Certify - Assistant Controller
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Requirements
• The Credentials: Chartered Accountant (CA) or CPA with 8–12 years of progressive accounting experience. • The "Build" Mindset: Experience transitioning from an outsourced accounting model to an internal team. • Systems Mastery: Advanced experience with cloud-based ERPs (QBO, NetSuite, Intacct, or SAP) and automation tools (Ramp, Chargebee, AI native tools). • Global Coordination: Experience working for an Indian subsidiary of a US-headquartered company, with a strong grasp of US GAAP and IFRS. • HealthTech/SaaS Vertical: Deep understanding of recurring revenue accounting (ASC 606) and the specific cost-of-goods-sold (COGS) structures in health technology. • Audit Firm Background: Early career experience at a "Big 4" accounting firm (EY, Deloitte, KPMG, PwC) is highly desirable. • Startup Scaling: Proven track record of working in a high-growth startup environment (Series A to C), specifically taking a company through the growth phase.
Responsibilities
• 1. Build and Lead the Internal Accounting Engine • Insourcing & Strategy: Lead the full migration of accounting data and processes from our external vendors to our internal systems. • Team Leadership: Mentor, and manage a team of direct reports to handle day-to-day operations. • The Close: Establish and own a "Fast Close" process (target: 5 business days) that provides leadership with timely visibility into performance. • Automation First: Build systems, tools and implement automation first tools to drive scale. • 2. Scalable Systems and Internal Controls • GL System: Ownership of a scalable GL system. Either enhancing our current setup or implementing a new tool for rapid scale. • AR/AP Systems: Evaluate and own AR/AP tech stack. Enhance current tech set up or evaluate systems to better help us scale. • Compliance Framework: Design and implement robust internal controls and SOPs to ensure audit readiness and prevent leakage. • SaaS Specifics: Manage complex revenue recognition (SaaS, Usage based, Hybrid, ROI based models). • 3. Treasury and Global Tax Management • Cash Oversight: Manage local and international cash flow, ensuring optimized working capital as we scale. • Tax Compliance: Ensure 100% compliance with Indian GST, TDS, and Corporate Tax laws, while coordinating with US/Global entities. • Audit Management: Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, ensuring clean, efficient annual audits.
Benefits
• Remote work options: Explicitly stated as "Remote". Response: REMOTE WORK OPTIONS EXPLICITLY STATED