Vanaja Malem

CMA-qualified Global Finance Leader with 19 years of experience across financial controllership, accounting, reporting, finance transformation, ERP implementations and operations leadership within US-based IT and professional services organizations. Currently serving as Managing Director – India & Global Head of Accounting and Operations, with direct controllership responsibility across 6 countries and 10 legal entities, supporting an annual revenue/budget scale of approximately $600M–$900M. Experienced in leading a 15-member Finance organization and 30+ member cross-functional team, with a strong track record of building scalable India finance capabilities and reducing comparable finance staffing costs by approximately 80%.

Supported 15 acquisitions across career, including post-acquisition finance integration and ERP implementation in PE-backed environments.

Managing Director – India & Global Head of Accounting and Operations - ACUMETIS GLOBAL - India

(2021-11)

• Lead global financial controllership across 6 countries and 10 legal entities covering USA, UK, Canada, France, Germany and India.
• Support financial operations for an organization with approximately $600M–$900M in annual revenue/budget scale.
• Lead a 15-member Finance organization and 30+ member cross-functional organization across Finance, Operations, HR, Administration, Systems and other business functions.
• Own global controllership, financial reporting, consolidation, month-end close, intercompany accounting, management reporting and finance operations.
• Partner with senior global leadership on financial performance, reporting, operational matters, organizational growth and finance transformation.
• Lead finance integration activities in a PE-backed organization, implementing and standardizing finance processes and ERP structures as acquisitions are completed.
• Support integration of smaller acquired entities, typically approximately 100 employees and $10M–$30M revenue, including finance process alignment and ERP implementation.
• Built scalable India finance capabilities that reduced approximately 80% of comparable finance staffing costs versus equivalent hiring in the US, UK or Canada.
• Drive NetSuite automation and process improvements to improve month-end close efficiency, reporting accuracy and finance operations.
• Lead cross-functional coordination across Finance, Projects, HR, IT, Marketing, Legal and Operations.

Financial Controller - AMZUR INC - USA

(2020-02 - 2021-10)

• Managed end-to-end financial reporting and month-end close activities for a US-based technology/services organization.
• Led budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Managed AP, AR, GL, cash management, intercompany accounting and consolidation.
• Supported NetSuite ERP implementation and post-implementation finance operations.
• Led finance process automation and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Coordinated external audits and supported compliance with US GAAP and IGAAP.
• Managed finance stakeholders and supported finance team operations.

Financial Controller - EMTEC INC - USA

(2011-08 - 2020-01)

• Led month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations and global financial reporting activities.
• Prepared financial statements, management reports and supporting footnotes.
• Managed budgeting and forecasting; oversaw AP, AR, GL, intercompany accounting and consolidation.
• Supported Oracle Fusion ERP implementation and finance system enhancements.
• Coordinated internal and external audit activities and management responses.
• Supported M&A activities and finance integration; managed payroll analysis, bonus calculations, 401(k) reporting and headcount reporting.
• Prepared responses to CFO and management review comments and led/mentored finance teams.

Assistant Manager – Finance - IBM - India

(2010-02 - 2011-07)

• Managed transition of service PO accrual and rebate processes from US teams to India operations.
• Led month-end closing and finance transition activities; managed and supervised finance team activities.

Senior Coordinator - GMR GROUP - India

(2008-07 - 2010-01)

• Managed Service Tax and TDS processes, fixed asset capitalization/verification, GL and trial balance review.
• Managed invoicing, debtor reporting and collection follow-ups; supported finalization, MIS and audit compliance.

Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) - Accounting - Institute of Cost Accountants of India

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - Commerce - Nagarjuna University