Job Description

Side is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our dynamic finance team. As a Finance Manager at Side, you will oversee the full spectrum of finance activities, including end-to-end accounting, monthly closing, financial reporting, compliance, and audit management. You will work closely with studio heads and other department leads to provide accurate financial insights and ensure financial processes support the company's goals and growth. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing both people and financial systems efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute full cycle accounting activities including bookkeeping, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Prepare and review financial statements and reports in compliance with appropriate accounting standards.
• Ensure statutory compliance including income tax, regulatory reporting, and coordinate audits with external auditors.
• Develop internal financial policies and procedures and ensure adherence across the organization.
• Manage cash flow, forecasts, and capital asset accounting.
• Lead, mentor and develop finance team members and foster strong cross-departmental relationships.
• Collaborate with FP&A teams to support budgeting and financial planning activities.

Requirements

Job Location: Bangalore
Role Type: Full-time
Work Mode: Work from Office
Mandatory Qualification: CA, CPA, CMA, or ICWA certification

Required Skills

Finance Management

• End to End knowledge of Finance Preparation of PL, Balance Sheet, Statutory Requirements etc.
• Global Exposure: Should have dealt with accounting and book keeping of various countries in US, Europe and Asia
• Oversee the bookkeeping function including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll
• Knowledge of US GAAP and Global Accounting
• Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Participate in development of internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.
• Implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures laid out
• Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organization (Income Tax, are met and that financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current legislation
• Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with the external auditors as necessary
• Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash. Ensure that all transactions are appropriately supported, approved and authorised
• Have a regular meeting with the team and improve the processes, turnaround time etc.
• Manage the cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts in accordance with policy. Ensure that cash needs of the company are maintained and future cash
• Manage the acquisition of capital assets and ensure that assets are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of as appropriate
• Good Communicator, Make It Happen attitude and should be ready to work under pressure and long hours based on the business requirements

People Management and Development

• To effectively manage the performance of the team by carrying out progress reviews and ensuring objectives and key outputs are effectively communicated throughout the department
• Regular Team meetings and Feedback to the team
• Have a good working relationships with the team and other departments.
• Communicate effectively with team on a regular basis ensuring information is clear, accurate and timely
• Encouraging team participation in the way information is relayed to and from the departments.

Qualifications

• Graduate
• Must have completed CA, CPA, CMA, or ICWA certification

Experience

4 to 7 years of relevant experience

Benefits

What we offer:

• The opportunity to join our growing business at an exciting time.
• Dynamic and entrepreneurial culture.

Who we are:

Side is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 15+ studios in over a dozen countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.

Help us bring stories to the world! Join a global team of passionate gamers and contribute to delivering unforgettable game experiences.

For more information, visit www.side.inc