Senior Controllers coordinator

Dow Chemical International Private Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Dow Chemical International Private Limited in Mumbai seeks a Senior Controller Coordinator to lead cost accounting, financial analysis, and reporting for global operations. You will oversee month-end close, cost center accounting, and budgeting, partnering with Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain teams.

The ideal candidate has CA/CMA with costing experience, strong analytics, and a mindset for automation, standardization, and process improvement to drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA or CMA with 2+ years in costing or cost accounting.
• Inter CA, Inter CMA, or MBA with 5+ years accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Commerce (B.Com/M.Com) with 5+ years relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, financial controls, inventory accounting, and budgeting.
• Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or shared services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support month-end closing activities with global cost accounting reports.
• Review PCE results and provide insights on cost performance and variances.
• Manage supply chain cost accounting including cost centers, allocations, reports.
• Coordinate inventory stock takes, perform reconciliations, ensure inventory accounting accuracy.
• Conduct cost center reviews, cycle counts, and support budgeting/forecasting.
• Represent Cost Accounting in finance transformation, automation, and RPA initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Financial controls

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CA/CMA with 2+ years costing

Inter CA / Inter CMA / MBA with 5+ years

B.Com/M.Com in Commerce

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

As a Senior Controller Coordinator, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality cost accounting support, financial analysis, and reporting services to business stakeholders. In this role, you will oversee critical cost accounting processes, support month-end close activities, manage supply chain accounting requirements, and provide valuable financial insights to support decision-making.

You will collaborate closely with Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and continuous process improvements. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and passionate about driving operational excellence through automation, standardization, and business partnership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support month-end closing activities, including the generation, review, and analysis of global cost accounting reports.
• Review and analyze Product Cost Estimate (PCE) results and provide insights into cost performance and variances.
• Manage supply chain cost accounting activities, including cost center accounting, cost allocations, and financial reporting.
• Coordinate inventory stock take activities, perform reconciliations, and ensure accuracy of inventory accounting processes.
• Conduct cost center reviews, cycle count assessments, and support annual budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Represent the Cost Accounting team in finance transformation initiatives, process improvement projects, automation efforts, and Robotics Process Automation (RPA) programs.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA or CMA with a minimum of 2 years of relevant costing or cost accounting experience.
• Inter CA, Inter CMA, or MBA with 5+ years of accounting and costing experience.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Commerce (B.Com/M.Com) or a related discipline with 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, financial controls, inventory accounting, and budgeting processes.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, supply chain, or shared services environment is preferred.

Your Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement capabilities.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and related productivity tools.
• Experience with Power BI, automation tools, and enterprise reporting systems.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and provide solutions to operational and financial challenges.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to act as a trusted business partner.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proactive communication style and strong interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written.

Additional Notes

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Flexibility to support global operations and work across international time zones is essential.
• This role provides opportunities to contribute to finance transformation initiatives, automation projects, and continuous improvement programs.
• Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to operational excellence, teamwork, and delivering high-quality financial support to the business.