Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Description:

This is a rare chance to help build the financial backbone of Shield AI India, a company operating at the cutting edge of defence technology and autonomous systems. As Senior Manager – Finance, you will play a critical role in ensuring regulatory integrity, accounting accuracy, and financial discipline for Shield AI’s India operations.

Working closely with Shield AI’s global finance organization, this role offers deep ownership, high impact, and direct exposure to the complexities of operating a global defence tech company in India,



while contributing to a mission-driven organization at scale.

What you'll do:
- Own corporate compliance, statutory filings, and regulatory requirements for Shield AI India.
- Ensure adherence to Indian regulations including Companies Act, FEMA, GST, Income Tax, and other applicable laws relevant to defence and technology sectors.
- Oversee accounting operations, including bookkeeping, month-end and year-end close, and preparation of financial statements.
- Ensure financial reporting complies with Ind AS / Indian GAAP and Shield AI’s global accounting policies.
- Act as the primary finance interface for external auditors, consultants, and regulatory authorities.
- Coordinate closely with Shield AI’s central and global finance teams to ensure consistency in accounting treatment, controls, and reporting.
- Review financial statements, schedules, and reports for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
- Support internal control frameworks,

📌 Senior Manager, Finance (New Delhi)
🏢 Shield AI
📍 New Delhi