About Company

The company operates in the SaaS/IT Product industry, providing enterprise-focused AI and machine learning infrastructure and software solutions.

Job Description

Controllership & Monthly Close:
Own end-to-end monthly close for India and US entities with zero surprises — on time, every time
Maintain general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed asset register across both entities
Ensure full compliance with Ind AS for the India entity and US GAAP for the US entity
Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and consolidated reporting across Ensemble Labs Inc (US) and Ensemble Labs Private Limited (India)
Prepare audit-ready financials and serve as the primary point of contact for statutory auditors
Build and document accounting policies, internal controls, and approval workflows from scratch
ERP Implementation & Finance Systems:
Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of the finance technology stack — ERP (NetSuite, Zoho Books, or equivalent), billing (Chargebee, Stripe), payroll (Gusto, Deel), expense management (Brex, Ramp), and FP&A; tooling
Build the quote-to-cash process — clean invoicing, collections, and DSO management from day one
Implement ASC 606 / Ind AS 115 compliant revenue recognition for SaaS contracts including deferred revenue and ARR hygiene
Set up spend controls, procurement policies, and card programs that scale with headcount growth
Support SOC 2 evidence collection for finance-related processes and controls
Statutory Compliance & Tax:
Own all India statutory compliance — GST filing and reconciliation (including OIDAR obligations), TDS deduction and remittance, ROC filings, and transfer pricing documentation between entities
Manage US compliance — federal and state tax filings, Delaware franchise tax, sales tax nexus monitoring, and R&D; tax credit claims under IRC Section 41




Handle cross-border compliance including withholding tax on payments to foreign vendors and partners, DTAA planning, and permanent establishment risk management
Administer ESOP and cap table on Carta — grants, exercises, 409A valuations, Form 3921, and India ESOP compliance under FEMA and Income Tax Act
Run US and India payroll with vendors ensuring statutory compliance across both jurisdictions
Treasury & Cash Management:
Own banking relationships, FX management, and intercompany settlements between India and US entities
Manage accounts payable, vendor onboarding, and procurement — ensuring clean audit trails
Requirements:
CA or CPA qualification — Big 4 or top-tier audit background strongly preferred
5 to 8 years of finance experience with a minimum of 3 years in a fast-paced startup or high-growth technology company
Demonstrable experience scaling a finance function — you have built processes, implemented controls, and set up systems where none existed before
Hands-on ERP implementation experience — you have led or been central to at least one ERP rollout (NetSuite, Zoho Books, Tally, or equivalent)
Robust working knowledge of both Ind AS and US GAAP — multi-entity consolidation is familiar territory
Deep understanding of Indian statutory compliance — GST, TDS, ROC, transfer pricing — and US compliance including federal tax, Delaware, and R&D; credits
Experience working directly with statutory auditors — you have owned the audit process, not just supported it
Fluency with SaaS metrics and revenue recognition under ASC 606 / Ind AS 115
Good to have:
Experience with ESOP administration and cap table management on Carta or equivalent
Working knowledge of cross-border tax compliance — DTAA, FEMA, OIDAR, withholding tax on foreign payments
Familiarity with SOC 2, ISO 27001, or enterprise security review processes
Exposure to US R&D; credit claims and India GST refund processes
Experience in an AI, infrastructure, SaaS, or developer tools company
Comfort with BI tools and financial modelling beyond standard accounting software

📌 Finance Controller | CA/MBA | Startup (Vasanth Nagar)
🏢 Corenza
📍 Vasanth Nagar