and FinOps optimization in a fast-growing startup.

The role requires 5-6 years in Finance/Operations, professional credentials (CA/CPA/MBA), and hands-on experience with Zoho Books. Bengaluru-based with a strong emphasis on reporting and governance.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of accounting principles (Ind AS/IFRS/GAAP) and hands-on experience with Zoho Books or similar ERP
• Proven ability to marry finance with operations using data to drive improvements
• Strong analytical skills to model scenarios and translate numbers into business actions
• Excellent communication skills to present financial data to leadership and investors

Responsibilities

• Own bookkeeping and produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Lead FinOps initiatives to optimize vendor payments, refunds, reconciliation processes.
• Manage treasury, cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships.
• Ensure revenue recognition is accurate and explore pricing/opportunity improvements.
• Prepare investor updates, dashboards, and board-level reporting.
• Drive budgeting and forecasting processes to guide strategic growth.

Skills

FinOps mindset

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

CA/CPA/MBA (Finance)

Tools

Zoho Books

ERP systems

Job description

ITILITE is a leading global brand in Business Travel, Expense & Card Management. We operate a B2B SaaS platform serving customers across the US and India, helping companies simplify travel and expense while making it an enjoyable experience for employees.

We are Series C funded, having raised ~$50M from global Tier 1 investors including Tiger Global, Z47, Greenoaks, and Dharana Capital

About the Role

We are seeking an ambitious, hands-on, and strategically-minded Associate Director, Finance & Accounting to own the entire financial function of the company. You will be the custodian of our financial health, driving everything from daily operational accounting to strategic financial planning and FinOps optimization. This is a high-impact role requiring strong technical accounting knowledge, a detail-oriented mindset, and a proactive approach to business growth and efficiency.

Experience:

5-6 years of progressive experience in Finance, Accounting, and Operations, ideally within a fast-paced startup environment. CA/CPA/MBA (Finance) preferred.

Key Responsibilities

1. Core Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Bookkeeping Ownership: Fully manage and oversee all accounting operations using Zoho Books (or similar cloud accounting software).
• Timely Accounting: Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant recording of all revenue, expenses, assets, and liabilities.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements for internal and external stakeholders.

2. FinOps, Treasury & Expense Control

• FinOps & Operational Problem Solving: Spearhead FinOps initiatives focused on optimizing and automating operational financial workflows, including streamlining the lifecycle of vendor payments, customer refunds, financial reconciliation processes, etc.
• Treasury Management: Manage working capital, monitor cash flow, and optimize bank relationships and internal treasury processes.
• Expense Controller: Implement and enforce robust internal controls and policies to manage and optimise operating expenses.

3. Revenue Assurance & Ownership

• Revenue Assurance: Assume full responsibility for the company's revenue cycle, ensuring all revenue is correctly recognized, collected efficiently, and accounted for with zero leakage.
• Opportunity Identification: Work closely with business teams to identify and validate new opportunities for revenue generation or pricing structure optimization.

4. Investor Relations & Strategic Contribution

• Investor Reporting: Manage and prepare all financial and operational metrics/dashboards required for investor updates, board meetings, and due diligence.
• Strategic Decision Making: Partner with the leadership team to provide data-driven financial insights that inform critical strategic decisions on scaling, new market entry, and capital allocation.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process and continuous financial forecasting to guide the business towards its financial targets.

What You Bring

• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of accounting principles (Ind AS/IFRS/GAAP) and practical experience with Zoho Books or a similar ERP/accounting system.
• FinOps Mindset: Proven ability to marry finance with operations, using data and process to solve real-world business problems.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze complex financial data, model scenarios, and translate numbers into clear business insights and actions.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, capable of confidently presenting financial data to the leadership team and external investors.