01 Sep
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Simplify AlphaTM
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Nashik
01 Sep
Simplify AlphaTM
Nashik
Role OverviewSimplify Alpha operates a services/staffing (IDC-type) business model, and this Finance Controller role should be built around the financial mechanics of a people-based, billable-hours business: deal/contract profitability, bench cost management, utilization tracking, and client invoicing tied to time and material or fixed-fee arrangements. The Controller owns close, controls, and compliance for the entity, and partners closely with delivery and account leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Close & Reporting- Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close, ensuring accuracy and timeliness- Prepare P&L;, balance sheet, and cash flow statements in line with group reporting formats- Manage revenue recognition for T&M;, fixed-price, and staff augmentation contracts- Ensure the entity's numbers roll up cleanly into group consolidationUtilization & Deal Profitability- Track billable utilization, bench cost, and realization rates across resources and accounts- Build and maintain deal/contract-level profitability views (rate card vs. actual cost, including onshore/offshore cost differentials)- Monitor bench aging and flag underutilized resources to leadership- Support pricing decisions on new SOWs and rate card negotiationsControls & Compliance- Design and enforce internal controls, including approval matrices, reconciliations, and segregation of duties- Ensure statutory compliance (tax filings,
regulatory returns, and jurisdiction-specific requirements)- Manage the statutory and internal audit process end to end- Maintain compliance with Ind AS and US GAAP as applicable, given cross-border staffing arrangementsIntercompany & Transfer Pricing- Manage intercompany invoicing, particularly around cross-border resource deployment and IC service agreements- Support transfer pricing documentation and protected harbour positioning for the staffing/services model- Track cash movement tied to client invoicing cycles and payroll-heavy cost baseBusiness Partnering- Act as the finance point of contact for Simplify Alpha's delivery and account leadership- Support annual budgeting and forecasting, with particular attention to headcount-driven cost planning- Provide visibility on client-wise and SOW-wise margins to support account management decisionsQualifications- Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent (CPA, ACCA), 10-15 years post-qualification experience- Experience in a staffing, IT services, or IDC (captive/BOT) business is important, specifically comfort with utilization-based profitability models and bench cost management- Working knowledge of Ind AS and US GAAP- Experience with ERP and time-tracking/billing systems suited to services businesses (NetSuite, SAP, or similar, plus timesheet tools)
📌 Director - Finance (Nashik)
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