We are hiring a seasoned Finance Controller for a fast-growing, founder-driven, SEBI-registered Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) platform operating in the private credit and investment space.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a finance professional who can combine strong financial governance, fund accounting, regulatory compliance and commercial acumen with the ability to build scalable finance processes.

The position offers a potential progression to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as the platform grows.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Control & Reporting

- Lead financial accounting, consolidation, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
- Oversee financial statements, cash-flow management, reconciliations and financial controls.
- Develop robust MIS dashboards and provide actionable financial insights to leadership.
- Establish scalable financial processes, reporting systems and governance frameworks.

2. Fund Finance & Operations

- Oversee fund accounting, capital calls, distributions, investor reporting and fund-level reconciliations.
- Coordinate NAV calculations, fund valuations and related reporting processes.
- Monitor fund expenses, cash flows and financial performance.
- Support fund structuring, new fund launches and financial due diligence.

3. Taxation, Audit & Regulatory Compliance

- Ensure compliance with applicable SEBI AIF regulations, accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements.
- Oversee direct and indirect taxation, including Income Tax, GST, TDS and relevant fund-related tax obligations.
- Manage statutory, internal and fund audits.
- Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, trustees, custodians and other external stakeholders.

4. Strategic Finance & Leadership





- Partner closely with founders and senior leadership on financial planning, capital management and business decisions.
- Support fundraising initiatives, investor reporting and financial presentations.
- Strengthen internal controls, risk management and financial governance.
- Build and mentor a high-performing finance function.

Candidate Requirements

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA); additional qualifications such as CFA or MBA Finance would be advantageous.
- 18–20 years of progressive finance experience, including significant leadership responsibility.
- Strong preference for experience in AIFs, private credit, private equity, asset management, NBFCs or investment management platforms.
- Hands-on understanding of fund accounting, investor reporting, taxation, audits and regulatory compliance.
- Demonstrated experience establishing financial controls, MIS and scalable finance operations.
- Solid analytical ability, business judgement and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

What Makes This Opportunity Distinctive?

- Future CFO track with meaningful leadership responsibilities.
- Direct engagement with founders and senior decision-makers.
- Opportunity to build and strengthen the finance function of a growing investment platform.
- Exposure to fund operations, investment structures and strategic growth initiatives.
- Long-term professional growth and potential wealth-creation opportunities.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may share their updated CV at:

[email protected]

Email Subject: Application – Finance Controller | Mumbai

Applications will be treated confidentially.

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Pay: ₹3,500,000.00 - ₹5,000,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Finance Controller (Mumbai)
🏢 Aquila Capital
📍 Mumbai