Manager - Financial Controllership

About Us:

We are one of India’s most exciting & fast-growing mobile gaming companies. Founded in 2014, and creating a global mobile gaming landscape in partnership with Modern Times Group (MTG), our Vision is to create simple, impactful casual game experiences at a massive scale. Since our inception, we have built a worldwide network of chart-topping games, and powerful tech & analytics infrastructure to turbocharge their growth. Our product portfolio consists of evergreen hits like Daily Themed Crossword, WordTrip, WordJam, WordWars, WordTrek, TileMatch and Jigsaw

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Role: Manager - Financial Controller

Position Summary

As a Manager – Financial Controller, you will be responsible for end-to-end controllership operations, including financial and statutory reporting, tax and regulatory compliance, audit management, internal controls, and team leadership.

You will partner closely with senior finance leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, process discipline, and scalable finance operations, while also driving automation and continuous improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Controllership – Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end controllership operations including books of accounts, monthly/quarterly/year-end close, reconciliations, and financial hygiene.
• Oversee Accounts Payable (AP) operations, vendor reconciliations, payment controls, ageing, and process efficiency.
• Lead statutory, internal, tax, and IFC audits, acting as the primary point of contact and ensuring timely closure of audit observations.
• Manage treasury operations, including cash flow planning, fund utilization, banking relationships, and working capital optimization.
• Own direct and indirect tax compliance (Income Tax, GST, TDS, international taxes where applicable), assessments, filings, and regulatory reporting.
• Ensure adherence to statutory, regulatory, and corporate compliance requirements, strengthening internal controls and SOPs.
• Drive accurate revenue recognition in line with IND-AS / IFRS, especially for digital, subscription, in-app purchase, and international revenue streams.
• Partner closely with Product, Tech, and Data teams to understand revenue mechanics, system flows, and reporting implications.
• Support international business operations, including intercompany transactions, cross-border compliance, forex exposure, and multi-entity reporting.
• Enable automation and system improvements across finance processes, working closely with ERP and tech teams.
• Lead and mentor the controllership team, ensuring strong execution, ownership, and delivery.

Preferred Background

• 8+ years of relevant experience in controllership, financial reporting, audit, tax, and compliance roles.
• Proven experience in leading and managing teams within a controllership or finance function.
• Experience in Product / Technology-led companies, preferably gaming, consumer internet, or digital-first businesses.
• Exposure to international operations, global revenue models, and cross-border compliance.
• Strong understanding of digital revenue recognition, platform fees, and marketplace economics.