Manager - Controllership

About Upstox

At Upstox, we're building the future of investing—simple, powerful, and for everyone. We're one of India's fastest-growing fintech platforms, backed by the best in the business, including Mr. Ratan Tata and Tiger Global, and on a mission to make wealth creation accessible to every Indian. From first-time investors to seasoned traders, millions trust us to power their financial journeys.

About the Role

We are looking for a Manager – Controllership to lead and manage financial reporting, accounting, and audit-related activities. The ideal candidate is a qualified CA with experience in Financial Reporting and Accounting, preferably from a Fintech organization or a Big 4 firm, with strong SAP and advanced Excel skills.

What you'll own:

• Oversee end-to-end preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards (Ind AS / IFRS / GAAP as applicable).
• Ensure timely and accurate compliance with TDS and GST regulations, including return filings, reconciliations, and liaison with tax authorities/consultants.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy of books of accounts.
• Drive the use of SAP for financial reporting, reconciliations, and process automation/optimization.
• Lead statutory, internal, and tax audits; coordinate with external auditors and ensure closure of audit observations.
• Establish and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and SOPs across the finance function.
• Review and finalize balance sheets, P&L statements, and cash flow statements.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements (Companies Act, Income Tax Act, GST law, etc.).
• Prepare MIS reports, budgets, variance analysis, and present financial insights to senior leadership.
• Liaise with banks, auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities as required.
• Support management with financial planning, cost control initiatives, and process improvements.

Who you are:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
• 6+ years of experience in Financial Reporting, Accounting, or Controllership.
• Prior experience in a Fintech organization or Big 4 firm (Accounting/Audit practice).
• Strong understanding of Ind AS, financial statement preparation, and accounting controls.
• Hands-on experience with SAP (mandatory).
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting.
• Experience managing statutory and internal audits.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Why This Role Rocks

• High Impact: Play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of financial reporting for one of India's leading fintech platforms.
• Scale & Complexity: Work with high-volume transactions, complex business structures, and consolidated financial reporting in a fast-growing, regulated environment.
• Ownership & Visibility: Partner closely with senior finance leaders, auditors, and cross-functional teams, gaining exposure to strategic finance and business decision-making.
• Growth & Learning: Deepen your expertise in Ind AS, financial reporting, consolidation, controllership, and financial governance while contributing to process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Innovation: Be part of a dynamic fintech ecosystem that embraces technology, continuous improvement, and operational excellence in finance.