Director Finance

About the opportunity
We are hiring a Director – Accounting for a PE-backed, high-growth global technology company with operations across the US, EU and India. The role is based in Gurugram and reports directly into the Global CFO. This is a senior, hands-on finance leadership role for a technically strong accounting professional who can own global financial reporting, drive multi-entity controllership, and operate effectively in a fast-scaling, M&A-active environment.
Key responsibilities
Financial reporting & controllership
Own the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across all entities and geographies
Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, managing the annual audit cycle end-to-end
Design, implement, and continuously improve internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
Systems & process
Own and optimise NetSuite as the core ERP — including chart of accounts design, workflow automation, and reporting configuration
Lead rollout of new or restructured Chart of Accounts across entities as the business scales
Document and standardise GAAP accounting policies, process runbooks, and controls matrix
Establish and enforce a disciplined month-end close calendar across the finance team
PE & investor reporting
Partner closely with PE sponsors on reporting cadences, board packages, covenant compliance, and portfolio-level financial reporting
Support due diligence, quality-of-earnings processes, and investor reporting deliverables
M&A & integration
Lead accounting workstreams for M&A transactions — due diligence, purchase accounting, opening balance sheet preparation, and post-close integration
Global operations
Oversee accounting operations across multiple regions — US, EU, APAC, and India
Navigate multi-currency consolidation, transfer pricing considerations, and cross-border reporting requirements
Manage relationships with regional finance teams, local advisors, and statutory auditors across jurisdictions
Ideal candidate
Chartered Accountant (CA) or CPA mandatory
12+ years of progressive accounting experience including significant time in a Controller, VP, or Director-level role
Deep technical expertise in US GAAP — hands-on experience preparing and reviewing GAAP-compliant financial statements
Proven experience with NetSuite — implementation, administration, and advanced use as primary ERP
Prior experience in a PE-backed company with exposure to sponsor reporting, board-level reporting, and PE-driven reporting cadences
Demonstrated M&A experience — due diligence, purchase accounting, and post-acquisition integration
Based in or open to relocating to Gurugram

Work arrangement
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