Finance Controller

About TrueFoundry

Every production AI system, whether it's powering customer support, writing code, analyzing financial data, or diagnosing medical conditions, needs the same foundational infrastructure. A way to route between models. A way to manage tools and integrate them securely. A way to orchestrate agents and enforce governance. A unified compute layer to run it all.

We are looking for a Finance Controller to join our Finance team.

Companies are moving beyond simple chatbots to production agentic systems. These systems route between OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and self-hosted models. They integrate dozens of tools via protocols like MCP. They orchestrate multi-agent workflows where agents coordinate with other agents.

The infrastructure to support this doesn't exist yet. You can't just duct-tape together a few API calls and call it production-ready.

You need a control plane that handles:

• Intelligent routing with observability, cost policies, and fallback logic
• Centralized tool and MCP server management with security and lifecycle controls
• Agent orchestration with governance and guardrails
• A unified compute layer to run self-hosted models, custom tools, and agents

• Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of the finance technology stack — ERP (NetSuite, Zoho Books, or equivalent), billing (Chargebee, Stripe), payroll (Gusto, Deel), expense management
  (Brex, Ramp), and FP&A tooling
• Build the quote-to-cash process: clean invoicing, collections, and DSO management from day one
• Implement ASC 606 / Ind AS 115 compliant revenue recognition for SaaS contracts including deferred
  revenue and ARR hygiene
• Set up spend controls, procurement policies, and card programs that scale with headcount growth
• Support SOC 2 evidence collection for finance-related processes and controls.

• Own all India statutory compliance — GST filing and reconciliation (including OIDAR obligations), TDS deduction and remittance, ROC filings, and transfer pricing documentation between entities
• Manage US compliance — federal and state tax filings, Delaware franchise tax, sales tax nexus monitoring, and R&D tax credit claims under IRC Section 41
• Handle cross-border compliance including withholding tax on payments to foreign vendors and partners, DTAA planning, and permanent establishment risk management
• Administer ESOP and cap table on Carta — grants, exercises, 409A valuations, Form 3921, and India ESOP compliance under FEMA and Income Tax Act
• Run US and India payroll with vendors ensuring statutory compliance across both jurisdictions

• Own banking relationships, FX management, and intercompany settlements between India and US entities
• Manage accounts payable, vendor onboarding, and procurement — ensuring clean audit trails
• Optimise cash yield and manage liquidity forecasting — keeping the leadership team informed on runway at all times

• CA or CPA qualification — Big 4 or top-tier audit background strongly preferred
• 8 to 10 years of finance experience with a minimum of 4 years in a fast-paced startup or high-growth technology company
• Demonstrable experience scaling a finance function — you have built processes, implemented controls, and set up systems where none existed before
• Hands-on ERP implementation experience — you have led or been central to at least one ERP rollout (NetSuite, Zoho Books, Tally, or equivalent)
• Strong working knowledge of both Ind AS and US GAAP — multi-entity consolidation is familiar territory
• Deep understanding of Indian statutory compliance — GST, TDS, ROC, transfer pricing — and US compliance including federal tax, Delaware, and R&D credits
• Experience working directly with statutory auditors — you have owned the audit process, not just supported it
• Fluency with SaaS metrics and revenue recognition under ASC 606 / Ind AS 115

• Experience with ESOP administration and cap table management on Carta or equivalent
• Working knowledge of cross-border tax compliance — DTAA, FEMA, OIDAR, withholding tax on foreign payments
• Familiarity with SOC 2, ISO 27001, or enterprise security review processes
• Exposure to US R&D credit claims and India GST refund processes
• Experience in an AI, infrastructure, SaaS, or developer tools company
• Comfort with BI tools and financial modelling beyond standard accounting software