Strategic Financial Leadership &

• Global Alignment ● Oversee all financial management, accounting operations, budgeting, and long-term financial planning for c3India. ● Serve as the primary finance partner to the US leadership team, communicating regional performance, risk assessments, and growth metrics to the VP of Finance. ● Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual budget-to-actual variance analyses, cost control measures, and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) tracking. ● Implement and align financial strategy, internal reporting standards, and transfer pricing guidelines between c3India and US entities (c3controls, c3digitus, Evolute).

Plant Cost

Accounting &

• Operations ● Partner on Standard Costing &

• Variance Analysis: Establish accurate standard product costs and deliver weekly, actionable variance insights (material usage, labor efficiency, scrap, overhead absorption) to plant leadership to eliminate waste and optimize throughput. ● Drive Gross Margin &

• Cost Reduction Initiatives: Direct plant-level profitability analysis and collaborate with plant managers and continuous improvement teams to identify, validate, and track cost-saving opportunities and Lean/Kaizen operational goals. ● Lead Plant Budgeting, Forecasting &

• Capacity Planning: Own the site-level annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes, translating production schedules, volume shifts, and unit economics into clear operational financial models. ● Safeguard Inventory Integrity &

• Controls: Oversee inventory valuation, perpetual-to-physical inventory reconciliations, cycle counting programs, and internal controls to minimize shrinkage, write-offs, and inventory obsolescence. ● Build Financial Models for CapEx &

• Automation: Partner with operational engineering to develop rigorous ROI and pay-back models for plant equipment investments, automation projects, and facility capacity expansion decisions.

Financial

Reporting &

• General Ledger Management ● Direct the accurate and timely completion of monthly,



quarterly, and year-end closes in accordance with Indian GAAP and company standards. ● Ensure strict control over general ledger accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, bank accounts, and intra-group/cross-border transactions. ● Consolidate regional financial management information systems (MIS) for executive review.

Statutory

Compliance, Taxation &

• Auditing ● Ensure 100% compliance with local statutory laws, including Indian Income Tax (TDS/TCS), Goods and Services Tax (GST), Corporate Tax, Companies Act, and township/local regulations. ● Direct and manage external statutory audits, tax audits, internal audits, and interactions with appointed Chartered Accountants, consultants, and tax authorities. ● Oversee GST return filings, GST refund applications, and transfer pricing documentation. Treasury, Cash Flow &

• Financial Operations ● Manage liquidity, cash flow forecasting, working capital, and local banking relationships in Mumbai. ● Supervise the local finance and accounts team, providing oversight for Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), expense management, and local payroll processing. ● Implement, streamline, and enforce internal controls, accounting workflows, and financial policies to eliminate risk and maximize efficiency. Team Leadership &

• Development ● Lead, mentor, and build the c3India finance team, promoting career development and functional expertise across team members. ● Foster strong cross-functional collaboration with c3India Engineering, Operations, and Human Resources teams.

Qualifications &

Required Experience ● Education:



Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration required.

Chartered

Accountant (CA), ICWA/CMA credential or Master’s degree in Finance (MBA/M.Com) strongly preferred. ● Experience: 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior leadership role (e.g., Director, Controller, or Senior Finance Manager) in an MNC or manufacturing entity. We require hands-on experience inside an industrial or electronics manufacturing facility. ● Accounting &

• Software Proficiency: High proficiency in ERP accounting systems, Tally, and US/global software tools (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or similar). ● Compliance Mastery: In-depth, hands-on knowledge of Indian GST laws, Income Tax (TDS), Transfer Pricing, Corporate Governance, and Indian GAAP/Ind AS. ● Cross-Border Expertise: Experience working with US-headquartered parent companies, multi-currency transactions, and reporting across time zones. ● Cost Accounting &

• Manufacturing Financial Management: Led plant-level and standard cost accounting operations for high-volume manufacturing environments; designed variance analysis frameworks (labor, yield, and overhead) that improved gross margins and optimized inventory valuation.

Required

Competencies &

• Personal Attributes ● Communication &

• Collaboration: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to present clear financial insights to executive stakeholders in the US. ● Leadership &

• Ethics: High integrity, confidentiality, and commitment to maintaining ethical financial practices. ● Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on data accuracy and process optimization. ● Adaptability: Comfortable coordinating across global teams (Mumbai and US) via video conferencing and collaborative tools.

Pay: ₹2,400,000.00 - ₹3,800,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

📌 Director of Finance (Andheri East)
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