Finance Manager

Veralto; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,600,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Veralto is seeking a Finance Manager – India to lead the India finance function in Mumbai. The role covers accounting operations, financial reporting, tax compliance, audits, and internal controls, with India GAAP and US GAAP exposure within a US-owned global organization.

You will drive month-end close, deliver statutory financial statements, and support global consolidation. The ideal candidate has 8–12 years of leadership in multinational environments and strong ERP and Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent qualification required.
• 8–12 years of progressive accounting/finance leadership experience preferred.
• Strong India GAAP and US GAAP knowledge, statutory reporting and tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close, journal entries, GL ownership, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Own India GAAP and US GAAP reporting; ensure policy compliance and audit support.
• Drive scalable processes, internal controls, SOX readiness, and documentation for a growing finance function.
• Lead and develop the India accounting team; partner with global finance on consolidation and improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

ERP systems

Excel

Internal controls

Education

CA/CPA/ACCA/Cost Accountant

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Infor LN/Baan

Microsoft Dynamics

Power BI

Job description

Position Summary: Reporting to the Business Unit Controller, the Finance Manager – India will lead the India finance function with responsibility for accounting operations, financial reporting, statutory compliance, tax, audits, and internal controls. This role is ideal for a strong accounting leader in the Mumbai area with India GAAP and US GAAP knowledge who wants exposure to a US‑owned global organization.

Detailed Role Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entries, general ledger ownership, account reconciliations, and variance analysis. Prepare and review management reporting packages, statutory financial statements, and other required financial reporting deliverables.
• Own India GAAP and US GAAP reporting requirements and ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies. Manage statutory filings, tax compliance, audit support, and relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.
• Drive implementation of scalable accounting processes, internal controls, and documentation to support a growing India finance function. Support SOX readiness, control evidence, and process standardization aligned with corporate finance expectations.
• Lead, coach, and develop the India accounting team while building strong working relationships with local business leaders and global finance stakeholders. Partner with global finance teams on consolidation, reporting, issue resolution, and continuous improvement priorities.
• Support ERP enhancements, reporting improvements, and finance process automation initiatives. Use data, analytics, and practical problem‑solving to improve close efficiency, reporting quality, and finance operating discipline.

Desired Behaviors and Qualifications

• Veralto Core Behaviors: Apply Insights – Listen to stakeholders, apply critical thinking, and cultivate breakthrough operational results. Instill Trust – Act with integrity, transparency, and accountability. Deliver Results – Translate strategy into execution, champion continuous improvement, and drive sustainable outcomes. Win as a Team – Promote collaboration, empower diverse perspectives, and foster inclusion and well‑being.

Role Specific Behaviors

• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to build structure, close gaps, and operate effectively in a developing finance environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.
• Clear communicator who can explain accounting and control matters to both local teams and global stakeholders.
• Continuous improvement orientation with the ability to simplify processes, improve documentation, and strengthen controls.
• Collaborative leader who develops team capability and promotes accountability, trust, and partnership across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, commerce, or a related field required; CA, Cost Accountant, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification preferred.
• 8–12 years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience, ideally in a multinational, manufacturing, industrial, water, infrastructure, or technical product/service environment.
• Strong working knowledge of India GAAP, US GAAP, statutory reporting, tax compliance, audit requirements, and corporate accounting policies.
• Experience with ERP/reporting systems and strong Excel skills required; SAP, Infor LN/Baan, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Power BI, or similar tools preferred.
• Strong English communication skills required, with the ability to work effectively with local business teams and global finance stakeholders.

Location and Travel

• Location: Mumbai, India area; hybrid or office‑based arrangement to be confirmed based on business needs.
• Limited travel may be required to support audits, business reviews, integration activities, or collaboration with global finance teams.

Other Duties

• The associate may be asked to perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.

Diversity and Inclusion

• At Veralto, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.