Finance Manager - R2R at Emergent Labs in Bengaluru

Job description

• We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5-7 years of post-qualification experience to lead our MIS and financial reporting function. The role requires strong expertise in financial reporting, consolidation, accounting standards (Ind AS, IFRS and US GAAP), month-end close, audit management and internal controls. The candidate should have strong analytical capabilities, excellent stakeholder management skills and a proven record of driving process improvement and automation in a fast-paced, high-growth organisation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and finalise monthly, quarterly and annual standalone and consolidated financial statements as per Ind AS, US GAAP, IFRS and Companies Act requirements.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of financial reports.
• Drive closure of books within management-defined timelines and improve the month-end close.
• Lead statutory, internal, tax and other regulatory audits. Act as the primary point of contact for auditors and resolve audit queries on time.
• Strengthen internal financial controls (IFC) and ensure compliance with audit and regulatory requirements.
• Identify process gaps, assess risks and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and publish monthly MIS, P&L balance sheet, variance analysis and key performance indicators.
• Develop and maintain management dashboards, segment-wise reporting and cost centre analysis.
• Track and report departmental performance, cost optimisation initiatives and efficiency metrics through department-level MIS.
• Oversee the general ledger process for timely and accurate accounting and reporting.
• Perform balance sheet reviews and reconciliations.
• Own revenue recognition for subscriptions, credits and top-ups, including deferred revenue, refunds and chargebacks.
• Manage multi-entity accounting for the US and India entities, including intercompany, FX and USD consolidation.
• Work with external advisors on statutory and tax filings, including GST, TDS and transfer pricing.
• Implement process improvements, automation and efficiency initiatives in MIS and record-to-report.
• Conduct analytical reviews of financial results to identify trends, variances and actionable insights.

Requirements

• Chartered Accountant with 5-7 years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong experience in financial reporting, consolidation, MIS, audits and record-to-report (R2R) processes.
• Sound technical knowledge of Ind AS, IFRS, US GAAP and the Companies Act.
• Experience in multi-entity accounting and financial consolidation.
• Strong understanding of internal financial controls, risk management and corporate governance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and financial modelling skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management, with the ability to work across business functions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience at a SaaS, consumer subscription, or high-growth technology company;
• Exposure to usage-based or credit-based pricing models
• Experience supporting fundraising or working across India and US entities.
• Hands-on experience with AI tools such as Claude, Gemini or ChatGPT in day-to-day finance work
• Experience at Big 4 audit firms.

Skills

Required

• Financial reporting
• Consolidation
• MIS
• Audits
• Record-to-report (R2R) processes
• Ind AS
• IFRS
• US GAAP
• Companies Act
• Multi-entity accounting
• Internal financial controls
• Risk management

Preferred

• Fundraising support
• AI tools (Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT)
• Big 4 audit firm experience

Benefits

• Daily Meals: Lunch and Dinner provided
• Family Insurance: 5 Lakhs worth of coverage for you and your family
• Unlimited Paid Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge and come back refreshed
• Flexible Working Hours: Work arrangements that fit your life and commitments