Financial Controller

EXL; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 5,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EXL is seeking a seasoned Manager – Controllership & Financial Reporting to lead end-to-end financial reporting, GAAP compliance, and statutory activity. The role emphasizes ownership of the Trial Balance lifecycle, robust internal controls, and cross-functional coordination with global teams.

The ideal candidate has 8–12 years of experience in multinational settings, strong ERP and Excel skills, and a finance leadership mindset.

Qualifications

• TB to FS lifecycle ownership and close experience.
• Strong grasp of GAAPs and IFRS.
• Advanced Excel and ERP proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead Local GAAP adjustments and finalize trial balances.
• Prepare and review full financial statements and notes.
• Perform month-end and quarter-end closes ensuring accuracy.
• Conduct flux/variance analysis with actionable insights.
• Support statutory audits and management reporting.

Skills

TB to FS ownership

Cash flow prep

Balance sheet reconciliations

Local GAAP reporting

Lease accounting IFRS/ASC

Financial controls

Education

CA / CPA

Bachelor's in accounting/finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Blackline

Hyperion

Job description

Are you a seasoned finance professional with strong experience in Controllership, Financial Reporting, US GAAP, IFRS, and Trial Balance ownership?

We are looking for a Manager – Controllership & Financial Reporting to join our growing finance team and drive end-to-end financial reporting excellence.

8-12 Years

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of Local GAAP adjustments and finalize legal entity Trial Balances through detailed GL analysis and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and review complete financial statements including Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement, Notes to Accounts, and supporting schedules.
• Perform month-end and quarter-end financial close activities ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct detailed Flux/Variance Analysis to identify key business drivers, risks, and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Support statutory reporting, audits, and management reporting requirements.

Controllership & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Local GAAP, US GAAP, IFRS, and company accounting policies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across financial systems, processes, controls, and reporting frameworks.
• Partner with global stakeholders to resolve accounting, reporting, and compliance matters.
• Support lease accounting, intercompany accounting, transfer pricing, and balance sheet governance activities.

Must-Have Skills

• Trial Balance to Financial Statement lifecycle ownership
• Cash Flow Statement Preparation and Walkthrough
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Local GAAP Reporting
• Lease Accounting (IFRS 16 / ASC 842)
• Strong understanding of Credit Balances and Financial Controls

Preferred Qualifications

• CA (Preferred) / Semi-Qualified CA / CPA / ACCA / CMA
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• Strong experience in multinational environments with complex reporting structures
• Advanced Excel and ERP exposure (SAP, Oracle, Blackline, Hyperion, etc.)

What We're Looking For

• Strong controllership mindset
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to independently manage reporting cycles
• Experience working with global stakeholders
• Continuous improvement and process transformation focus