Sr. Manager - Finance

Job Description Sr. Manager - Finance (Mumbai)

The Asia Group, LLC is now accepting applications for an Sr. Manager - Finance
. This role will be based in Mumbai office.

TAG is a leading strategic and capital advisory firm that positions clients – ranging from Fortune 100 multinationals to innovative startups – for success in established and emerging markets across the Indo-Pacific region. Our diverse team possesses decades of government, private sector, and military experience with a work ethos that emphasizes teamwork, collegiality, creativity, entrepreneurialism, and mentorship.

The Sr. Manager will be a member of TAG’s global finance and accounting team and serve as an integral finance business partner to TAG India, working closely with India leadership and teams on a regular basis. The ideal candidate will bring strong finance leadership and business partnering expertise, supporting strategic decision-making, financial planning, and governance while operating within a centralized global finance model. The candidate should have a deep knowledge of Indian accounting, tax, and corporate laws. Having a strong understanding of international finance, FEMA, transfer pricing, and cross-border compliance. Must have expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management. And should have the comfort of working with senior global stakeholders and matrix reporting structures.

The Sr. Manager will be a member of TAG’s global finance and accounting team and serve as the primary finance business partner to TAG India leadership, led by Partner . India Chair Ashok Malik and Partner . Managing Director Aman Raj Khanna.

Job Requirements Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) – mandatory, Rank holder preferred

• Graduate from a premium institute

• Law degree (LLB) – strongly preferred

• Additional qualifications in finance, taxation, or corporate law will be an advantage

• 8–12 years of progressive finance leadership experience

• Prior experience in startups / high-growth organizations with evolving structures and processes

• Strong exposure to global organizations, especially with US or multi-jurisdiction operations

• Hands-on experience supporting P.L management, financial planning, and performance oversight in a matrixed or centralized finance environment

• Proven track record in audits, compliance, taxation, and controllership

Leadership . Behavioral Competencies

• High integrity and strong governance mindset

• Ability to operate in ambiguity and build structure in growing organizations

• Executive presence with the ability to challenge, influence, and partner with leadership

• Detail-oriented yet commercially astute

• Strong communication skills across geographies and cultures

Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities include: 6. Team Leadership . Capability Building 7. Global center of excellence

• Financial Leadership . Strategy

• Provide financial oversight and stewardship for the India business, ensuring alignment with global finance policies, controls, and governance, in partnership with the finance and accounting, and shared services teams.

• Implement and develop annual operating plans, budgeting, forecasting, and long- range financial planning aligned with TAG’s global objectives and India’s growth strategy.

• Provide strategic financial insights to the MD – India on profitability, cost optimization, pricing, and investment decisions.

• Partner with the global finance and accounting team to implement and maintain robust financial controls, policies, and SOPs suitable for a growing consulting organization as part of TAG’s global finance and accounting team’s company wide effort.

• Controllership . Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing in partnership with TAG’s global accounting, finance, and shared services or other operations teams.

• Deliver high-quality management reporting, MIS, dashboards, and variance analysis for India leadership and Group CFO.

• Ensure alignment with global accounting standards and group reporting frameworks.

• Provide oversight and coordination for inter-company accounting, cost allocations, and reconciliations with global finance and accounting teams based in DC.

• Audit, Compliance . Governance

• Lead all statutory, tax, internal, and group audits; act as the primary interface with auditors and advisors.

• Ensure full compliance with Indian regulatory requirements including Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, FEMA, transfer pricing, and related filings.

• Maintain strong governance practices and documentation standards appropriate for a private limited company with global oversight.

• Proactively identify financial, regulatory, and operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.

• Taxation . Cross-Border Transactions

• Oversee direct and indirect taxation, including planning, assessments, litigation support, and compliance.

• Manage and review international transactions, transfer pricing documentation, and FEMA compliance.

• Partner with legal and tax advisors to ensure compliant structuring of cross- border arrangements, contracts, and remittances.

• Legal . Commercial Oversight (Preferred Scope)

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• Review and provide financial and risk inputs on client contracts, vendor agreements, and inter-company arrangements as required by TAG’s global legal and contracting processes.

• Provide financial and risk input on corporate legal matters, in coordination with external counsel and TAG’s global legal team as support is required.

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• Provide functional leadership, guidance, and oversight to finance resources supporting the India business, in coordination with global finance and shared services teams.

• Build scalable finance processes suitable for a startup-like growth environment while maintaining enterprise-grade controls.

• Drive a culture of ownership, accuracy, and proactive business partnering within the finance function and across cross functional teams.

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+ As the finance organization evolves, the scope of this role may expand to include oversight or support of TAG’s Global Center of Excellence, providing shared finance and accounting services across the firm, in partnership with global finance leadership

**Job Benefits
We value professionals who are proactive in exploring new ways to work smarter. Ideal candidates will be comfortable using artificial intelligence tools — or excited to learn how — to increase efficiency, enhance analysis or deliverables, and generate innovative solutions. Familiarity with generative AI platforms or a growth mindset toward emerging technologies is a plus.

Remuneration will depend upon the candidate’s experience levels and in accordance with the overall TAG India salary structure. TAG provides competitive health benefits and paid time off, with training opportunities available for its employees.

TAG India is an equal opportunities employer. Applications from qualified women are encouraged.