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Narendra Rangaiah

Bangalore

Summary

Seasoned finance executive with over 20 years of experience leading global controllership, Due Diligence and Post-Merger integration, ERP implementations, financial operations, and strategic transformation. Expert in managing multi-entity, multi-currency environments across the US, UK, Europe, India, and APAC regions. Proven ability to scale finance functions, drive operational efficiency, and enable executive decision-making with data-driven insights.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Controller

SMG
Kansas Coty
07.2023 - Current

Reporting to the CFO | Responsible for Controllership, Audit, Compliance, M&A Integration, Treasury & Systems Architecture

  • Spearhead financial controllership for multi-entity operations across the US, UK, and Japan, ensuring timely and accurate reporting under local GAAP/IFRS.
  • Led successful audits for all group entities within accelerated timelines; established standardized audit packs and documentation protocols across geographies.
  • Architected and implemented enhancements in the NetSuite ERP system, automating month-end close and reporting workflows — reducing close time by 30%.
  • Led the end-to-end implementation of Airbase, transforming the Accounts Payable process through automation, policy enforcement, and real-time spend visibility.
  • Partner with cross-functional leaders to support M&A integration efforts, including chart of accounts harmonization, accounting policy alignment, and legal entity consolidation.
  • Designed and implemented a centralized treasury management system to optimize cash positioning and intercompany funding structure.

Finance Operations Leader

Consero Solutions (India) Pvt Ltd
02.2022 - 06.2023
  • Led integration of acquired clients into Consero’s tech & delivery model
  • Delivered transformation & automation initiatives improving margins
  • Defined team metrics and managed performance, L&D, and resource allocation

Global Finance Controller / M&A Controller

ESW Capital / Trilogy Group
03.2016 - 01.2022
  • Owned controllership for 30+ entities across US, UK, Europe, India, Singapore
  • Led audits, financial close, consolidation, and covenant compliance
  • Integrated 35+ acquisitions into Group systems and shared services
  • Implemented Accounting ERP (NetSuite) and planning tool implementation.implementation
  • Built recurring revenue, budget, and cash forecast models for executive decisions

Senior Engagement Manager

Capgemini
08.2015 - 02.2016
  • Led F&A operations for Quick Service Restaurant clients
  • Designed and transitioned PTP, O2C, RTR processes
  • Supported pre-sales and transformation programs

VP – Finance Delivery & Group Controller

Consero Solutions
01.2006 - 01.2015
  • Scaled delivery operations from 5 to 250+ people
  • Led M&A due diligence, transition, internal audit, and transformation
  • Delivered global FP&A, audit, treasury, compliance, MIS, and consolidation
  • Owned P&L, talent strategy, and board reporting for F&A delivery

Financial Analyst

Kyocera Wireless
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Financial Planning which includes Forecasting, Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Trend Analysis, KPI reporting

Executive – Finance

TCS Business Transformation Solutions
01.2002 - 01.2004

Audit Assistant

S Janardhan & Associates
01.2001 - 01.2002

Articled Trainee

01.1998 - 01.2001

Education

Company Secretary -

ICSI
01.2005

Chartered Accountant -

ICAI
01.2002

Bachelor of Commerce -

Seshadripuram College
Bangalore
01.2001

Tools And Erp Exposure

  • NetSuite, Intacct, SAP, Quickbooks, Epicor

Timeline

Group Controller

SMG
07.2023 - Current

Finance Operations Leader

Consero Solutions (India) Pvt Ltd
02.2022 - 06.2023

Global Finance Controller / M&A Controller

ESW Capital / Trilogy Group
03.2016 - 01.2022

Senior Engagement Manager

Capgemini
08.2015 - 02.2016

VP – Finance Delivery & Group Controller

Consero Solutions
01.2006 - 01.2015

Financial Analyst

Kyocera Wireless
01.2004 - 01.2006

Executive – Finance

TCS Business Transformation Solutions
01.2002 - 01.2004

Audit Assistant

S Janardhan & Associates
01.2001 - 01.2002

Articled Trainee

01.1998 - 01.2001

Company Secretary -

ICSI

Chartered Accountant -

ICAI

Bachelor of Commerce -

Seshadripuram College
Narendra Rangaiah