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Location: Hyderabad, India (in-office)
Overview:
As the Finance Director at Seismic Software, you will play a critical role in overseeing and optimizing all financial operations within the organization. You will be responsible for financial reporting, tax compliance, auditing, and accounting processes to ensure the company’s financial health and long-term success. You will collaborate closely with both local and global leadership teams to drive strategic financial planning, management, and operational execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, enhance, and enforce accounting management systems and financial standards aligned with Seismic’s objectives and industry best practices.
- Lead daily financial and accounting operations, ensuring compliance and efficient management of financial processes.
- Develop and implement financial management frameworks, business processes, and operational guidelines tailored to Seismic’s unique business logic.
- Collaborate with the head office to formulate and manage budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting and alignment with company goals.
- Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, providing actionable insights to leadership.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure rigorous auditing processes, risk management, and compliance controls are in place.
- Oversee corporate tax planning and strategy to optimize tax liabilities while adhering to applicable laws.
- Act as a trusted finance business partner to both local and global leadership, contributing to strategic decision-making and business growth.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of financial experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a controller role, with a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- In-depth knowledge of national and local financial and tax laws, with strong professional judgment and experience in accounting project analysis.
- Familiarity with financial management in the software industry, including expertise in financial controls, financial systems design, and process optimization.
- Proven leadership in the development and implementation of financial and business information systems.
- Fluent in English, with excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and regions.
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to manage both day-to-day operations and high-level strategic planning. Able to balance hands-on execution with senior-level decision-making.
- Demonstrates high integrity, professionalism, and a strong sense of responsibility, with the ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
At Seismic Software, we are committed to empowering our finance leaders to contribute to the company's global growth. If you are a results-driven finance professional with a passion for strategic innovation and operational excellence, we encourage you to apply.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the application or recruiting process, please contact us at [email protected].
Headquartered in San Diego and with employees across the globe, Seismic is the global leader in sales enablement, backed by firms such as Permira, Ameriprise Financial, EDBI, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and T. Rowe Price. Seismic also recently expanded its team and product portfolio with the acquisition of Percolate, Grapevine6, and Lessonly. Our board of directors is composed of several industry luminaries including John Thompson, former Chairman of the Board for Microsoft.
Seismic is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, or any other classification which is protected by applicable law.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.