Mar 2023 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

• 💼 Finance Leader | Strategic Business Partner | Global Operations | Transformation-Driven
• In my current role, I am accountable for overseeing Record-to-Report (R2R) operations, financial consolidation, external audits, and regulatory compliance across 16 legal entities in APJ, EMEA, and North America under US GAAP. As one of the first finance leaders hired for the India Center of Excellence, I have been entrusted with establishing and scaling finance operations from the ground up. I have defined and implemented the financial governance framework, internal control structures, and policy documentation for the COE. Additionally, I partner with global cross-functional leadership to provide accurate and timely financial insights that support decision-making, cost control, and profitability improvement.
• Achievements: I have successfully automated consolidated financial reporting and flux analysis for 16 global entities using Python and AI, which has eliminated redundancy and improved turnaround time. I led a bank reconciliation automation initiative that streamlined the processing of thousands of entries monthly, enhancing accuracy and efficiency. Furthermore, I implemented Workiva for managing SOX compliance and CEO/CFO certification controls, which strengthened audit readiness and reporting transparency. My proposal to onboard 16 CA industrial trainees as a cost-effective resource solution was formally recognized by the CFO, generating substantial cost savings.

Jan 2021 – Mar 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos

• In this role, I led end-to-end controllership and audit across the US and India under US GAAP, managing a 20+ member finance team. I built governance frameworks, enhanced internal controls, and ensured seamless cross-border compliance. I established transfer pricing and intercompany benchmarking, driving tax efficiency across entities. My responsibilities also included spearheading US Sales & Use Tax compliance across 45 states and implementing automated tax calculation and e-filing systems.
• Achievements: I secured over $500K in sales tax refunds from Ohio and Arizona and delivered ₹50M ($700K) in SEIS incentives via DGFT. Additionally, I drove annual GST refunds of ₹6M ($85K) through optimized filings and re-engineered transfer pricing models, achieving significant tax savings on cross-border transactions.

Jun 2017 – Jan 2021 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Oct 2015 – Jun 2017 · 1 yr 8 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

• Finance professional with strong experience in managing US GAAP accounting, FP&A, treasury, cash management, and financial assurance for APAC entities. Led statutory and US audit coordination (with KPMG), handled P&L reviews, balance sheet reconciliations, and supported appellate proceedings.
• Successfully implemented GST in SAP, including new GL configuration and compliance training. Managed end-to-end financial close processes, conducted variance analysis, and collaborated with US teams on consolidation and reporting. Experienced in handling tax assessments (Income Tax, VAT, Service Tax) and cross-entity reconciliations.

Jun 2007 – Sep 2015 · 8 yrs 3 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

• A software division subsidiary of Mentor Graphics Corporation USA, was publicly held before acquisition (NASDAQ: MENT))
• The company, with headquarters in San Jose, California, has offices in Japan, India, Europe, and North America. Calypto's customers include Fortune 500 companies worldwide, including Google, Nvidia, Qualcomm, Renesas, Freescale Semiconductor and STMicroelectronics. The company has partnerships with several Electronic Design Automation (EDA) companies, including Synopsys, Inc., and Cadence Design Systems
• Role:
• Led India GAAP and US GAAP accounting, FP&A, financial assurance, cash and treasury management for multiple offices across India
• Independently established payroll, taxation, vendor payments, STPI, customs, service tax, and duty-free import processes for Calypto India’s Noida and Bangalore sites
• Managed a team of 5 and coordinated with statutory/tax auditors, legal and tax advisors, and US parent finance/audit teams
• Oversaw monthly closings, variance analysis, and submission of financial reports for consolidation with the US team
• Handled payroll and compensation structuring, implementing tax-efficient policies aligned with industry norms
• Administered insurance renewals, legal contract reviews, and Company Law/secretarial compliance
• Directed strategic financial planning, accounting, audit (EY, BDO), and direct/indirect tax compliance
• Ensured compliance across finance, legal, and risk domains; successfully managed tax assessments (Income Tax, VAT, Service Tax)
• Completed all PBC requirements for US audits and supported US GAAP audit deliverables
• Led cost rationalization initiatives and commercial evaluation of legal arrangements
• Developed and implemented internal controls, policies, and MIS dashboards focused on key performance indicators

Jan 2005 – May 2007 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Greater Delhi Area · On-site

• Supervision of below three international entities accounting (R2R), Compliance, Payroll, Taxation, Transfer Pricing, STPI matters
• o Media Tek (US MNC in semiconductor solutions)
• o Dilithium Software Technology (US MNC multimedia software technology)
• o MD Everywhere (US MNC in outsourced data processing)