India Controller (Finance)

Side; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Side is seeking an India Controller (Finance) to lead the finance function in Bangalore. The role covers end-to-end accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting with a focus on accuracy, controls, and commercial insight across the business.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing both finance processes and people, collaborating closely with studio heads, FP&A, and other department leads.

Qualifications

• Based in Bangalore or able to work from the Bangalore office full-time.
• Mandatory qualification: CA, CPA, CMA, or ICWA.
• Strong end-to-end finance and accounting experience.
• Proven experience managing month-end close and financial reporting.
• Experience overseeing GL, AP, AR, payroll, cash management, and credit control.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance, audits, and external auditor management.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and global accounting standards.
• Experience across multiple countries or regions, ideally US/Europe/Asia.
• Experience developing and maintaining financial policies and internal controls.
• Strong cash flow forecasting and working capital management.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting activities, including bookkeeping, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, P&L, balance sheet, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure financial reporting is accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable accounting standards.
• Oversee statutory compliance, including income tax, regulatory reporting, and audit requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors and prepare supporting documentation for annual audits.
• Manage and improve finance operations across general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, credit control, petty cash, and cash management.
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure all financial transactions are appropriately supported, approved, and authorised.
• Manage cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts in line with company policy.
• Oversee capital asset accounting, including recording, amortisation, and disposal of assets.
• Partner with FP&A teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Work closely with studio heads and business leaders to provide clear financial insight and decision support.
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members.
• Hold regular team meetings, provide feedback, and improve team performance, process efficiency, and turnaround times.
• Build strong working relationships across finance, operations, and wider business functions.

Skills

End-to-end finance

US GAAP

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

Team leadership

Tax compliance

Education

CA

CPA

CMA

ICWA

Job description

About the role

Side is seeking an experienced India Controller (Finance) to join our finance team in Bangalore.

This is a hands‑on finance leadership role covering the full spectrum of finance activities, including end‑to‑end accounting, month‑end close, financial reporting, statutory compliance, audit coordination, cash flow management, and process improvement.

You will work closely with studio heads, finance leadership, FP&A, and other department leads to ensure accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and clear commercial insight across the business.

The ideal candidate will be detail‑oriented, proactive, commercially aware, and confident managing both finance processes and people.

Key responsibilities

• Manage full‑cycle accounting activities, including bookkeeping, reconciliations, journal entries, and month‑end close.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, P&L, balance sheet, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure financial reporting is accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable accounting standards.
• Oversee statutory compliance, including income tax, regulatory reporting, and audit requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors and prepare supporting documentation for annual audits.
• Manage and improve finance operations across general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, credit control, petty cash, and cash management.
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure all financial transactions are appropriately supported, approved, and authorised.
• Manage cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts in line with company policy.
• Oversee capital asset accounting, including recording, amortisation, and disposal of assets.
• Partner with FP&A teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Work closely with studio heads and business leaders to provide clear financial insight and decision support.
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members.
• Hold regular team meetings, provide feedback, and improve team performance, process efficiency, and turnaround times.
• Build strong working relationships across finance, operations, and wider business functions.

Requirements

• Based in Bangalore, or able to work from the Bangalore office full‑time.
• Mandatory qualification: CA, CPA, CMA, or ICWA.
• Strong end‑to‑end finance and accounting experience.
• Proven experience managing month‑end close, reconciliations, financial statements, and reporting.
• Experience overseeing general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, and credit control.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, audit preparation, and external auditor management.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and global accounting standards.
• Experience working with accounting and bookkeeping across multiple countries or regions, ideally including the US, Europe, and Asia.
• Experience developing and maintaining financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Strong cash flow forecasting and working capital management experience.
• Experience managing, mentoring, or supervising finance team members.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with finance and non‑finance stakeholders.
• Proactive, hands‑on approach with the ability to work under pressure and respond to business priorities.

What we offer

• The opportunity to join a growing global business at an exciting stage.
• A dynamic, entrepreneurial working culture.
• Exposure to international finance operations across multiple regions.
• The opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders across a global games services business.

Who we are

Side is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world.

Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years’ experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has grown into a global force with 15+ studios in over a dozen countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localisation, localisation QA, player support, community management, and datasets.

Join us and help bring stories to the world through unforgettable game experiences.