Finance Controller - India

OUR STORY

Quince was started to challenge the existing idea that nice things should cost a lot. Our mission was simple: create an item of equal or greater quality than the leading luxury brands and sell them at a much lower price. 

OUR VALUES

Customer First. Customer satisfaction is our highest priority.

High Quality. True quality is a combination of premium materials and high production standards that everyone can feel good about.

Essential design. We don’t chase trends, and we don’t sell everything.  We’re expert curators that find the very best and bring it to you at the lowest prices.

Always a better deal. Through innovation and real price transparency we want to offer the best deal to both our customers and our factory partners.  

Environmentally and Socially conscious.  We’re committed to sustainable materials and sustainable production methods. That means a cleaner environment and fair wages for factory workers.

OUR TEAM AND SUCCESS 

Quince is a retail and technology company co-founded by a team that has extensive experience in retail, technology and building early stage companies. You’ll work with a team of world-class talent from Stanford GSB, Google, D.E. Shaw, Stitch Fix, Urban Outfitters, Wayfair, McKinsey, Nike etc.

Roles & Responsibilities 

• Provide leadership and vision for scaling the Accounting team and our financial infrastructure to support Quince throughout our high-growth journey
• Oversee all accounting for the company’s India and China entities.
• Develop the team’s capabilities across the range of sub-functions: general ledger, tax, treasury, payroll, accounts payable, financial reporting, audit and legal.
• Ensure consistent implementation of corporate accounting principles and procedures in full compliance with US GAAP.
• Coaches and develops staff; planning, monitoring, and appraising performance,Sets goals, objectives and priorities for Accounting team members.
• Manage our accounting daily activities and finance operations and develop plans for driving efficiency and automation.
• Lead or assist with systems design, integration, migration, enhancement, etc.
• Own the financial close process and all associated activity to deliver accurate and timely results.
• Lead and maintain accounting / internal controls to sustain financial security; assist in further defining department and company-wide accounting policies and procedures.
• Develop, implement and maintain the internal systems and financial controls consistent with Quince’s policies and regulatory guidelines, ensuring compliance with all tax and corporate requirements and filings.
• Understand and document reporting needs, collaborate on operational issues, develop creative solutions, and provide business guidance and insight through financial reporting.
• Prepare special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis as required.

Experience Required

• 8+ years accounting experience, ideally culminating in a Finance Controller position
• 3+ years experience from a Big 4 public accounting firm with strong technical background
• Strong managerial skillsDetail oriented and organised.
• Expertise in India GAAP Proven track record of building strong teams and leading / influencing others through highly cross-functional projects
• Experience with direct-to-consumer, retail, and international business models in a fast-paced and high-growth environment a plus
• Strong leadership aptitude; ability to mentor talent and foster career development.
• Strong knowledge of India GAAP is a must.
• Knowledge of US GAAP is preferred.
• Highly motivated and able to thrive and think clearly under pressure and tight deadlines
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Ability to present financial analysis as a story in an easy to understand manner to multiple types of audiences.
• Detail-oriented, organised and ability to multi-task and shift priorities quickly while maintaining control of deliverables.
• Agile; appreciation for the process but not led by the process.
• Entrepreneur; comfortable operating “at 5 feet and 5,000 feet”.
• Problem solver; self-starter; optimist; “figure it out.

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At Quince, we're dedicated to recruiting top talent who share our drive for innovation. To safeguard candidates, Quince emphasizes legitimate recruitment practices. Initial communication is primarily via official Quince email addresses and LinkedIn; beware of deviations. Personal data and sensitive information will not be solicited during the application phase. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through the approved platforms Google Meets or Zoom—never via messaging apps or other calling services. Offers are merit-based, communicated verbally, and followed up in writing. If personal information is requested to initiate the hiring process, rest assured it will be through secure and protected means.