Financial Controller

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Finance Controller to own our Accounts Payable function end to end for our US and international entities. You will make sure every vendor is paid accurately and on time, every liability is recorded correctly, and month-end close runs cleanly — with strong controls, clear reporting, and a constant focus on process improvement.
You will work closely with our US finance and operations teams, so your hours align with the US business day — a US shift from 6:30 PM to 3:30 AM IST, on-site at our Gurugram office. Hands-on Odoo ERP experience is a strong plus.
What You'll Own
Accounts Payable Operations
Lead and develop the AP team, and act as the main AP contact for the US finance team, auditors, and stakeholders.
Manage the full procure-to-pay (P2P) cycle — vendor invoice receipt, 2-way / 3-way matching (PO, GRN, invoice), coding, approvals, and payment.
Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, credit notes, debit notes, and expense claims across US and international entities.
Plan and run weekly / bi-weekly payment runs (ACH, wire, check, international transfers), managing cash requirements with treasury.
Manage vendor master data — onboarding, KYC / W-9 / W-8 collection, bank detail verification, and duplicate-vendor prevention.
Resolve vendor queries and disputes promptly and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, factories, and service providers.
Monitor AP aging, payment terms, early-payment discounts, and DPO; flag risks and opportunities.
Month-End Close and Reporting
Own the AP sub-ledger close — accruals, prepaids, GRNI / unbilled liabilities, and cut-off.
Reconcile AP sub-ledger to the general ledger and vendor statements every month; clear reconciling items quickly.
Prepare AP and expense reporting, accrual schedules, and variance analysis for management and the corporate finance team.
Support intercompany payables and reconciliations between US, India, and other group entities.
US and International Accounting and Compliance
Apply US GAAP to AP and expense accounting; work with IFRS / local GAAP requirements for international entities.
Ensure US 1099 vendor tracking and annual 1099 filing; support sales and use tax review on vendor invoices.
Handle multi-currency invoices, foreign exchange revaluation, and cross-border payment requirements.
Ensure compliance with withholding tax, GST / VAT, and other indirect tax rules on vendor payments, as applicable by country.
Support statutory and external audits — prepare AP schedules, samples, and supporting documentation.
Internal Controls and Process Improvement
Design and maintain strong AP controls — segregation of duties, approval matrices, three-way match, and payment authorization.
Prevent and detect duplicate payments, fraud, and errors through controls and periodic reviews.
Write and maintain AP policies and SOPs; train the team and business users.
Drive automation of AP processes — invoice capture / OCR, email-based invoice intake, approval workflows, and payment automation.
Track and improve AP KPIs: invoice cycle time, cost per invoice, on-time payment rate, first-pass match rate, and exceptions.
ERP and Systems (Good to Have)
Use Odoo ERP for AP, purchase, and accounting workflows, and work with IT on integrations, reports, and automation.
What We're Looking For
Qualifications and Experience
CA / CPA / CMA / ACCA or equivalent finance qualification preferred; B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) at minimum.
10+ years of experience in accounting and finance, with at least 5 years leading Accounts Payable.
Strong US accounting experience — US GAAP, 1099, sales and use tax, and US month-end close.
International accounting exposure — multi-entity, multi-currency, and cross-border vendor payments.
Experience in a multinational company or shared services centre supporting US / global entities is a must.
Experience with an ERP for AP (Odoo strongly preferred; NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar considered).
Experience in apparel, retail, or e-commerce is a plus.
Technical Skills
Procure-to-pay, three-way match, vendor management, and AP reconciliations
US GAAP; IFRS / local GAAP awareness
Odoo ERP (Accounting, Purchase) — good to have
Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, Power Query); Power BI is a plus
AP automation tools (OCR, invoice capture, approval workflows)
Soft Skills
Strong leadership and stakeholder management with US teams
High attention to detail and strong sense of ownership
Excellent written and spoken English
Problem-solving and process-improvement mindset
Able to work a US-aligned shift (6:30 PM to 3:30 AM IST) on-site in Gurugram
Key Performance Indicators
On-time, accurate vendor payments and zero duplicate payments
Clean, timely AP close, reconciliations, and audit results
Reduced invoice cycle time and manual effort through automation

Work arrangement
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