Assistant Vice President - Finance and Controllership

AVP - Finance & Controllership

Design and strengthen internal financial controls across accounting and payroll, acting as the finance lead for internal & statutory audits. Ensure timely closure of audit issues while driving continuous improvement in risk mitigation and compliance. The AVP – Controllership will be responsible for leading the MCM India’s controllership and payroll functions, ensuring strong financial governance, accurate financial reporting, robust internal controls, and compliant payroll operations. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, auditors, and external stakeholders while driving process excellence and team capability. AVP Controllership will report to Director Finance.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead financial closing, overseeing GL, balance sheet, accruals, provisions, and key accounting judgments. Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting in compliance with applicable accounting standards and all statutory, regulatory, and internal requirements - 30%

Own payroll operations & ensuring timely and accurate processing while managing payroll changes in partnership with HR. Ensure compliance with all statutory payroll regulations and oversee payroll audits, reconciliations, and statutory filings - 30%

Design and strengthen internal financial controls across accounting and payroll, acting as the finance lead for internal & statutory audits. Ensure timely closure of audit issues while driving continuous improvement in risk mitigation and compliance - 20%

Ensure end‑to‑end compliance with all direct/indirect tax and other regulatory requirements like SEZ, etc.  - 20%

REQUIRED SKILL SET

Certification:Bachelor; Finance and CA

Education:

Degree:Master or Advanced

Experience:8 - 10 years of post qualification experience.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, Indian Accounting, Indian Tax laws.
• Excellent people management and leadership skills
• High attention to detail with strong analytical capabilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment
• Problem-solving mindset with process improvement orientation

Languages: English

What We Offer

We understand the important balance between work and life, fun and professionalism, and corporation verse community. We strive to support your career aspirations and provide the benefits you need to live a more fulfilling life.

Our compensation and benefits programs were created with an 'Employee-First Approach' focused on supporting, developing, and recognizing YOU.  We offer a wide array of wellness and mental health initiatives, support volunteerism, and environmental efforts, encourage employee education through leadership training, skill-building, and tuition reimbursements, and always strive to provide promotion opportunities from within.

All these things are just a small way to show our employees that we recognize their value, we understand what is important to them, and we reward their contributions.

About Us

Headquartered in the United States, Encore Capital Group (Encore) is a publicly traded international specialty finance company operating in various countries around the globe. Through our businesses - such as Midland Credit Management and Cabot Credit Management - we help consumers to restore their financial health as we further our Mission of creating pathways to economic freedom. Our commitment to building a positive workplace culture and a best-in-class employee experience have earned us accolades including Great Place to Work® certifications in many geographies where we operate. If you have a passion for helping others and thrive at a company that values innovation, inclusion and excellence, then Encore Capital Group is the right place for you.

Encore Capital Group and all of its subsidiaries are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other status protected under applicable law. If you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact careers.india@mcmcg.com

Experience Level

Executive Level