Finance & Accounting Manager – D2C Bridge Associates

The Corporate Institute; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute is seeking a hands-on Finance & Accounting Manager to lead the finance function for a fast-growing D2C brand. You will own day-to-day accounting operations, ensure timely month-end close, and implement strong financial controls while partnering with the business on strategic financial decisions.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in Finance & Accounts, CA/CMA/MBA Finance preferred, with FMCG/D2C/Retail or E‑commerce experience and strong GST/TDS, audits, MIS, P&L and working

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounts.
• CA / CMA / MBA Finance preferred; strong candidates from a relevant commerce/finance background may also be considered.
• Experience in D2C, FMCG, Consumer, Retail or E-commerce is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of GST, TDS, audits and financial controls.
• Hands-on experience with MIS, P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and working capital.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate and timely books of accounts.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, GST, TDS and other statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants and external stakeholders.
• Strengthen internal controls, accounting processes and SOPs.
• Partner with founders, leadership and business teams on financial planning and decision-making.

Skills

Financial analysis

MIS reporting

P&L management

Balance sheet

Cash flow management

Working capital

GST compliance

ERP systems

Education

CA / CMA / MBA Finance

Commerce/finance background

Tools

ERP systems

Auditing coordination

Job description

Finance & Accounting Manager D2C Brand (6-8 yrs)

Role Overview:

We are looking for a hands-on Finance & Accounting Manager to manage the finance and accounting function for a fast-growing D2C business. The role will be responsible for ensuring strong financial controls, accurate accounting, timely reporting and effective working-capital management while partnering closely with the business on financial decision-making.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in FMCG / D2C / Consumer / Retail businesses, be comfortable working in a high-growth environment and have a strong understanding of inventory, marketplace/e-commerce accounting and multi-channel revenues.

Accounting & Controllership:

• – Own day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate and timely books of accounts.
• – Manage month-end and year-end closing, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• – Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, GST, TDS and other statutory requirements.
• – Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants and external stakeholders.
• – Strengthen internal controls, accounting processes and SOPs.

MIS & Business Finance:

• – Prepare monthly MIS, P&L, balance sheet and cash-flow reports.
• – Provide meaningful analysis on revenue, gross margins, contribution margins, expenses and profitability.
• – Track budgets vs. actuals and highlight key variances and business drivers.
• – Develop dashboards and reports for management to support decision-making.
• – Work closely with business teams to improve profitability and cost efficiency.

D2C / E-commerce Finance:

• – Manage accounting and reconciliations across D2C website, marketplaces and other sales channels.
• – Reconcile payment gateways, marketplace settlements, returns, refunds, discounts and promotional spends.
• – Ensure accurate revenue recognition and channel-wise profitability.
• – Track commissions, logistics costs, COD charges, marketplace deductions and other channel-related expenses.

Inventory & Working Capital:

• – Monitor inventory accounting, stock reconciliation and provisions for slow-moving / obsolete inventory.
• – Work closely with supply chain and operations teams on inventory planning and working capital.
• – Monitor receivables, payables and cash conversion cycle.
• – Ensure timely vendor reconciliations and payment planning.
• – Identify opportunities to improve cash flows and working-capital efficiency.

Business Partnering:

• – Partner with founders, leadership and business teams on financial planning and decision-making.
• – Support pricing, product profitability, cost analysis and new business initiatives.
• – Provide financial insights to help improve margins and overall business performance.

Candidate Profile:

• – 5-8 years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounts.
• – CA / CMA / MBA Finance preferred; strong candidates from a relevant commerce/finance background may also be considered.
• – Experience in D2C, FMCG, Consumer, Retail or E-commerce is strongly preferred.
• – Strong understanding of accounting, GST, TDS, audits and financial controls.
• – Hands‑on experience with MIS, P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and working capital.
• – Experience managing marketplace / e-commerce reconciliations will be an advantage.