Asia Controller with India Entity Compliance Experience

About the position

SiTime Corporation is the precision timing company. Our semiconductor MEMS programmable solutions offer a rich feature set that enables customers to differentiate their products with higher performance, smaller size, lower power and better reliability. With more than 3 billion devices shipped, SiTime is changing the timing industry. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Asia Controller with specialized expertise in India entity compliance. The candidate will oversee financial operations across multiple countries in Asia, ensuring compliance with local regulations, with a strong emphasis on managing India-specific entity compliance. This role requires deep knowledge of regional tax laws, financial regulations, and cross-border financial management, as well as a strategic approach to leading finance operations across different countries. It is not necessary to meet all job requirements to be a qualified candidate for the position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management and reporting across multiple countries in Asia, ensuring consistency and compliance with local regulations.
• Consolidate financial data and present accurate and timely reports to regional and global leadership.
• Lead and ensure compliance with all India-specific regulatory requirements, including direct and indirect taxation, statutory filings, and secretarial compliances.
• Work closely with legal and external consultants to navigate entity setup and compliance structure in India.
• Stay updated on changes in Indian financial regulations and proactively implement necessary adjustments.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for the region, aligning with both local GAAP and US GAAP.
• Implement and monitor strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance across all entities.
• Conduct variance analysis and financial performance reviews to identify growth opportunities and cost-saving initiatives.
• Manage cross-border taxation issues, transfer pricing, and inter-company transactions in alignment with regional strategies.
• Ensure adherence to various regulatory requirements, including GST, TDS, and other direct and indirect taxes in India and other Asian countries.
• Act as the primary liaison between US headquarters, the Company's international accounting firms and local accountants based upon country time zones, handling all issues and inquiries.
• Collaborate with senior management and other department heads to align financial strategies with business objectives.

Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent qualification.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 5 years focused on regional financial management and India entity compliance.
• Proven track record in handling complex financial operations in a multinational environment, particularly in Asia.
• Deep knowledge of India-specific financial regulations, tax laws, and entity compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and financial management software.
• Hands-on, energetic, willing to roll up their sleeves to dig in and find ways to optimize the close, processes and partner/communicate with cross functional collaboration and excellent communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in managing finance across diverse Asian markets, with exposure to different regulatory frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to drive financial performance in complex environments.
• The team is targeting a leader who can be hands-on, energetic, willing to roll up their sleeves to dig in and find ways to optimize the close, processes and partner/communicate with cross functional leaders.

Benefits

• Base pay is one part of SiTime's Total Rewards Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
• This role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and equity-based compensation.