Finance Controller

SwitchOn; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Job summary

SwitchON, a Bangalore-based deep-tech startup, seeks an experienced Finance Controller to own all financial operations.

Reporting to the Co-Founders, you will build the finance function from the ground up to support international expansion, increasing revenue complexity, and accountability to institutional investors.

You will implement scalable financial systems, improve controls, and partner with business leads to drive growth and strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• CA qualification mandatory.
• 6+ years post-qualification experience, ideally including time at a Big 4 or mid-tier audit firm and a high-growth startup.
• Strong command of Ind AS and US GAAP or IFRS.
• Hands-on experience with multi-entity and multi-currency financial consolidation.
• Familiarity with SaaS or technology business models, including revenue recognition and deferred revenue.
• Experience managing statutory audits and liaising with regulatory authorities (MCA, RBI, Income Tax).
• Prior exposure to investor reporting and fundraising due diligence is a strong plus.
• Excellent communication skills – able to translate complex financials for non-finance stakeholders.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and a bias for building systems.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end financial reporting: P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and MIS across India and international entities.
• Lead statutory compliance across India, US, and EU jurisdictions -- including tax filings, transfer pricing, and regulatory submissions.
• Build and manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes in close collaboration with business leads.
• Drive accounts receivable and payable discipline, with a focus on working capital optimization.
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, investors, and legal/secretarial partners (CA firms, CS firms).
• Own investor reporting -- board packs, quarterly updates, and ad hoc financial requests from institutional investors.
• Build scalable finance systems and processes -- ERP implementation, expense management, internal controls, and audit readiness.
• Support future fundraises, M&A activity, and due diligence processes as the business scales.

Skills

CA/Chartered Accountant

Financial reporting

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting & forecasting

Investor relations

Multi-entity consolidation

US GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Bangalore South, India | Posted on 05/22/2026

SwitchON is a Series B deep tech startup based out of Bangalore. We aim to eliminate defects in manufacturing by automating Quality Inspections using AI-powered Vision Inspection systems.

Our client base features industry leaders such as Unilever, ITC, P&G, Godrej, SKF, Bajaj, Brakes India, and many other prominent manufacturing giants. Our team is the heartbeat of our success, and we are on a mission to attract top-tier talent to join us in shaping the future. If you are passionate about solving problems & thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we want you to be a part of our journey.

Job Description

About Us

SwitchOn is a Bangalore-based deep-tech company on a mission to eliminate manufacturing defects with AI-powered vision inspection systems. Our platform, DeepInspect, is deployed on factory floors across India, Europe, and Southeast Asia, serving industry leaders such as Unilever, P&G, ITC, Maruti, and Bosch. We are Series B funded and scaling rapidly across geographies and verticals.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Finance Controller to own and lead all financial operations at SwitchOn. This is a foundational leadership role -- you will be the first dedicated finance leader on the ground, reporting directly to the Co-Founders. You will build the financial infrastructure that supports our next phase of growth: international expansion, increasing revenue complexity, and accountability to institutional investors.

You will not just report numbers -- you will help us understand them, act on them, and build the systems to scale with us.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end financial reporting: P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and MIS across India and international entities.
• Lead statutory compliance across India, US, and EU jurisdictions -- including tax filings, transfer pricing, and regulatory submissions.
• Build and manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes in close collaboration with business leads.
• Drive accounts receivable and payable discipline, with a focus on working capital optimization.
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, investors, and legal/secretarial partners (CA firms, CS firms).
• Own investor reporting -- board packs, quarterly updates, and ad hoc financial requests from institutional investors.
• Build scalable finance systems and processes -- ERP implementation, expense management, internal controls, and audit readiness.
• Support future fundraises, M&A activity, and due diligence processes as the business scales.

Requirements

• A CA (Chartered Accountant) qualification is mandatory.
• 6+ years of post-qualification experience, ideally including time at a Big 4 or mid-tier audit firm and a high-growth startup.
• Strong command of Indian accounting standards (Ind AS) and working knowledge of US GAAP or IFRS.
• Hands-on experience with multi-entity and multi-currency financial consolidation.
• Familiarity with SaaS or technology business models, including revenue recognition and deferred revenue.
• Experience managing statutory audits and liaising with regulatory authorities (MCA, RBI, Income Tax).
• Prior exposure to investor reporting and fundraising due diligence is a strong.
• Excellent communication skills – able to translate complex financials for non-finance stakeholders.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and a bias for building systems rather than

Why Join Us

• SwitchOn just closed its Series B and is entering its most ambitious phase -- new geographies, new verticals, and a growing institutional investor base. You will be building the finance function from the ground up at exactly the right moment.
• You will work directly with the Co-Founders and have a seat at the table on every major business decision. This is not a back-office role -- it is a strategic one.
• Our customers run some of the most complex manufacturing operations in the world. The financial complexity you will manage reflects that ambition.
• Meaningful ESOP participation at a post-Series B stage, with a clear path to CFO