Financial Controller – CA NEXIFYR CONSULTING PRIVATE LIMITED

The Corporate Institute; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Pune is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the accounting and compliance function for a growth‑stage SaaS company. This hands‑on role requires strong fundamentals, attention to detail, and a process‑driven mindset to ensure accurate, timely financial information.

Responsibilities include end‑to‑end close, financial reporting, balance sheet reviews, and building scalable processes. Lead a small team and drive strong governance across Zoho and related tools.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA with 6–7 years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong experience in corporate accounting roles.
• Proven track record of closing books independently, financial reporting, reconciliations and balance sheet reviews, and handling end-to-end compliances.
• Experience managing small teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Ensure timely and accurate book closure and maintain a scalable COA.
• Drive discipline in entries, documentation, and audit trails.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports with granularity.
• Lead balance sheet reviews and cleanup initiatives.
• Build strong financial controls and SOPs; ensure data integrity across Zoho.
• Own GST, income tax and statutory compliances; liaise with auditors.
• Mentor a 3–4 member team and foster accountability.

Skills

Accounting fundamentals

Detail-oriented

Process-driven

Ownership mindset

Team leadership

SaaS experience

Education

CA - Chartered Accountant

Tools

Zoho

Job description

Designation: Financial Controller

What will you create and do?

We are looking for a Financial Controller to lead the accounting and compliance function for a growth‑stage SaaS company. This role is responsible for ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information, while building strong processes and controls to support scale.

This is a hands‑on role requiring strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and a process‑driven mindset.

What will qualify you for this role?

Must-Have:

• Qualified CA with 6 – 7 years of post‑qualification experience
• Strong experience in corporate accounting roles
• Proven track record of closing books independently, financial reporting, reconciliations and balance sheet reviews, and handling end‑to‑end compliances
• Experience managing small teams

Key Traits:

• Strong accounting fundamentals
• Highly detail‑oriented with a zero‑compromise mindset on accuracy
• Process‑driven with the ability to build and enforce systems
• High ownership and work ethic

Preferred:

• Experience in a SaaS or technology company
• Exposure to automation and system‑driven accounting environments
• Experience working with tools like Zoho or similar accounting systems

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting & Close:

• Own the end‑to‑end monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
• Ensure timely and accurate book closure
• Maintain a clean and scalable chart of accounts
• Drive discipline in accounting entries, documentation, and audit trails

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare accurate financial statements and management reports
• Ensure sufficient granularity and correctness of data to support decision‑making
• Continuously improve the quality and usability of financial reporting

Balance Sheet & Reconciliations:

• Lead balance sheet reviews and clean‑up initiatives
• Ensure all accounts are fully reconciled with proper supporting
• Drive closure of long‑pending items and inconsistencies

Controls & Processes:

• Build and enforce strong financial controls and governance
• Establish robust accounting processes and SOPs
• Ensure data integrity across systems (Zoho and related tools)
• Identify and implement automation opportunities

Compliance & Taxation:

• Own all statutory and tax compliances, including GST, income tax, and other applicable regulations
• Ensure timely filings, accuracy, and audit readiness
• Manage statutory audits and liaise with external advisors

Team Management:

• Lead and manage a team of 3 – 4 members
• Drive a culture of accountability, attention to detail, and process discipline
• Mentor and upskill team members