CA Finance Controller - CleanTech Startup

About Company The company operates in the mobility and clean-energy ecosystem, focusing on technology-enabled solutions that support sustainable transportation and asset financing infrastructure.

Job Description

Role Overview

We are looking for a high-ownership Financial Controller who can go beyond traditional accounting and build strong financial control systems for an asset-heavy leasing business.

This role requires deep expertise in: • Leasing accounting (Ind AS / IFRS) • Asset profitability & unit economics • Cash flow and working capital management • Credit risk control • Process automation and team leadership The candidate will work closely with founders and leadership to ensure financial discipline while supporting rapid scale.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Financial Control • Oversee end-to-end accounting operations (GL, AP, AR, taxation, MIS). • Ensure accurate capitalization and depreciation of leased battery assets. • Maintain compliance with Ind AS, Companies Act, GST, TDS, and applicable regulations. • Strengthen internal controls and financial governance. 2. Leasing & Asset Economics Management • Monitor profitability at asset / cohort level. • Build financial models for leasing IRR, payback, and portfolio returns. • Track maintenance cost vs revenue performance across assets. • Identify early warning signals for asset underperformance. 3. Revenue Recognition & Credit Risk • Implement revenue recognition policies aligned with leasing contracts. • Manage exposure to large fleet customers and credit concentration risks. • Define credit limits, provisioning policies, and collection controls. • Partner with business teams to improve receivable cycles. 4. Cash Flow & Working Capital Optimization • Manage cash flow planning for capex-heavy operations. • Improve collection efficiency and working capital cycles. • Drive vendor credit negotiations and financing strategies. • Support debt fundraising, NBFC partnerships, and lender reporting. 5. Month-End Close & MIS Excellence • Reduce month-end closure timelines through process improvements. • Ensure timely MIS, dashboards, and management reporting. • Build automated reporting frameworks and SOPs. 6. Compliance, Audit & Governance • Lead statutory, internal, and lender audits. • Ensure regulatory compliance including tax and financial reporting. • Identify risks and implement preventive financial controls. • Handle audit observations and corrective action plans. 7. Team Leadership & Process Ownership • Lead and mentor finance team across AP, AR, GL, and taxation. • Improve productivity without immediate team expansion. • Build SOPs, checklists, and review cadences. • Create a culture of accountability and accuracy.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Qualification • Chartered Accountant (CA) — Mandatory

Experience • 3–6 years of experience (start-up / NBFC / leasing / asset-heavy businesses preferred) • Experience in multi-entity or high-transaction environments is a plus.

Core Competencies Required • Strong knowledge of Ind AS / IFRS (leasing & asset accounting preferred) • Financial modelling and unit economics understanding • Working capital and cash flow management • Credit risk management • ERP and accounting systems expertise • Process improvement and automation mindset • Leadership and stakeholder management