About the role
Side is seeking an experienced India Controller (Finance) to join our finance team in Bangalore .
This is a hands-on finance leadership role covering the full spectrum of finance activities, including end-to-end accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, statutory compliance, audit coordination, cash flow management, and process improvement.
You will work closely with studio heads, finance leadership, FP&A;, and other department leads to ensure accurate reporting, solid financial controls, and transparent commercial insight across the business.
The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, commercially aware, and confident managing both finance processes and people.
Key responsibilities
Manage full-cycle accounting activities, including bookkeeping, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.
Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, P&L;, balance sheet, and supporting schedules.
Ensure financial reporting is accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable accounting standards.
Oversee statutory compliance,



including income tax, regulatory reporting, and audit requirements.
Coordinate with external auditors and prepare supporting documentation for annual audits.
Manage and improve finance operations across general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, credit control, petty cash, and cash management.
Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Ensure all financial transactions are appropriately supported, approved, and authorised.
Manage cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts in line with company policy.
Oversee capital asset accounting, including recording, amortisation, and disposal of assets.
Partner with FP&A; teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
Work closely with studio heads and business leaders to provide transparent financial insight and decision support.
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📌 India Controller Bengaluru
🏢 SIDE
📍 Bengaluru