Associate Vice President Finance (FP&A&Controllership), Vadodara

Associate VP– Finance (FP&A&Controllership) Location: Ahmedabad, India Shift: 1:00 PM– 10:00 PM IST (US overlap) About Paperchase Paperchase Accountancy is a fast-growing global finance and accounting services firm, with a strong presence across the US, UK, UAE, India, Europe, and Africa. With over 20 years of deep domain expertise, we specialize in delivering end-to-endaccounting solutions for the restaurant and hospitality industry—a sector we understand inside-out. Our long-standing partnerships with global restaurant brands enable us to deliver insightful, accurate, and business-critical financial reporting.Today, we are a team of 1,300+ professionals worldwide, with a significant delivery center in India. At Paperchase, every team member plays a key role in driving financial clarity, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making for our clients. As we continue to scale rapidly, we are focused on building a world-class finance function that supports strategic growth, strengthens financial discipline, and enables smarter business decisions across geographies.About the Role This is a high-visibility leadership role working directly with the CFO, COO, and CEO, acting as the CFO’s key finance partner in India. You will operate at the intersection of: - FP&A&Strategic Finance - Accounting&Controllership - Business Partnering This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-ownership environments, enjoys solving complex business problems, and wants to build and scale finance processes from the ground up. What You’ll Be Driving FP&A&Strategic Business Partnering - Own financial models, forecasting, and performance analysis - Drive insights on revenue, margins, pricing, and cost optimization - Build and track key operational metrics (utilization, efficiency, capacity) - Partner with business and leadership teams to influence decisions- Lead budgeting cycles, quarterly forecasts, and board-level reporting Accounting&Controllership Excellence - Ensure high-quality, accurate, and timely monthly close - Standardize balance sheet reconciliations and reporting practices - Strengthen financial controls and improve reporting frameworks - Drive process improvements and scalability across entities - Mentor and elevate the quality of the finance teamAudit&Technical Accounting - Lead coordination with auditors on complex areas - Enhance audit readiness through strong documentation - Provide technical accounting guidance across entities - Ensure compliance with global accounting standards CFO Office&Leadership Impact - Act as the CFO’s proxy in India during US business hours - Translate strategic priorities into actionable financial plans - Solve ambiguous, high-impact business problems - Drive cross-functional finance leadership - Play a key role in building and scaling the India finance functionWhat We’re Looking For - 12–15+ years of experience in Finance / Accounting / FP&A - CA / CPA (or equivalent) strongly preferred - Strong financial modelling, forecasting, and analytical skills - Deep understanding of accounting and financial close processes - Experience in multi-entity / global environments preferred - Ability to operate independently with high ownership- Advanced Excel skills (Power BI or similar tools is a plus) - Interest in leveraging automation / AI in finance - Strong communication skills with senior stakeholder exposure Role Growth&Impact - Start as a high-impact individual contributor - Opportunity to build and lead FP&A / finance teams - Direct influence on financial strategy and decision-making Why This Role Stands Out - Direct exposure to global leadership (CFO, COO, CEO) - Opportunity to build and transform finance processes - Blend of strategy, analytics, and accounting leadership - High ownership, autonomy, and accelerated career growth