Finance Controller

ZoomInfo ZoomInfo · Enterprise · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · 838 Finance - Finance

Seeking an experienced Finance Controller for ZoomInfo's India entity to manage local operations, build a Center of Excellence for AR, AP, and GL teams, and support global finance activities. Requires strong US GAAP, technical accounting, and leadership skills.

What you'd actually do

  1. Ensure financial operations align with US GAAP, technical accounting standards, and local Indian regulations.
  2. Oversee the preparation and submission of statutory financial statements, tax filings, and local audits.
  3. Support the global finance team by contributing to preparatory tasks for group reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial data.
  4. Establish and develop a Center of Excellence to centralize and optimize key financial processes across AR, AP, GL, and other accounting functions.
  5. Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team across AR, AP, GL, and other accounting functions.

Skills

Required

  • Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent qualification
  • 12+ years experience
  • 4+ years of experience in a Big Four accounting firm, specializing in US GAAP and technical accounting
  • 3+ years of managerial experience post-Big Four
  • Strong knowledge of Indian accounting standards, tax regulations, TDS, GST, and income tax compliance
  • Advanced understanding of US GAAP and local compliance requirements
  • Proven ability to lead and manage AR, AP, GL, and other accounting functions
  • Leadership skills with a proven ability to build and manage high-performing teams
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail capabilities
  • Proficiency in financial systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel skills
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
  • Flexible to work in overlapping US time zones

Nice to have

  • SAP

What the JD emphasized

  • US GAAP
  • technical accounting
  • local Indian regulations
  • tax filings
  • GST
  • income tax compliance
  • US GAAP
  • local compliance requirements
  • AR
  • AP
  • GL
  • leadership capability
  • hands-on technical expertise
  • US time zones