Senior Executive - Finance

Neara; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocketlane in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, seeks a Senior Executive - Finance to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across India and US operations. You’ll manage core finance functions and collaborate with internal teams, auditors, and external stakeholders.

The role requires CA/ACCA with 2–5 years, strong Indian tax and accounting knowledge, exposure to US compliance, and comfort with ERP and accounting software.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Indian taxation, compliance, and accounting standards.
• Exposure to US compliance requirements.
• 2–5 years of finance or accounting experience in SaaS or multinational environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date books of accounts in line with accounting standards; oversee monthly close and MIS reports.
• Ensure Indian statutory compliance (Income Tax, Companies Act, FEMA, GST) and implement internal controls.
• Oversee US compliance (sales and use tax, payroll tax) and coordinate with advisors for filings.
• Administer vendor contracts; manage invoice verification, approval, and payment processes.
• Liaise with statutory auditors and provide required documentation and explanations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical

End-to-end finance operations

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

CA/ACCA

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Senior Executive - Finance

Job type: Full Time · Department: Finance · Work type: On-Site

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

About Rocketlane

Rocketlane is a fast-growing, innovative SaaS company making waves in professional services automation (PSA) and customer onboarding.

Our mission? To empower B2B companies with a smooth, consistent, and efficient way to manage client projects, resources, time, and billing-reducing chaos and boosting customer satisfaction across industries.

We’re a close-knit team of 150+ passionate professionals, building a product teams love to use. Backed by top investors like Insight Partners, 8VC, Matrix Partners, and Nexus Venture Partners, we’re scaling fast-and now’s the perfect time to join the rocketship.

What will you do?

As a Senior Executive - Finance, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across our India and US operations. You will manage critical finance functions while working closely with internal teams, auditors, and external stakeholders.

Here’s what you’ll get to do:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date books of accounts in compliance with applicable accounting standards. Collaborate with external consultants to ensure timely monthly closure of accounts, and oversee the preparation of MIS reports to support business decision-making.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements under Indian laws including Income Tax, Companies Act, FEMA, and GST. This involves timely filings, accurate tax computation, monitoring regulatory changes, liaising with consultants/authorities as needed, and implementing robust internal controls to mitigate compliance risks.
• Oversee compliance with US financial regulations including sales and use tax, payroll tax, and related reporting obligations. Work closely with external advisors and payroll providers to ensure timely filings, accurate withholding, and adherence to state and federal laws.
• Oversee the administration of vendor contracts, manage the end-to-end process of invoice verification, approval, and payment.
• Act as the primary liaison with statutory auditors by providing all necessary documentation, explanations, and information.

You should apply if

• You have qualified CA/ACCA with 2-5 years of experience in finance or accounting, preferably in a SaaS or multinational environment.
• You possess strong knowledge of Indian taxation, compliance, and accounting standards, along with exposure to US compliance requirements.
• You are detail-oriented, analytical, and adept at managing end-to-end finance operations.
• You are comfortable working with accounting software and ERP systems.
• You communicate clearly, work collaboratively across teams, and can manage multiple priorities with ease.

Why join us?

At Rocketlane, we’re all about building a great product and a great place to work. Here’s why you’ll actually look forward to Mondays:

• Impact and ownership: You won’t just be another cog in the machine; here, you’re more like a turbocharged engine part. Bring your ideas, make them happen.
• Work with the best: We’re a team of passionate, quirky, and ridiculously talented people. Come for the work, stay for the memes.
• Celebrate wins: Whether we’re hitting major milestones or celebrating new funding, we like to mix it up. From rap videos to team outings, we believe in celebrating big.
• Learn and grow: We’re all about learning—and we’re not just talking about the latest SaaS trends. You’ll grow your career, pick up new skills, and maybe even learn to love Excel (or at least tolerate it).
• Flexibility and balance: While we love collaborating in the office five days a week, we know everyone has their own rhythm. That’s why we offer flexibility around hours—so you can bring your best energy, whether you’re an early bird or a night owl. Pajamas optional (at least outside the office).