Financial Controller – Financial Reporting AA Consultants

The Corporate Institute; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute is seeking a seasoned Financial Controller to lead our financial operations in India. You will oversee end‑to‑end financial reporting, ensuring compliance with Ind AS and GAAP, and act as a strategic partner to leadership for performance insights.

Your role includes audit readiness, internal controls, and tax strategy across multiple offices in Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Kolkata. You will mentor the finance team and drive process improvements in accounting workflows while

Qualifications

• Experience applying Ind AS and GAAP to complex transactions.
• Proven ability to manage large statutory audits and coordinate with regulators.
• Strong analytics to translate financial data into insights for leadership.

Responsibilities

• Direct preparation and finalization of financial statements per Ind AS/GAAP.
• Oversee statutory audit process with external auditors.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting with variance analysis for capital allocation & cost control.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets and data integrity.
• Lead taxation strategy and ensure timely regulatory compliance.

Skills

Ind AS/GAAP

Statutory audits

Financial modeling

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder communication

Tax planning

Leadership

Education

CA or CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Audit software

Job description

Role Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned Financial Controller to lead our financial operations and ensure the highest standards of fiscal integrity. In this role, you will oversee the end-to-end financial reporting cycle, managing the preparation of balance sheets and financial statements in strict compliance with Ind AS and GAAP. You will serve as a strategic partner to the leadership team, providing critical insights that drive business performance and long‑term financial health. By bridging the gap between complex accounting standards and operational execution, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining robust internal controls, managing statutory audits, and ensuring the organization remains audit‑ready at all times. This position offers the opportunity to influence high‑level decision‑making while leading a high‑performing finance function across our Hyderabad, Bangalore, or Kolkata offices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct the preparation and finalization of financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with Ind AS and GAAP for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage the entire statutory audit process, coordinating with external auditors to ensure timely closure and resolution of audit observations.
• Oversee the budgeting and forecasting process, providing variance analysis to management to support informed capital allocation and cost control.
• Implement and monitor rigorous internal financial controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.
• Lead the taxation strategy, ensuring timely filing and compliance with local and national tax regulations to mitigate financial and legal risks.
• Mentor and guide the finance team to foster a culture of excellence, accuracy, and continuous process improvement in accounting workflows.

Required Skillset:

• Demonstrated expertise in financial reporting and the application of Ind AS and GAAP standards to complex business transactions.
• Proven ability to manage large‑scale statutory audits and interface effectively with regulatory bodies and external partners.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business intelligence for senior leadership.
• Exceptional communication skills, enabling the ability to present financial performance clearly to non‑finance stakeholders and board members.
• Advanced proficiency in budgeting, financial modeling, and tax planning, with a focus on optimizing organizational cash flow.
• Professional qualification such as CA or CPA is highly preferred, coupled with 10 – 16 years of progressive experience in financial control roles.
• Adaptability to work in a dynamic, high‑growth environment with the flexibility to collaborate across our regional office locations.