Exxat - Head - Finance & Accounting (10-15 yrs)

Position Title: Head Finance & Accounts.

Location: Vadodara.

Reports To: Chief Administrative Officer, India.

Function: Finance & Accounts.

Company: Exxat (www.exxat.com) A leading SaaS platform for health science education headquartered in New Jersey, USA.

About Exxat:

At Exxat, we build powerful technology to simplify and amplify the educational journey for healthcare programs across the globe.

With a strong footprint in both the U.S. and India, we are rapidly scaling our integrated product suite and our people.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a seasoned finance leader to own and steer our India and U.S. finance functions.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Head of Finance & Accounts to lead all aspects of financial planning, accounting, tax, compliance, and reporting across our global operations.

This role will replace our current Controller and will be responsible for managing both India and U.S. finance operations.

The individual will collaborate closely with the Founders, CEO, and Leadership Team to align finance strategies with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Finance Leadership:

- Partner with the Leadership Team to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with Exxats growth objectives.

- Provide financial insights for business planning, forecasting, and key decision-making.

India Finance Operations:

- Oversee end-to-end accounting, tax, statutory compliance, and financial reporting for India entity.

- Manage budgeting, MIS reporting, internal controls, cash flow management, vendor payments, and audits.

- Ensure compliance with Indian GAAP, Companies Act, GST, TDS, and other statutory requirements.

- Liaise with U.S.-based accounting partners for tax compliance, payroll processing, federal/state tax filings, and related statutory reporting.

- Monitor U.S. payroll schedules, PTO accruals, reimbursements, 401(k) or equivalent deductions, and filings (W2s, 1099s, etc.).

- Assist in setting up controls, budgets, and forecasting models for U.S. operations.

Governance & Compliance:

- Maintain and improve internal controls, audit-readiness, and adherence to global financial policies.

- Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and legal advisors in both geographies.

Team Management & Tools:

- Lead a lean India-based F&A team while collaborating cross-functionally with People Operations, Legal, Sales, and Tech teams.

- Support implementation and optimization of finance automation tools and ERP systems as needed.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) or CPA equivalent with 10 to 15 years of experience in finance leadership roles.

- Prior experience managing finance for SaaS, IT/ITES, or global tech companies is a strong plus.

- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, federal/state tax systems, and cross-border financial management.

- Proven ability to work across geographies, manage stakeholders, and lead teams.

- Strong command over Excel, accounting software (QuickBooks, Zoho, or NetSuite), and financial modelling.

Desired Attributes:

- High business acumen with a sharp eye for detail.

- Strong ethical grounding and integrity in handling financial data.

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-accountability, entrepreneurial environment.

- Excellent communication and leadership skills.