CA | Head of Finance | Finance Controller | Ad-tech
HR Equity Talent Hiring Partners
About the Company
It is a pioneering Indian ad-tech and Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) advertising startup that transforms physical urban spaces into targeted, data-driven digital media platforms is searching for a highly motivated and experienced Head of Finance/ Finance Controller to join us.
Founded in 2016, the company is reimagining traditional outdoor media and urban storytelling through the use of cutting-edge ad-tech and digital out-of-home (DOOH) technology. Its intelligent, cloud-connected screens bring data-driven precision and hyper-targeted advertising to everyday transit points—such as residential lobbies, elevators, and corporate hubs—reaching audiences across 27+ Indian cities. Recognized as one of India’s most disruptive ad-tech innovators.
The company has raised over $70 million in institutional funding from prominent investors, It provides a dynamic, fast-paced environment where ambitious and creative individuals can innovate at the intersection of hardware, cloud software, and media tech. As a high-growth company scaling nationwide, The company offers extensive opportunities for career advancement, hands-on mentorship, and transformative professional growth.
About the Role
Job Description
Designation Head of Finance/Finance Controller
Qualification CA
Experience Required 8-10+ Years (PQE)
Location Hyderabad
Type Work From Office (6 Day Working)
Responsibilities
Role and responsibilities
Accounting & Reporting
- Handle end to end Accounting and Process viz. P2P, R2R, O2C.
- Responsible for completion of accurate and timely monthly financial close
- Compliance with GAAP (Ind-AS), enforce company accounting policies, practices, and internal controls, and ensure consistency in accounting
- Responsible for delivery of accurate books of accounts - P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
- Ensures financial accounts are properly supported and reconciled
- Leading financial close review with CFO and Founders including month-end review, finalization of P&L accounts, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statements.
- Run cadence with internal teams to identify aging and take suitable actions
- Responsible for Interim Audits, Due Diligence, Statutory Audit, GST Audits, etc.
- Prepare the company for statutory & tax audits, financial due diligence
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Support with end-to-end Finance operational Support
- Develop and manage financial models to forecast revenue, expenses, and profitability.
- Provide the business with timely, accurate and insightful analysis of the result
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities to drive strategic decision-making
- Acts as a one source of truth for numbers – Key financial metrics and performance drivers
Colloboration & Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Product, and Operations, to ensure alignment on financial goals and initiatives.
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, including investors, partners, and vendors.
Compliance, Governance & Risk Management
- Ensure total compliance with local, state, and corporate tax laws, financial regulations, and labor statutory standards.
- Identify operational, financial, and legal risks, designing proactive mitigation strategies and insurance coverages.
- Lead the implementation or upgrading of core financial tech stacks (e.g., ERP systems, automated billing etc)
Team Leadership & Development
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance and accounting team.
- Build a culture of accountability, data-driven decision-making, and continuous process automation.
Qualifications
- Qualification CA
- Experience Required 8-10+ Years (PQE)
Required Skills
- Start-up experience and scaling up a start-up through the Series-A, Series-B funding efforts preferred
- Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook and impeccable integrity
- Proficiency in financial modelling,accounting and reporting software.
- Candidate who are very well versed in dealing with Auditors, Consultants are preferred
- Advanced expertise in MS Office including PowerPoint, Excel (Pivots, Lookup, Conditional Functions, Power BI, etc.)
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
- High-energy with a sense of urgency, accuracy, and attention to detail
- Excellent analytical, reasoning, decision-making and problem-solving skills