Financial Controller

ACL Digital; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ACL Digital seeks a seasoned Financial Controller to lead financial operations across group companies in the IT Services sector in Hyderabad. You will own end-to-end AP and AR, manage statutory audits, and drive IFCs in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires CA/ICWA or MBA in Finance from a premium institute, 12–15 years post-qualification experience, and proven leadership of 3–5 finance professionals, with cross-functional collaboration spanning Sales, Delivery, HR, and Operations.

Qualifications

• CA/ICWA/MBA in Finance from a premium institute is highly preferred.
• 12 to 15 years post-qualification experience in IT Services/Consulting.
• Experience leading finance teams across multiple group entities.

Responsibilities

• Consolidation and management of books of accounts for all group companies, ensuring adherence to standards (IndAS, IFRS, US GAAP).
• Owner of end-to-end AP and AR cycles, optimizing working capital and collections.
• Standardize policies and scale finance ops across ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics).
• Manage statutory, internal, and tax audits in collaboration with top-tier firms.
• Drive acquisition support, due diligence, and post-merger integration.
• Lead a finance team of 3–5 members and collaborate with Sales, Delivery, HR, and Operations.

Skills

Consolidation

AP/AR Management

ERP Systems

Intercompany Accounting

Education

CA / ICWA / MBA in Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Experience Level: 12 - 15 Years (Prior experience in the IT Services industry is mandatory)

Education: CA / ICWA / MBA in Finance from a Premium Institute preferred

We are seeking a seasoned, hands‑on Financial Controller to spearhead our financial operations, corporate governance, and transaction workflows. As an elite people manager, you will supervise our core financial machinery—including end‑to‑end AP & AR cycles—across multiple group companies. This role demands an agile leader with a background in IT Services who can seamlessly navigate cross‑functional projects, manage complex statutory audits, and provide critical support during corporate acquisitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Consolidation and management of books of accounts for all group companies, ensuring strict adherence to accounting standards (IndAS, IFRS, or US GAAP).
• Complete ownership of the end‑to‑end Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) cycles, ensuring optimized working capital, robust collections, and timely vendor settlements.
• Standardize accounting policies and scale financial operations across advanced ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics).

Audit Management & Governance

• Act as the primary interface top‑tier accounting firms to drive statutory, internal, and tax audits.
• Ensure complete compliance with direct/indirect taxation laws, transfer pricing regulations, and IT sector‑specific compliances (like SEZ/STPI mandates if applicable).
• Eliminate operational gaps by designing, implementing, and monitoring tight internal financial controls (IFC).

Acquisition & Strategic Support

• Partner with the executive leadership team on global/domestic acquisition strategies, including post‑merger financial integration.
• Drive financial due diligence, historical performance verification, and valuation assessments during transactional phases.
• Assist in the seamless migration of acquired entities' books and processes into the parent group's ERP environment.

Cross‑Functional & People Leadership

• Directly manage, mentor, and build a high‑performing finance team of 3 to 5 members, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous development.
• Collaborate extensively with cross‑functional business heads (Sales, Delivery, HR, and Operations) to align financial policies with IT delivery goals, resource utilization metrics, and project profitability.

Education & Experience

• Qualifications: Chartered Accountant (CA) / ICWA / MBA in Finance from a premium institute is highly preferred.
• Experience:12 to 15 years of post‑qualification experience, with a core tenure spent leading finance teams within IT Services/Consulting environments.
• Proven track record of handling multiple group accounts, legal entities, or multi‑geography consolidation.