Chief Financial Officer (GATSEB)

We are seeking a seasoned finance leader to oversee strategic financial planning, governance, and operations for a global tech marketplace. The role involves partnering with senior leadership, ensuring compliance across US and Indian entities, and driving financial performance through strong analytical and leadership capabilities.

About the Company:

The company is a privately owned technology marketplace that connects users with verified professionals across a wide range of categories, including legal, medical, tech support, and home improvement. Based in the United States and supported by two subsidiaries in India with a team of 300 back office employees, the company operates globally to provide on-demand expert advice through a digital platform. Designed to deliver fast, reliable, and accessible professional insights, the service is available 24/7, empowering individuals and businesses to make informed decisions with confidence. With a strong emphasis on trust, accuracy, and user satisfaction, the company continues to innovate its offerings to meet evolving customer needs in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Provide financial leadership to support executive decision-making and long-term strategic planning
• Advise the Group CFO, CEO and Board on financial performance, risks, and opportunities
• Translate overall business goals into financial targets and operational plans
• Support with transition of various functions, and integrations

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling across all business units
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to ensure financial health
• Monitor key financial metrics, identifying trends and variances for corrective action
• Ensure robust financial reporting processes and timely delivery of insights

• Ensure full compliance with Indian GAAP and US GAAP, tax regulations, and statutory requirements
• Have an oversight on accounting function, and provide timely reports to US HQ, in desired form
• Liaise with external auditors, legal advisors, and regulatory bodies
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and prevent fraud.
• Oversee risk management policies and enterprise risk assessments

• Provide financial oversight for pricing, vendor contracts, and capital expenditures
• Partner with business leads to drive operational efficiency and cost optimization
• Evaluate and improve financial systems, tools, and automation initiatives
• Ensure finance team readiness and continuity during the interim period.

• Prepare and present financial updates to Group CFO, Senior Management and Board
• Communicate financial strategy and performance to internal and external stakeholders
• Support various corporate initiatives and manage banking relationships

• Lead and mentor the finance team, ensuring high performance and accountability
• Stabilize finance operations during leadership transition

Qualifications:

• MBA or CA required. US CPA would be an added plus
• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, ideally within the tech industry
• Proven expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and capital management
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making abilities
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, including board-level reporting
• Collaborative leadership style