Global Senior Financial Controller

ATA; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ATA in Pune, India, seeks a Senior Financial Controller to lead group-level reporting, consolidation across units and countries, and strengthen internal control frameworks. You will drive standardized processes, coordinate audits, and work with regional finance teams to ensure accuracy and compliance globally.

The ideal candidate holds CPA/ACCA with 8–10 years in multinational financial controlling, strong ERP and Excel/BI skills, and a strategic, hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• CPA/ACCA or equivalent strongly preferred.
• 8–10 years in financial controlling, multinational/matrix setups.
• Proven multi-country consolidations and reporting experience.
• Knowledge of COSO/SOX and global compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate group-level financial reporting, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings.
• Consolidate financial results from multiple business units and countries, ensuring alignment with group accounting policies.
• Design, implement, and improve internal control frameworks to strengthen compliance and efficiency.
• Act as key point of contact for internal and external audits across entities.
• Establish standardized global financial processes and ensure consistent execution across units.
• Monitor and optimize cash flow, working capital, and capital allocation across regions.
• Collaborate with country finance teams and business unit leaders to ensure financial accuracy of the group companies.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory regulations and group accounting standards (IFRS or US GAAP).
• Identify and lead financial process improvements, leveraging automation and best practices.
• Mentor and develop finance professionals across geographies.

Skills

Group reporting

Internal controls

ERP systems

Excel/BI

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

ERP systems

Excel/BI tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate group-level financial reporting, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings.
• Consolidate financial results from multiple business units and countries, ensuring alignment with group accounting policies.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve internal control frameworks to strengthen compliance, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency globally.
• Act as the key point of contact for internal and external audits across all entities.
• Establish standardized global financial processes and ensure consistent execution across business units.
• Monitor and optimize cash flow, working capital, and capital allocation across regions.
• Collaborate closely with country finance teams and business unit leaders to support financial accuracy of the group compaines.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory regulations as well as group accounting standards (IFRS or US GAAP, as applicable).
• Identify and lead financial process improvement initiatives, leveraging automation and best practices to enhance efficiency.
• Mentor and develop finance professionals in different geographies, fostering a culture of high performance and accountability.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in financial controlling, ideally in multinational or matrix organizations.
• Proven track record in managing multi-country financial operations and consolidations.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO,SOX) and global compliance requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel/BI tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management, and communication skills in a cross-cultural environment.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and ability to operate in a fast-paced, global business environment.