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Global Head of Finance

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Chartered Accountant (CA) / CPA / MBA (Finance) - dual qualification preferred
  • 18+ years of experience, with at least 10+ years in a leadership role managing India and US finance and accounts
  • Strong expertise in Indian GAAP, Ind-AS, GST, Income Tax, FEMA, and US GAAP, Federal/State taxation, payroll compliance
  • Experience in multi-currency transactions, global client billing, and revenue recognition (ASC 606 / IFRS 15)

Requirements:

  • Drive strategic financial planning and cross-border financial strategy for India and US entities, advising leadership on profitability, pricing, project costing, and expansion plans
  • Oversee budgets, forecasts, MIS reporting, and consolidation of India and US financial statements, ensuring timely reporting and compliance with Ind-AS, Indian GAAP, US GAAP, and IFRS where applicable; track KPIs such as margins, cash flow, receivables, and utilization
  • Supervise end-to-end accounting, taxation, audits for India and US operations; ensure compliance with GST, Income Tax, TDS, Companies Act, FEMA (India) and US tax filings, US GAAP, payroll compliance, and SOX as applicable; manage transfer pricing and inter-company/cross-border fund movements; coordinate with auditors
  • Lead treasury and cash flow management across geographies, including working capital, forex, inter-company fund flows, and maintaining banking relationships in India and the US; monitor global cash flow to ensure liquidity and cost efficiency

Job description

This is a remote position.

Role Overview:
The Head of Finance & Accounts will lead financial strategy, planning, and compliance for both India and US operations. This role requires strong expertise in cross-border taxation, transfer pricing, US GAAP & Indian accounting standards, and statutory compliance across both regions.

You will partner closely with business leaders to ensure financial discipline, profitability, and global scalability.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Management

  • Drive financial planning and strategy for India and US entities aligned with global business goals
  • Advise leadership on profitability, pricing, project costing, and expansion plans
  • Ensure adherence to financial regulations in both India and the US

Financial Planning & Reporting

  • Oversee budgets, forecasts, and MIS reporting across geographies
  • Consolidate India & US financial statements and ensure timely reporting
  • Ensure compliance with Ind-AS, Indian GAAP, US GAAP, and IFRS (if applicable)
  • Track and report KPIs including margins, cash flow, receivables, and utilization

Accounting & Compliance

  • Supervise end-to-end accounting, taxation, and audits for India & US operations
  • Ensure compliance with:
    • India: GST, Income Tax, TDS, Companies Act, FEMA, SEZ/STPI
    • US: Federal & State tax filings, US GAAP, 401(k), payroll compliance, SOX (if applicable)
  • Manage transfer pricing, inter-company transactions, and cross-border fund movements
  • Coordinate with internal and external auditors across both geographies

Treasury & Cash Flow Management

  • Manage working capital, forex, and inter-company fund flows
  • Build and maintain banking relationships in India and the US
  • Monitor global cash flow to ensure liquidity and cost efficiency

Leadership & Team Management

  • Lead finance & accounts teams in India and coordinate with US counterparts
  • Drive automation and ERP implementation for seamless global reporting
  • Mentor team members and instill financial discipline across the organization

 

Key Requirements

  • Chartered Accountant (CA) / CPA / MBA (Finance) - Dual qualification preferred
  • Experience: 18+ years of experience, with at least 10+ years in leadership role managing India + US finance and accounts
  • Strong expertise in:
    • Indian GAAP, Ind-AS, GST, Income Tax, FEMA
    • US GAAP, Federal & State taxation, payroll compliance
    • Transfer pricing & cross-border taxation
  • Experience in multi-currency transactions, global client billing, and revenue recognition (ASC 606 / IFRS 15)
  • Proven ability to liaise with auditors, tax advisors, bankers, and regulatory authorities in both countries
  • Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills

 

Preferred Attributes

  • Experience in IT / ITES / technology services sector
  • Exposure to M&A, fundraising, investor relations, and global expansion
  • Familiarity with ERP / financial systems
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global service environment


Benefits

Diversity Inclusion: At Exavalu, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by applicable law. We nurture a culture that embraces all individuals and promotes diverse perspectives, where you can make an impact and grow your career. Exavalu also promotes flexibility  depending on the needs of employees, customers and the business. It might be part-time work, working outside normal 9-5 business hours or working remotely.. We also have a welcome back program to help people get back to mainstream after a long break due to health or family reasons.

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