Solar Square – Senior Manager – Controllership – CA SolarSquare Energy

The Corporate Institute; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Mumbai is seeking a Senior Manager Controllership to oversee accounting operations, drive accurate financial reporting, and strengthen internal controls. You will partner with business leaders to improve processes and support strategic decisions.

Ideal candidates bring 10–15 years in accounting or controllership, extensive knowledge of IFRS/US GAAP/Ind AS, and hands-on experience with ERP systems to enable governance and automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA with 10–15 years in accounting or controllership.
• Experience leading month-end close and statutory reporting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, or Ind AS.
• Experience with multinational organizations or shared services preferred.
• Proven governance and internal controls experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensure timely reporting.
• Ensure financial statements comply with applicable accounting standards.
• Maintain internal control framework and SOX compliance where applicable.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and close audit observations.
• Oversee general ledger activities and ensure policy consistency.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Procurement, HR to support financial objectives.
• Drive finance transformation, process standardization, and automation.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Senior Manager Controllership

The Senior Manager Controllership is responsible for overseeing the organization’s accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining a robust internal control environment, and driving compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements. This role partners with business leaders to improve financial processes, strengthen governance, and support strategic decision‑making.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting & Close:

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS, US GAAP, or Ind AS, as applicable).
• Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Ensure the integrity of financial data and reporting.

Controllership & Compliance:

• Maintain a strong internal control framework and ensure compliance with SOX (where applicable) and company policies.
• Monitor compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Implement and monitor financial governance and risk management practices.

Accounting Operations:

• Oversee general ledger accounting and related accounting activities.
• Ensure accounting policies are consistently applied across the organization.
• Resolve complex accounting issues and provide technical accounting guidance.
• Review significant accounting transactions and recommend appropriate treatment.

Business Partnership:

• Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Procurement, HR, and business teams to support financial objectives.
• Provide insights into financial performance and key accounting matters.
• Support business initiatives, acquisitions, restructuring, and new process implementations from an accounting perspective.

Process Improvement & Automation:

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and strengthen financial controls.
• Lead finance transformation initiatives and process standardization.
• Drive automation using ERP systems and reporting tools.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for controllership performance.

Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the controllership team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Support succession planning and talent development within the finance function.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified CA

EXPERIENCE

• 10-15 years of progressive experience in accounting, controllership, or financial reporting.
• Experience leading month-end close and statutory reporting.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards (IFRS, US GAAP, or Ind AS).
• Experience working with multinational organizations or shared services is preferred.
• Prior people management experience with cross‑functional collaboration.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and accounting principles.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or NetSuite.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with financial reporting and consolidation tools is preferred.
• Knowledge of internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit management.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to lead change and process improvements.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong people leadership and coaching skills.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS)

• Timely and accurate financial close.
• Audit findings and remediation effectiveness.
• Compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Quality of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Internal control effectiveness.
• Process improvement and automation achievements.
• Team engagement and development.