Vice President, Office of the CFO // Controllership Transformation

Responsibilities

• Lead and support in designing, optimizing and transforming end-to-end finance processes, including procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, record-to-report, with a focus on controls, process efficiency and operational excellence 
• Assess current state finance operations, identify process inefficiencies and design future state operating models that improve effectiveness, scalability and controls 
• Advise clients on process design, technology enabled solution implementation and scalable finance processes to improve operational effectiveness 
• Lead and support month end and year end close activities, including AP, AR and GL close processes, financial statement preparation, FX accounting and audit support 
• Perform balance sheet substantiation, account reconciliations and preparation of audit schedules to support financial reporting integrity and audit readiness 
• Support strategic business initiatives, including acquisitions, divestitures and finance integration projects, with exposure to accounting and reporting considerations under US GAAP, IFRS and other relevant accounting frameworks 
• Conduct and oversee detailed financial analysis and assist in deliverable preparation that informs client strategy and decision-making 
• Draft clear and compelling reports outlining key takeaways 
• Develop data models, reports and dashboards leveraging tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx or Excel to provide clear, data-driven insights. 
• Collaborate with senior team members to evaluate client performance, diagnose issues across the finance operating model, identify improvement opportunities and prepare / prioritize actionable recommendations 
• Support client meetings, helping translate findings into actionable insights, manage stakeholder expectations and supporting the execution of solutions 
• Lead the development, standardization and continuous improvements of methodologies, templates and best practices that enhance the OCFO and TAS practices 
• Provide coaching and mentorship to junior team members 
• Lead internal trainings and best practice sharing 
• Support talent acquisition and firm-building initiatives 
• Contribute to a high-performing, inclusive and values-driven culture 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (CFA, CA) preferred
• Six plus years of relevant consulting experience in finance transformation, controllership, financial reporting, with strong knowledge of core finance processes, including procure-to-pay, order-to-cash and record-to-report
• Willing to relocate to or be primarily present in Gurgaon
• Deep understanding of GAAP accounting principles and financial reporting
• Proficient in financial modeling, analysis and accounting treatment evaluation with strong ability to connect technical conclusions to operational outcomes
• Familiarity with analytics and automation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Power Automate, UI Path, Automation Anywhere) and interest in leveraging emerging technologies, including AI-enabled solutions, to transform finance functions
• Experience working with private equity clients or on US / global transactions is preferred
• Hands on experience with finance technologies such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, Blackline or FloQast
• Proven ability to lead complex engagements, manage multiple priorities and deliver executive-ready results
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, including executive-ready presentation and reporting skills
• Proven ability to thrive in lean, fast-moving teams
• High attention to detail, responsiveness and ownership mindset
• Track record of success in high-pressure, client-facing environment
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