Director, Finance

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Director – Finance to oversee our India office’s financial operations. This is a high-impact role responsible for financial reporting, audits, compliance, and budgeting, while providing insightful analysis to drive decision-making and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about maintaining financial health and integrity across dynamic environments.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee all accounting operations for the India office, ensuring adherence to monthly processes and accounting policies.
• Review monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) to ensure accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and Indian accounting standards.
• Lead quarterly and annual statutory audits for India operations.
• Ensure full compliance with local legal, regulatory, and tax obligations (GST, TDS, corporate income tax, etc.).
• Analyze financial statements to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement in areas such as payroll, FX, fixed assets, revenue, and taxes.
• Spearhead the annual budgeting process and support monthly OPEX accruals and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with regional leads for closing activities and monthly financial reviews.
• Verify accounts payable entries for accuracy and adherence to policy.
• Support and contribute to the annual compensation planning and execution.

What We’re Looking For

• 12+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance roles.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, IGAAP, and Indian tax frameworks.
• Proven leadership experience with a track record of building and managing high-performing finance teams.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to operate in both large-scale and fast-paced startup environments.
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with a solution-driven approach.
• Qualification: Chartered Accountant, MBA in Finance, or Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting.

About Us

We are a San Francisco based company founded in 2003. Our mission is simple: we help people.  We have democratized professional services by connecting customers with verified and vetted Experts who provide reliable answers at any hour and on any budget. JustAnswer members enjoy round-the-clock access to 12,000+ doctors, lawyers, tech support, mechanics, vets, home repair pros, and more. In the last 20 years, we have helped 10 million customers in 196 countries by answering more than 16 million questions. Our investors are Charles Schwab, Crosslink Capital, and Glynn Capital Management.

Why Join the Team

With 1,000+ employees, we are growing at an amazing pace. Our hiring criteria: Smart. Fun. Get things done. We love what we do and celebrate our success together, best of all, you get to work at a hot company that’s (drum roll, please) profitable! 

Our JustAnswer Promise

We strive together to make the world a better place, one answer at a time. JustAnswer's mission is to help people. We do this by connecting our members with verified Experts to help answer life's questions and solve problems. It’s not every day in your life that you get to be a part of a simple yet powerful mission. We pride ourselves in doing things the JA Way.

• Data driven: Data decides, not egos
• Courageous: We take risks and challenge the status quo
• Innovative: We're constantly learning, creating, and adapting
• Lean: We focus on customers, using lean testing to learn how to serve them best
• Humble: Past success is not a guarantee of future success

If these things matter to you, come join the team here at JustAnswer!

Work Environment

JustAnswer, India has adopted a remote-first/hybrid work environment in most locations. Some teams occasionally have the option to meet in person for teaming, collaboration, or social events. With employee well-being as a top priority, where legally permissible, employees must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to attend these optional in-person events.

Our Commitment to Diversity

At JustAnswer, we embrace workplace diversity. We believe diversity drives richer insights, fuels innovation, and creates better outcomes. We are committed to attracting and developing an engaged and inclusive workforce. Team members from diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives are crucial to the JustAnswer mission of helping all people. Individuals seeking career opportunities at JustAnswer are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.