Finance Manager - StartUp - Thane

Role Objective Build and run a strong Finance & Accounts function for a fast-scaling subscription-led, asset- heavy business, ensuring financial integrity, tight receivables control, robust compliance, and decision-grade MIS for leadership. This is a hands-on leadership role, not a passive oversight position. Key Responsibilities 1. Financial Control & Accounting Own books of accounts, GL, and month-end closures Ensure accurate revenue recognition for subscription models Manage deposit liabilities, accruals, provisions, and reconciliations 2. Billing & Revenue Operations Oversee monthly billing cycles Ensure correct pricing, discounts, add-ons, and reversals Build strong billing controls to prevent receivable leakage 3. Receivables & Credit Control Drive collections discipline and DPD reduction Set up escalation matrices, deposit set-oƯs, and shut-oƯ logic Own receivables MIS and portfolio hygiene 4. Compliance & Audit Own GST, TDS, income tax, ROC, and statutory audits Maintain a zero-slippage compliance calendar Act as primary interface with auditors and advisors 5. Asset & Fixed Asset Accounting Capitalisation and depreciation of AC assets Track asset lifecycle, redeployment, and residual values Reconcile installed base with asset registers 6. Credit Risk & Governance Support underwriting frameworks and approval matrices Provide portfolio risk insights to CEO Enforce internal controls and segregation of duties 7. MIS & Leadership Support Deliver monthly financial packs to CEO Build unit economics and cohort-level views Candidate Profile Experience 10–12 years in finance & accounting Exposure to subscription, leasing, NBFC, fin tech, or asset-heavy models preferred Experience scaling finance teams in growth-stage companies Skills & Traits Strong financial control mindset Extremely organized, calm under pressure Polished communication with founders, auditors, and banks High integrity, low ego, hands-on attitude Qualifications CA preferred (MBA Finance acceptable with strong exposure)