Financial Controller

# Financial Controller ## Company Overview Routematic (operated by Nivaata Systems Private Limited) is an urban mobility technology and Transport-as-a-Service (TaaS) company. It operates at the intersection of route optimization software and enterprise fleet operations, serving over 300 corporate clients across 23+ Indian cities. The company is scaling its operations towards the ₹150–200 Crore mark and is building a robust finance organization to support its next phase of growth. ## Job Summary The Financial Controller will be a hands-on, high-ownership leader responsible for overseeing end-to-end finance operations, internal controls, statutory compliance, tax, working capital, and financial planning and analysis (FP&A). This role involves leading and developing a finance team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strengthening controls, and preparing the organization for future growth and investor readiness. The position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's financial architecture. ## Responsibilities - **Core Financial Operations & Book Closure** - Oversee daily finance and accounting activities across Order-to-Cash (O2C) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycles. - Drive timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closures in compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS). - Manage Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP), including credit management, invoicing, collections, vendor payouts, and expense controls. - **Financial Governance, Audit & Controls** - Develop, implement, and enforce internal financial controls (IFC) and accounting policies to ensure data integrity and mitigate operational risks. - Lead and coordinate statutory audits, internal audits, and tax audits, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors. - **FP&A, MIS & Investor Reporting** - Design and present actionable Management Information System (MIS) reports to senior leadership and the CFO. - Lead budgeting, variance analysis, working capital management, cash flow forecasting, and financial modeling to support strategic decision-making. - Prepare quarterly investor reporting packs, board presentation materials, and manage due diligence data rooms. - **Tax & Compliance Oversight** - Oversee compliance with direct taxes (Income Tax, TDS) and indirect taxes (GST), including filings, reconciliations, and engagement with external tax consultants. - Manage corporate compliance, legal notices, assessments, and regulatory matters. - **Team Leadership & Organizational Building** - Restructure and mentor the existing finance team, transitioning from a flat hierarchy to specialized, high-accountability sub-teams. - Identify operational bottlenecks and automate workflows using modern ERP and enterprise tools to enable scalable growth. ## Qualifications - Chartered Accountant (CA) highly preferred; alternatively, Cost Accountant (CMA) or MBA in Finance with strong controllership credentials. - 8–14 years of post-qualification experience in mid-to-large enterprises, corporate, or growth organizations. - Proven experience managing end-to-end controllership functions, including: - O2C and P2P processes - Statutory and internal audits - Financial planning and analysis - Taxation and compliance - Working capital management - Strong knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) and regulatory requirements. - Demonstrated leadership skills with experience mentoring and developing finance teams. - Excellent communication skills, capable of interfacing with CFO, board members, auditors, and investors. ## Preferred Skills - Experience with process automation and ERP systems. - Familiarity with urban mobility or TaaS industry-specific financial practices. - Strategic thinking and ability to implement scalable financial processes. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. ## Experience - 8 to 14 years of relevant experience in finance and controllership roles within mid-to-large organizations. - Prior experience leading finance teams and managing comprehensive financial functions. ## Environment - The role is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. - The work environment involves close collaboration with senior leadership, auditors, and external stakeholders. - The position may require occasional travel for audits, regulatory meetings, or strategic initiatives. - The work setting is primarily in-office, with a focus on building a high-performance finance organization. ## Salary - **Estimated Range:** ₹50 LPA (Target Budget) with a stretch up to ₹70–75 LPA for exceptional candidates. ## Growth Opportunities - The role offers significant potential for career advancement into senior leadership positions within the finance organization. - Opportunity to shape the company's financial architecture and contribute to its scaling and investor readiness. ## Benefits - Not specified in the provided description.