Financial Controller – CA Verified Company

The Corporate Institute; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute is seeking a senior finance leader to own enterprise-wide controllership, accounting operations and financial close processes. You will ensure accurate standalone and consolidated statements in compliance with applicable regulations.

You will drive governance, lead ERP optimization, and partner with the CFO to enable strategic decision-making with robust financial insights across multiple entities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership in controllership, accounting and corporate finance.
• Experience with enterprise group consolidation and statutory reporting.
• Experience with ERP implementations and multi-entity finance operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide financial controllership, accounting operations and financial close processes.
• Ensure timely standalone and consolidated financial statements per Ind AS and regulations.
• Drive monthly, quarterly and annual closures with governance and financial discipline.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and business initiatives.
• Partner with CFO to support strategic decision-making through financial insights.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement of finance processes across entities.
• Collaborate with auditors, regulators and cross-functional leadership to ensure audit readiness.

Skills

Financial Controllership

Group Consolidation

ERP Implementation

Internal Controls

SaaS/Tech Finance

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Role Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide financial controllership, accounting operations and financial close processes.
• Ensure timely, accurate standalone and consolidated financial statements in compliance with Ind AS and applicable regulations.
• Drive monthly, quarterly and annual financial closures with strong governance and financial discipline.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and business initiatives.

Compliance, Governance & Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and corporate governance requirements including Companies Act, SEBI, LODR, Direct Tax, GST, FEMA and other applicable regulations.
• Strengthen internal financial controls, policies, SOPs and risk management frameworks.
• Lead statutory, internal and regulatory audits while ensuring audit readiness and timely closure of observations.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their financial and business impact.

Finance Operations & Business Partnership

• Partner with the CFO and business leaders to support strategic decision-making through financial insights and governance.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement of finance processes across multiple entities.
• Collaborate effectively with auditors, consultants, business heads and cross-functional leadership teams.
• Build a high-performing finance organization focused on operational excellence and accountability.

Technology & Finance Transformation

• Drive ERP optimization, finance automation and AI-enabled transformation initiatives.
• Leverage digital technologies to improve reporting accuracy, process efficiency and financial controls.
• Champion data-driven decision-making and modernization of finance operations.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Delivers accurate, timely financial reporting and robust group consolidation with strong governance.
• Ensures full compliance with statutory, tax and regulatory requirements while strengthening internal controls.
• Partners effectively with functional leaders, particularly in SaaS and technology-led environments, to support strategic growth.
• Leads high-performing teams and builds strong relationships with auditors, consultants, regulators and executive leadership.
• Drives ERP, automation and AI-enabled finance initiatives to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Establishes disciplined processes, SOPs and controls, delivering timely closures, audit readiness and continuous process improvement.

Education Qualification & Certification

• Chartered Accountant (CA) (Mandatory)
• Certifications in ERP, Finance Transformation, Data Analytics or AI (preferred)

Experience Range –

• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in financial controllership, accounting and corporate finance.
• Demonstrated expertise in enterprise financial controllership, group consolidation, statutory reporting, treasury exposure, internal controls and finance transformation.
• Proven experience in ERP implementation, business finance and multi-entity/global finance operations.
• Experience of partnering with CEOs, CFOs, Boards, Audit Committees.

Business & Leadership Exposure

• Experience leading finance teams in listed companies, multinational organizations or high-growth enterprises.
• Exposure to global accounting environments and complex governance structures.
• Experience managing internal /external auditors, regulators, tax authorities and board reporting processes.