Job Description Associate VP – Finance (FP&A; & Controllership)
n Location: Ahmedabad, India
n Shift: 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM IST (US overlap)
n About Paperchase
n Paperchase Accountancy is a quick-growing global finance and accounting services firm, with a strong presence across the US, UK, UAE, India, Europe, and Africa.
n With over 20 years of deep domain expertise, we specialize in delivering end-to-end accounting solutions for the restaurant and hospitality industry—a sector we understand inside-out. Our long-standing partnerships with global restaurant brands enable us to deliver insightful, accurate, and business-critical financial reporting.
n Today, we are a team of 1,300+ professionals worldwide, with a significant delivery center in India. At Paperchase, every team member plays a key role in driving financial clarity, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making for our clients.
n As we continue to scale rapidly, we are focused on building a world-class finance function that supports strategic growth, strengthens financial discipline, and enables smarter business decisions across geographies.
n About the Role
n This is a high-visibility leadership role working directly with the CFO, COO, and CEO, acting as the CFO's key finance partner in India.
n You will operate at the intersection of:
n n FP&A; & Strategic Finance
n Accounting & Controllership
n Business Partnering
n n This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-ownership environments, enjoys solving complex business problems, and wants to build and scale finance processes from the ground up.
n What You'll Be Driving
n FP&A; & Strategic Business Partnering
n n Own financial models, forecasting, and performance analysis
n Drive insights on revenue, margins, pricing, and cost optimization
n Build and track key operational metrics (utilization, efficiency, capacity)
n Partner with business and leadership teams to influence decisions
n Lead budgeting cycles,



quarterly forecasts, and board-level reporting
n n Accounting & Controllership Excellence
n n Ensure high-quality, accurate, and timely monthly close
n Standardize balance sheet reconciliations and reporting practices
n Strengthen financial controls and improve reporting frameworks
n Drive process improvements and scalability across entities
n Mentor and elevate the quality of the finance team
n n Audit & Technical Accounting
n n Lead coordination with auditors on complex areas
n Enhance audit readiness through strong documentation
n Provide technical accounting guidance across entities
n Ensure compliance with global accounting standards
n n CFO Office & Leadership Impact
n n Act as the CFO's proxy in India during US business hours
n Translate strategic priorities into actionable financial plans
n Solve ambiguous, high-impact business problems
n Drive cross-functional finance leadership
n Play a key role in building and scaling the India finance function
n n What We're Looking For
n n 12–15+ years of experience in Finance / Accounting / FP&A;
n CA / CPA (or equivalent) strongly preferred
n Strong financial modelling, forecasting, and analytical skills
n Deep understanding of accounting and financial close processes
n Experience in multi-entity / global environments preferred
n Ability to operate independently with high ownership
n Advanced Excel skills (Power BI or similar tools is a plus)
n Interest in leveraging automation / AI in finance
n Strong communication skills with senior stakeholder exposure
n n Role Growth & Impact
n n Start as a high-impact individual contributor
n Opportunity to build and lead FP&A; / finance teams
n Direct influence on financial strategy and decision-making
n n Why This Role Stands Out
n n Direct exposure to global leadership (CFO, COO, CEO)
n Opportunity to build and transform finance processes
n Blend of strategy, analytics, and accounting leadership
n High ownership, autonomy, and accelerated career growth
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