CA- Finance Controller

We are looking for a qualified Chartered Accountant to take on the role of Finance Controller. This is a critical leadership role responsible for end-to-end financial management across both entities — including accounting, compliance, MIS, budgeting, and financial strategy support. The ideal candidate is a hands-on finance professional who can build robust financial systems and controls in a fast-growing, multi-entity business environment.

Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Own end-to-end books of accounts , ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) for both entities.

• Consolidate financials across entities and present periodic MIS reports to leadership.

• Ensure timely closure of books and adherence to accounting standards (Ind AS/GAAP as applicable)

Compliance & Statutory Requirements

• Ensure timely compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, ROC filings, and other statutory requirements for both entities.

• Coordinate with statutory auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities for audits and assessments.

• Maintain compliance calendars and ensure zero-default statutory filing across both companies.

• Stay updated on regulatory changes affecting fleet management/transportation and related business operations.

Budgeting, Costing & Financial Planning

• Drive annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes for both entities.

• Support cost optimization initiatives in fleet operations by providing cost-per-unit, cost-per-km, and other operational finance metrics.

• Monitor budget vs. actual performance and flag variances to leadership with actionable insights.

• Support pricing and contract evaluation for new business/route expansion from a financial feasibility standpoint.

Cash Flow, Treasury & Controls • Manage working capital, cash flow planning, and treasury operations across both entities.

• Implement strong internal financial controls, approval workflows, and SOPs to safeguard company assets.

• Manage banking relationships, fund flows, and any debt/credit facilities.

• Oversee vendor payments, payroll processing, and reimbursements with appropriate controls.

Business Partnering & Leadership Support

• Act as a strategic finance partner to the founder/leadership team on business decisions, expansion plans, and investment evaluation.

• Provide financial due diligence support for new city/business expansion initiatives.

• Build and mentor a small finance/accounts team as the business scales.

• Support fundraising, investor reporting, or bank/NBFC financing requirements as needed.

Key Requirements

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory.

• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in financial accounting, controllership, or a similar finance leadership role.

• Experience handling multi-entity or group company finance is strongly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, Income Tax, and other statutory compliance requirements in India.

• Hands-on experience with accounting software/ERP systems (Tally, Zoho Books, SAP, or similar).

• Prior experience in logistics, fleet management, transportation, or asset-heavy businesses is a plus.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.

• High attention to detail, ownership mindset, and ability to work in a fast-paced startup/scale-up environment.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to work closely with founders and cross-functional teams.