Controller, India

About the Role:

The Controller, India will report to the Global Controller and be responsible for accounting operations including accurate and timely month-end close, internal controls, internal/external reporting, partnering on external consolidated audit, compliance, tax, and treasury. This person will be a trusted partner to the Global Controller and must be comfortable both in the detail ensuring financial reporting accuracy as well as being able to rise up and think strategically to scale the company. The ideal candidate must be a hands-on, roll up your sleeves type of professional who thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. This is also a unique opportunity to work closely with the Product, Engineering and Sales teams for Airbase to provide input into features/functionality of our spend management platform.

The Accounting team is responsible for a myriad of finance, accounting and G&A functions which include revenue recognition, payroll, commission, performance bookkeeping, accounting, monthly close, financial statement analysis, performing budget versus actual variance analysis, tracking and controlling spend by different categories.

What You'll Do:

• Lead, scale and manage the India Accounting team responsible for revenue, accounts payable, payroll and financial reporting.
• Manage local compliance, audit, banking, payroll, and tax relationships.
• Partner with global accounting team to prepare and review the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close to ensure efficiency and accuracy including producing consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, including ASC 606.
• Partner with India People Team and Global Legal Team on HR and Corporate matters.
• Provide leadership and vision for scale and growth and consider ways to drive efficiency and automation.
• Mentor, coach, and develop the India Accounting team.
• Partner with the Global Controller, auditors & other stakeholders to create financial records, controls, and processes as Airbase scales.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accountancy, Finance or related degree required.
• CA license required.
• 7+ years of related experience required.
• Public accounting experience with a Big 4 or nationally recognized accounting firm strongly preferred.
• High growth SaaS company experience preferred.
• Financial services experience a plus.
• NetSuite experience preferred.
• Quick learner with the ability to multitask, work independently, think critically and problem solve in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Prioritize and balance multiple requests, projects, and deadlines
• Experience with analytics tools and providing actionable insights and recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent and proven cross-functional collaboration skills.

Benefits:

• Compensation: Competitive cash compensation including meaningful equity packages. 
• Flexibility for Remote roles: Enjoy the freedom of remote work, with the option to work from anywhere in India.
• Commuter Benefits for In-Office roles: Company transportation service or monthly allowance options.
• Health and Wellness Benefits: Medical and accidental insurance, along with comprehensive health check-ups, dental plans, and gym memberships through Cult-fit. Employees are covered starting on their first day of employment and can extend coverage to dependents including spouse, children, and parents (including parent in-laws).
• Life Insurance: Airbase provides you with a life insurance policy on us.
• Responsible Time Off: Enjoy a generous allocation of personal days, separate sick leave, and additional perks such as holidays.
• Parental Leave Policy: Generous parental leave policy available, please check with us for more information.
• Home Office Stipend: A one-time stipend of up to $500 for home office essentials, along with a recurring stipend of $250 every 2 years as needed.
• Baby Bonus: Planning to expand your family? You’ll receive a $500 bonus for Air-babies!
• Provident Fund Matching

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