Finance Controller | CA/MBA | Startup

Corenza; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Corenza is seeking a Finance Controller to lead end-to-end monthly close for India and US entities, ensuring accurate, compliant financials. You will manage GL/AR/AP/FA, intercompany transactions, and consolidation, while building robust accounting policies and controls.

The role requires hands-on ERP implementation experience (NetSuite/Zoho), Ind AS and US GAAP expertise, and strong interaction with auditors. Prior Big 4 exposure is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA with Big 4 exposure preferred.
• 5–8 years in finance; 3+ years in high-growth tech/startup.
• Experience scaling a finance function with processes and controls.
• Hands-on ERP implementation experience (NetSuite/Zoho/Tally).
• Strong knowledge of Ind AS and US GAAP; multi-entity consolidation.
• Audits: direct collaboration with statutory auditors.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end monthly close for India and US entities with on-time reporting.
• Maintain GL, AP, AR, and fixed asset registers across both entities.
• Ensure Ind AS for India and US GAAP for the US entity.
• Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and consolidated reporting.
• Prepare audit-ready financials and be primary contact for auditors.
• Build and document accounting policies, internal controls, and approval workflows.

Skills

ERP implementation

Intercompany consolidation

US GAAP & Ind AS

Financial controls

Audit liaison

Education

CA or CPA

Tools

NetSuite

Zoho Books

Carta

Job description

The company operates in the SaaS/IT Product industry, providing enterprise-focused AI and machine learning infrastructure and software solutions.

Job Description

Controllership & Monthly Close:

• Own end-to-end monthly close for India and US entities with zero surprises — on time, every time
• Maintain general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed asset register across both entities
• Ensure full compliance with Ind AS for the India entity and US GAAP for the US entity
• Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and consolidated reporting across Ensemble Labs Inc (US) and Ensemble Labs Private Limited (India)
• Prepare audit-ready financials and serve as the primary point of contact for statutory auditors
• Build and document accounting policies, internal controls, and approval workflows from scratch

ERP Implementation & Finance Systems:

• Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of the finance technology stack — ERP (NetSuite, Zoho Books, or equivalent), billing (Chargebee, Stripe), payroll (Gusto, Deel), expense management (Brex, Ramp), and FP&A tooling
• Build the quote-to-cash process — clean invoicing, collections, and DSO management from day one
• Implement ASC 606 / Ind AS 115 compliant revenue recognition for SaaS contracts including deferred revenue and ARR hygiene
• Set up spend controls, procurement policies, and card programs that scale with headcount growth
• Support SOC 2 evidence collection for finance-related processes and controls

Statutory Compliance & Tax:

• Own all India statutory compliance — GST filing and reconciliation (including OIDAR obligations), TDS deduction and remittance, ROC filings, and transfer pricing documentation between entities
• Manage US compliance — federal and state tax filings, Delaware franchise tax, sales tax nexus monitoring, and R&D tax credit claims under IRC Section 41
• Handle cross-border compliance including withholding tax on payments to foreign vendors and partners, DTAA planning, and permanent establishment risk management
• Administer ESOP and cap table on Carta — grants, exercises, 409A valuations, Form 3921, and India ESOP compliance under FEMA and Income Tax Act
• Run US and India payroll with vendors ensuring statutory compliance across both jurisdictions

Treasury & Cash Management:

• Own banking relationships, FX management, and intercompany settlements between India and US entities
• Manage accounts payable, vendor onboarding, and procurement — ensuring clean audit trails

Requirements:

• CA or CPA qualification — Big 4 or top-tier audit background strongly preferred
• 5 to 8 years of finance experience with a minimum of 3 years in a fast-paced startup or high-growth technology company
• Demonstrable experience scaling a finance function — you have built processes, implemented controls, and set up systems where none existed before
• Hands‑on ERP implementation experience — you have led or been central to at least one ERP rollout (NetSuite, Zoho Books, Tally, or equivalent)
• Strong working knowledge of both Ind AS and US GAAP — multi-entity consolidation is familiar territory
• Deep understanding of Indian statutory compliance — GST, TDS, ROC, transfer pricing — and US compliance including federal tax, Delaware, and R&D credits
• Experience working directly with statutory auditors — you have owned the audit process, not just supported it
• Fluency with SaaS metrics and revenue recognition under ASC 606 / Ind AS 115

Good to have:

• Experience with ESOP administration and cap table management on Carta or equivalent
• Working knowledge of cross-border tax compliance — DTAA, FEMA, OIDAR, withholding tax on foreign payments
• Familiarity with SOC 2, ISO 27001, or enterprise security review processes
• Exposure to US R&D credit claims and India GST refund processes
• Experience in an AI, infrastructure, SaaS, or developer tools company
• Comfort with BI tools and financial modelling beyond standard accounting software