Finance Manager

RSG Media Systems; Dadri; Hybrid; INR 8,00,000 - 12,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Finance Manager in Dadri, India, to oversee financial accounting, revenue recognition, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have 6–10 years of experience, including managing close cycles in a SaaS environment. This role involves team leadership, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration. Strong knowledge of US GAAP and Indian taxation is crucial, as well as excellent analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in accounting/finance roles, with 3 years in a SaaS/technology company.
• Experience managing financial reporting and close cycles.
• Knowledge of Indian taxation (GST, TDS, ROC) and basic US indirect tax concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the monthly financial close process for India and US.
• Oversee revenue recognition for SaaS subscriptions and audits.
• Drive cost optimization and manage vendor payments.
• Ensure compliance with India statutory regulations and tax filings.
• Support finance director in budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Strong knowledge of US GAAP

Excellent analytical skills

Strong command of Excel

People management experience

Excellent communication skills

Education

B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) / CA Inter / CPA/ CWA

Tools

QuickBooks

Tally

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Accounting & Month-End Close

• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for India and US books.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and schedules prepared by the team.
• Ensure accurate GL maintenance, accruals, prepaid schedules, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review variance analyses (actual vs budget) and provide insights to management.
• Responsible for TB finalization, supporting consolidation, and intercompany eliminations.

2. Revenue Accounting (ASC 606 / Ind AS 115)

• Oversee revenue recognition for SaaS subscriptions, implementation projects, professional services, and license fees.
• Work closely with SalesOps, CRM teams, and Billing to validate contract terms, deliverables, and revenue triggers.
• Maintain deferred revenue schedules for both entities.
• Support audit requirements related to revenue and contract documentation.

3. Accounts Payable, Vendor Management & Cost Control

• Supervise vendor invoice processing, TDS/GST applicability checks, and monthly AP ageing.
• Review payment batches, ensuring timely payments aligned with cash flow planning.
• Maintain prepaid and accrual schedules with automated month-end reversals.
• Drive cost optimization by monitoring spend patterns, subscriptions, and vendor renewals.

4. Accounts Receivable & Billing

• Oversee invoicing for US and India entities including contracts, renewals, and credits.
• Manage AR ageing, customer follow-ups, and collections tracking.
• Ensure all invoices reflect correct GST, WHT, and cross-border compliance.

5. Intercompany Transactions & Consolidation

• Track all intercompany charges — payroll allocations, shared services, management fees, software costs.
• Prepare and reconcile intercompany balances monthly with the US Controller.
• Ensure proper documentation for transfer pricing and support auditors with schedules.

6. Compliance, Tax & Audit Support

• Oversee all India statutory compliances: GST, TDS, PF, PT, Income Tax, ROC, SOFTEX.
• Support global tax compliance: sales tax filings, withholding tax, federal/state compliance support.
• Coordinate with external auditors (statutory, internal, US GAAP, SOX if applicable).
• Prepare audit schedules, respond to audit queries, and maintain documentation.

7. FP&A, Budgeting & MIS

• Support the Director Finance in annual budgeting for India operations (and for global teams as needed).
• Monitor monthly performance vs plan and prepare variance reports with commentary.Partner with HR & IT for headcount planning, software budgeting, and recurring cost forecasting.
• Prepare MIS dashboards for senior leadership.

8. Treasury, Cash Flow & Banking

• Manage daily cash flow tracking, forecast updates, and bank reporting.
• Oversee petty cash, bank reconciliations, and fund transfers.
• Coordinate with US Finance for intercompany settlements and FX considerations.

9. Systems, Process Improvements & Automations

• Drive improvements in QuickBooks, Tally, payroll systems, and reporting workflows.
• Support new system implementations (ERP, CRM integration, billing tools).
• Implement and document SOPs, internal controls, and accountability matrices.

10. Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and mentor the Finance team; allocate responsibilities and review outputs.
• Conduct training on accounting standards, GST/TDS impacts, and internal controls.
• Work cross-functionally with HR, Sales, Operations, Legal, RevOps, and US Finance teams.
• Ensure smooth communication across time zones.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, ASC 606, Ind AS/IFRS, and SaaS revenue models.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to translate numbers into insights.
• Strong command of Excel, QBO, Tally, and reporting tools.
• Ability to improve processes and bring structure to a scaling environment.
• Excellent communication and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
• People management experience preferred.

Experience Requirements

• 6–10 years of experience in accounting/finance roles, including
  minimum 3 years in a SaaS/technology company
  minimum 2–3 years experience in leading a team
• Experience managing financial reporting, close cycles, and compliance.
• Experience working with global teams preferred.

Educational Qualifications

• B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) / CA Inter / CPA/ CWA desirable.

Knowledge of Indian taxation (GST, TDS, ROC) and basic US indirect tax concepts.