The Executive Director of Finance and Operations will oversee corporate finance, ensure regulatory compliance, manage teams, and advise on risk mitigation while reporting to US executives.
We’re seeking a Head of Corporate Finance - India to join us in our mission to improve human health and quality of life through the development, distribution, and application of advanced computational methods. Schrödinger is a science and technology leader with over 35 years of experience providing solutions for atomic-scale modeling and physics-based chemical simulations.
You’ll be responsible for managing and overseeing the corporate finance function in the India subsidiary of a US company. You will be a member of the subsidiary’s Board of Directors and Operating Committee. Operating Committee members oversee a local workforce consisting of approximately 165 world-class technology developers, computational scientists, and business and compliance professionals. This position will report to executive leadership within the US parent company’s Finance team.
Who will love this job:
- A veteran manager who’s eager to mentor and motivate employees across all levels and teams
- A capable and organized collaborator who can confidently work with executives and senior management on the implementation of policies and initiatives
- A rigorous and sound thinker who can effectively and efficiently allocate resources
- An excellent communicator with who enjoys collaborating with internal and external relationships
- A confident risk assessor who effectively evaluates and mitigates risk
- A nimble leader who’s excited about growing and adding to their responsibilities
What you’ll do:
- Oversee and ensure regulatory compliance with local and international laws (e.g., tax, financial, legal, and human resources regulations)
- Manage the subsidiary’s Finance, Legal, Human Resources, and Office Management teams in partnership with functional global leaders
- Collaborate with subsidiary’s top leadership on the Operating Committee to establish and enforce policies and guide the business of the India subsidiary
- Sit on the subsidiary's board of directors and be responsible for Board compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
- Report on financial and operational performance and suggest improvements
- Collaborate with the subsidiary’s Operating Committee and our US executive team on the execution of multi-year strategy for corporate growth, financial reporting, projections, and analyses
- Advise our executive team on areas of risk and champion risk mitigation
- Coordinate statutory audits with the subsidiary’s third party audit/tax firm
What you’ll need:
- At least twelve years of relevant corporate finance experience, and at least three years of experience in recognized global accounting firms
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements applicable to operating a business in India
- Permanent residency in India
- MBA preferred, but not required
- Experience in the technology industry preferred (experience in life sciences industry is a plus)
- Demonstrated success developing and executing goals and meeting objectives in alignment with Headquarters
- Experience working closely with IT and Sales is a plus
As an equal opportunity employer, Schrödinger hires outstanding individuals into every position in the company. People who work with us have a high degree of engagement, a commitment to working effectively in teams, and a passion for the company's mission. We place the highest value on creating a safe environment where our employees can grow and contribute, and refuse to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious belief, sex, age, disability, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. To us, "diversity" isn't just a buzzword, but an important element of our core principles and key business practices. We believe that diverse companies innovate better and think more creatively than homogenous ones because they take into account a wide range of viewpoints. For us, greater diversity doesn't mean better headlines or public images - it means increased adaptability and profitability.
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