FINANCE CONTROLLER

Real Estate Development  |  Bangalore

INDUSTRY

Real Estate

LOCATION

Bangalore

EXPERIENCE

12–18 Years

REPORTS TO

CFO

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced Finance Controller to take end-to-end ownership of the company’s financial operations. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the accuracy, control, and integrity of all financial processes — spanning receivables, payables, book-keeping, budgeting, statutory compliance, and financial reporting — for a growing real estate development business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Operations & Control

■     Own end-to-end control over Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP), ensuring timely collections, vendor payments, and reconciliation.

■     Oversee day-to-day book-keeping and ensure all transactions are accurately recorded in line with accounting standards and internal policies.

■     Establish and monitor internal financial controls to safeguard company assets and ensure process discipline across the finance function.

Budgeting & MIS

■     Drive the annual budgeting process across projects and cost centers.

■     Prepare and present monthly/quarterly Budget vs. Actual (BvA) analysis, highlighting variances and driving corrective action with project and business teams.

■     Provide management with timely, accurate MIS reports to support business decision-making.

Financial Reporting

■     Prepare accurate and timely standalone and consolidated financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) in compliance with applicable accounting standards (Ind AS).

■     Ensure books are audit-ready at all times and support month-end/year-end closing processes.

Audit & Compliance

■     Coordinate and manage statutory, internal, and tax audits end-to-end, ensuring timely closure with minimal observations.

■     Ensure full compliance with GST (including project-specific real estate GST provisions) and TDS regulations — accurate computation, timely filing, and reconciliation.

■     Stay current with regulatory changes affecting real estate accounting and tax compliance (RERA-linked financial disclosures, related party transactions, etc.) and ensure the organization remains compliant.

Systems & Process

■     Work within an ERP environment to manage financial data, reporting, and controls; drive process improvements and automation where possible.

■     Partner with cross-functional teams (project, sales, procurement) to ensure financial discipline is embedded in operational workflows.

Team & Stakeholder Management

■     Lead and mentor the finance and accounts team, building capability and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

■     Liaise with external stakeholders — auditors, tax consultants, banks, and regulatory authorities — as needed.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

■     Experience: 12–18 years of progressive experience in finance/accounts, with at least a few years in a controllership or senior finance leadership role. Real estate/construction industry experience strongly preferred.

■     Education: CA or CA Inter preferred; however, strong hands-on experience in the areas above is mandatory.

■     Strong working knowledge of an ERP environment (SAP/Oracle/Tally/other real estate ERP platforms).

■     Sound expertise in AR/AP management, book-keeping, and financial statement preparation.

■     Strong command over GST and TDS regulations, including real estate-specific provisions.

■     Hands-on experience managing statutory and internal audits.

■     Proficient in budgeting, variance analysis, and MIS reporting.

■     Strong attention to detail and ownership mindset.

■     Ability to work closely with the CFO and senior leadership in a fast-growing, dynamic environment.

■     Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

WHAT WE OFFER

■     Opportunity to build and scale the finance function of a growing real estate development company.

■     Direct exposure to leadership and strategic decision-making.

■     Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience.