Senior Manager Finance / Assistant Controller Finance

About the Company Armada is the hyperscaler for the edge, delivering modular AI infrastructure from first deployment to AI factory with speed, scale and sovereignty. Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and to the CNBC Disruptor 50, Armada’s solutions are deployed in over 60 countries globally for organizations ranging from energy to defense. With nearly $500 million in funding to date, Armada is backed by leading investors including Founders Fund, Lux, BlackRock and Microsoft (M12), alongside strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Dell, Palantir, NVIDIA, SpaceX, and Skydio. We are building the infrastructure layer for sovereign and edge AI - rugged, deployable compute for customers that cannot rely on centralized cloud. Working at Armada means taking ownership, driving autonomy, and delivering impact. You’ll tackle challenges that haven’t been solved before and help build something transformative from the ground up. What you do here will not only define your career but help further Armada’s mission to bridge the digital divide for customers around the world. ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Manager Finance / Assistant Controller to lead day-to-day financial accounting, reporting, controllership, compliance, and process improvement initiatives. This role will report into the Regional Controller and partner closely with global finance leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in US GAAP, Indian statutory accounting, financial controls, audit management, and stakeholder engagement. Big 4 audit or advisory experience is preferred, along with a proven track record in multinational environments. WHAT YOU'LL DO Financial Accounting & Reporting • Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes. • Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and Indian Accounting Standards. • Review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and balance sheet schedules. • Drive compliance with accounting policies and internal reporting requirements. • Support consolidation and group reporting activities. Statutory & Regulatory Compliance • Oversee statutory audits, tax audits, and regulatory filings. • Ensure compliance with Companies Act, GST, TDS, and other applicable regulations. • Coordinate with external auditors, consultants, and regulatory authorities. • Support transfer pricing and related compliance requirements. US GAAP & Technical Accounting • Interpret and implement US GAAP accounting guidance. • Evaluate complex accounting transactions and prepare technical accounting memos. • Support adoption of new accounting standards and policy updates. • Partner with global finance teams on accounting treatments and reporting requirements. Audit Management • Act as the day-to-day liaison for internal and external auditors. • Manage audit planning, execution, and closure activities. • Ensure timely resolution of audit observations and control deficiencies. • Drive continuous improvement in audit readiness. Business Partnering & Leadership • Collaborate with FP&A, tax, treasury, legal, and operational teams. • Provide financial insights to support strategic business decisions. • Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members. • Drive process automation and finance transformation initiatives. Process Improvement & Systems • Enhance accounting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy. • Support ERP implementations and system upgrades. • Utilize automation tools to streamline reporting and reconciliation activities. • Promote best practices in financial operations and controls. G