About BrightCHAMPS BrightCHAMPS is a holistic skill-building and learning platform on a mission to bridge the gap between traditional education and the real-world skills kids need to thrive, offering expert-designed courses in Coding, Financial Literacy, Math, Robotics, AI, and Communication. Founded in 2020 by Ravi Bhushan, the company has rapidly expanded to over 30 countries, delivering 200,000+ live classes every month, and is one of the fastest-growing EdTech companies in the world, teaching coding, robotics, financial literacy, and STEM skills to over a million children.
BrightCHAMPS is backed by $63M in funding at a $650M valuation, with investors including Premji Invest, GSV Ventures, 021 Capital, Beenext, and Binny Bansal. The company operates across four core learning verticals — CodeCHAMPS (coding), RoboCHAMPS (robotics and artificial intelligence), FinCHAMPS (financial literacy), and LingoCHAMPS (communications) — and has grown to a team of 700+ employees across five continents.

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Controller to join our Finance & Controllership team. This role is central to strengthening our financial reporting, statutory compliance, and internal control framework as we grow. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, auditors, and leadership to ensure accurate financial records, timely audit closures, and robust governance — while also contributing to cash flow management, budgeting, and business decision support.

Financial Reporting & Accounting
Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring they are accurate, complete, and delivered within defined timelines
Assist in the consolidation of group financials across multiple entities and geographies, ensuring alignment with group accounting policies
Ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting records by reviewing ledgers, journal entries, and supporting documentation on an ongoing basis
Perform periodic account reconciliations and variance analysis,



investigating discrepancies and ensuring corrective actions are taken in a timely manner
Audit & Compliance
Coordinate with statutory, internal, and tax auditors by acting as the primary point of contact, facilitating data requests, and resolving audit queries
Ensure timely closure of audits and submission of required documentation, minimizing delays and audit observations
Monitor compliance with the Companies Act, Income Tax Act, GST, and other applicable regulatory requirements, keeping track of regulatory changes and their impact on the business
Maintain audit schedules, trackers, and supporting documentation in an organized manner to enable smooth and efficient audit processes
Assist in the timely and accurate filing of GST returns, TDS returns, and Income Tax compliances in line with statutory due dates
Support tax audit processes and respond to tax queries and notices from authorities, coordinating with consultants where required
Strengthen internal controls and financial governance by identifying control gaps and implementing corrective measures
Monitor process adherence across finance operations and proactively highlight gaps, inefficiencies, or risks to management
Support the implementation of SOPs and automation initiatives (ERP/Zoho, etc.) Treasury & Cash Management
Assist in cash flow planning and preparation to ensure adequate liquidity for business operations
Support banking operations, payment approvals, and bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies
Business Support & Planning
Provide analysis of P&L; performance and support cost optimization initiatives to improve overall profitability
Qualified or Semi-qualified CA / CMA / MBA Finance / CA Inter

- 3–6 years of relevant experience in Finance/Controllership
- Strong understanding of accounting standards, compliance, and audit processes
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Zoho, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- Good knowledge of GST, Income Tax, and Companies Act compliance
- Experience in startup / high-growth setting

Understanding of automation tools and finance system integration

📌 Financial Controller (Financial Services / Banking (Bengaluru)
🏢 BrightChamps
📍 Bengaluru