Director - Finance

Neara; Mumbai; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 12,000,000; Full time

Job summary

CleverTap is seeking a Director of Finance to own end-to-end Order-to-Cash, Global Payables, Controllership, and Compliance across our multi-entity setup. You will partner with the CFO on treasury, tax, ESOP, and strategic restructurings, ensuring zero missed timelines and robust financial controls.

The role demands 10+ years post‑qualification, CA or equivalent, and hands‑on leadership of global financial operations, including cross‑border tax and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• CA with 10+ years of post‑qualification experience in a global SaaS/tech company.
• Hands‑on experience owning order‑to‑cash and global payables at scale across entities/geographies.
• Strong controllership ownership with calendars, compliance tracking, and audit readiness.
• Working knowledge of India cross‑border tax/regulatory frameworks: GST, TDS, RBI/FEMA, MCA.

Responsibilities

• Lead global controllership, timely close, reporting, and execution of core finance processes.
• Manage statutory, tax, and regulatory compliance across all entities, with zero breaches.
• Coordinate audits (internal, external, statutory) and maintain robust SOPs and internal controls.
• Drive global tax planning, compliance, and process improvements.

Skills

Order-to-Cash

Global Payables

Controllership

Compliance

Tax

ERP / Financial Systems

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent

Tools

NetSuite

ERP systems

Job description

Director - Finance

Job type: Full Time · Department: Finance · Work type: On-Site

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

About the Role:

As a Director - Finance at CleverTap you’ll play a critical role to own end-to-end Order-to-Cash, Global Payables, Controllership, and Compliance operations across CleverTap’s multi-entity global structure. In this role, You will run the Global Controllership Algorithm and Compliance Calendar with zero missed timelines, drive AI-led transformation across finance operations, and act as a hands‑on operating partner to the CFO on treasury, tax, ESOP, and the ongoing Reverse Flip restructuring.

What will you do :

Controllership & Compliance

• Lead global controllership, ensuring timely financial close, reporting, and execution of key finance processes.
• Manage statutory, tax, and regulatory compliance across all global entities with zero compliance breaches.
• Coordinate internal, external, and statutory audits while maintaining robust SOPs and internal controls.
• Drive global tax planning, compliance, and process improvements.

Payroll, ESOP & Equity Management

• Oversee accurate and compliant payroll across all regions.
• Manage global ESOP administration, cap table, valuations, and equity accounting.
• Ensure investor, M&A, and due diligence readiness for equity‑related matters.

MIS, Treasury & Cost Management

• Deliver monthly MIS, Board reports, investor reporting, and business performance insights.
• Manage global treasury, FX, banking relationships, and inter‑company funding.
• Drive reporting automation, cost optimization, and customer profitability analysis.

Corporate Restructuring & Transfer Pricing

• Lead finance workstreams for Reverse Flip, mergers, and corporate restructuring initiatives.
• Manage transfer pricing, cross‑border tax planning, and global regulatory compliance.
• Support IP structuring, POEM/PE assessments, and post‑restructuring finance integration

What are we looking for ?

Must Have:

• Chartered Accountant, or equivalent finance qualification, with 10+ years of post‑qualification experience in a Global SaaS/technology company
• Hands‑on experience owning order‑to‑cash and global payables operations at scale, across multiple entities and geographies
• Demonstrated ownership of a controllership function – structured activity calendars, compliance tracking, and audit readiness
• Working knowledge of India and cross‑border tax and regulatory frameworks: GST, TDS, RBI/FEMA, MCA, and withholding tax regimes
• Exposure to ESOP administration, cap table management, and business valuation coordination (409A / Rule 3(viii))
• NetSuite or equivalent ERP experience – hands‑on, not just oversight
• Mumbai‑based or willing to relocate; WFO

Good to have :

• Experience with corporate restructuring, Reverse Flip, mergers, NCLT processes, and cross‑border regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of transfer pricing, treasury management, FX exposure, hedging, and working capital planning.
• Experience building compliance frameworks for multi‑entity, global organizations.
• Exposure to AI‑led finance transformation and automation of finance processes.
• Ability to build SOPs, mentor teams, drive process improvements, and manage audit and close‑cycle pressures effectively.

Who will you report to:

Head of Finance

Why join us

• Contribute to a product backed by 11 technology patents, showcasing industry‑leading innovation.
  You are passionate about technology and its impact on the high‑growth mobile technology space
• Power personalized engagement at scale, processing over 30 billion events daily and reaching 3+ billion devices worldwide.
• Flourish in an Environment that Nurtures Growth and Curiosity

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About CleverTap

CleverTap is the world’s leading AI-first, all‑in‑one customer engagement and retention platform, redefining how brands build lasting customer relationships in the Agentic era. Powered by its proprietary CleverAI™ Decisioning Engine and the Agentic Universe, CleverTap enables autonomous, real‑time decision‑making that helps organizations deliver 1:1 individualized experiences at scale while maximizing ROI.

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