Financial Controller - SaaS

Job Overview

The Financial Controller will oversee the company’s financial management, compliance, and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will have expertise in accounting principles, financial controls, and regulatory compliance, with experience in managing multi-entity operations. Proficiency in NetSuite, US GAAP, IND AS, and SaaS revenue accounting is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee all aspects of financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in compliance with US GAAP, IND AS, and IFRS
• Manage revenue recognition processes for SaaS contracts, including ASC 606 compliance
• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Develop and implement internal financial controls and policies to safeguard company assets

2. Regulatory & Tax Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Indian and US tax regulations, FEMA, transfer pricing, and related party transaction
• Work closely with auditors and tax consultants for statutory audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of cross-border taxation, GST, and corporate tax laws affecting SaaS businesses

3. Treasury & Cash Flow Management

• Manage cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships to ensure financial stability
• Monitor foreign exchange risk and implement hedging strategies to mitigate currency fluctuations
• Optimize capital allocation strategies to support business growth and expansion

4. Financial Strategy & Business Partnering

• Provide financial insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership to drive business performance
• Partner with Sales, Customer Success, and Product teams to optimize pricing, profitability, and revenue operations

5. Team Leadership & Process Optimization

• Lead and mentor a high-performing finance team, ensuring continuous learning and development
• Drive automation and process improvements in financial reporting, billing, and compliance
• Implement and optimize NetSuite and other financial systems to improve financial workflows

Requirements:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent qualification with 8+ years of experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of SaaS revenue accounting, subscription billing, and NetSuite ERP.
• Expertise in US GAAP, IND AS, IFRS, and global compliance frameworks.
• Experience managing multi-entity, cross-border financial transactions.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, data analytics, and FP&A.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a B2B SaaS company.
• Familiarity with fundraising, investor reporting, and M&A financial due diligence.
• Exposure to US federal and state tax laws
• Experience with the top audit firms is an added advantage.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead finance operations in a fast-scaling highly profitable SaaS company.
• Work with a global team and contribute to strategic decision making.
• Remote Work

Company

Overview:VWO made history in 2010 by revolutionizing A/B testing with the launch of the world's first visual editor for webpage modifications, eliminating the need for coding. This innovation catapulted VWO's parent company, Wingify, to become one of India's most successful SaaS companies. Today, VWO is the global pioneer in conversion optimization, empowering marketers to boost conversion rates and drive sales on their websites. With a client base exceeding 2500, VWO promotes a data-driven approach that fosters experimentation and growth. VWO's latest version bundles a myriad of features into a single package, including A/B testing, Heatmaps, Session Recordings, Funnels, Form Analytics, Personalization, Server-Side Testing, and Program management.To see what we have released recently and in the past, you can check here.

Why Join VWO?

Would you like to own the product vision, strategy, and execution of a product suite used by over 2,500 clients in 90+ countries across various industry domains? Embark on a thrilling journey with a top SaaS company in India as it scales from a $50 million to a $100 million revenue powerhouse. Wingify, a leading player in conversion optimization, aspires to be the most admired tech company to emerge from India.