--- title: 'Director, Finance at CommerceIQ' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/director-finance-commerceiq-bengaluru-bvst1v213anf' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Director, Finance at CommerceIQ - **Company:** CommerceIQ - **Location:** Bengaluru, India - **Posted:** 2026-08-14 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/commerceiq/jobs/7868669003 ## Job description The Company CommerceIQ is building the AI platform that runs commerce for the world's largest brands. We are not selling AI demos. We are shipping AI agents for content, media, and sales into the workflows of the Fortune 100 every week. 2,200+ Customers 10 of Top 12 CPG Companies 900+ Retailers Connected $200M+ Raised Customers include Coca-Cola, Nestlé, Colgate-Palmolive, Mondelez, Samsung, and Kellogg's. Backed by SoftBank, Insight Partners, and Madrona. Headquartered in Mountain View with teams across the US, India, Canada, and the UK. Pre-IPO. ## Role summary Own finance, accounting, and statutory compliance for CommerceIQ's India entity, serving as the primary point of contact for banking relationships, tax authorities, and statutory auditors. Partner with the global controllership team in the US to keep India operations aligned with company-wide policy and reporting standards, manage and develop a small India finance team, and act as an authorized signatory across banking, tax, and regulatory portals. ## Key responsibilities 1. Accounting, Reporting & Statutory Compliance - Own day-to-day accounting, reconciliations, and the monthly/quarterly/annual close in NetSuite; prepare financial dashboards for leadership. - Serve as the company's primary owner for Indian statutory compliance (GST, TDS/withholding tax, corporate income tax, PF/PT, STPI), including ownership of GST and TDS reporting and configuration within NetSuite (e-Way Bill, GSTIN localization). - Own EEFC/e-BRC regularization for inward remittances; track evolving labor law requirements and ensure payroll, F&F settlements, and reimbursements stay compliant. - Maintain Board, AGM, and Company Secretary records in support of annual statutory filings. 1. Banking, Treasury & Payroll - Act as an authorized initiator on corporate banking platforms (e.g., HSBC) for payments, payroll, fixed deposits, forex/travel advances, and intercompany funding; manage banking relationships directly. - Administer corporate card programs and coordinate cross-border wire transfers with the US finance team. - Own monthly payroll approval/processing and oversee F&F settlements for exiting employees. 1. Systems, Audit & Vendor Management - Maintain and improve processes across supporting finance systems (Tipalti, Navan, FloQast); review NetSuite platform releases with IT for compliance impact. - Support internal, external, statutory, and GST audits; serve as primary contact for auditors, tax consultants, and the company secretary. - Manage outsourced accounting, payroll, and tax consultant relationships, including fee negotiation, vendor contracts, and invoice/PO approvals. 1. Team & Cross-Functional Leadership - Manage, mentor, and develop the India finance team (AP, AR, and payroll support); act as a trusted advisor to the CFO on India-specific finance and compliance matters. - Oversee the global AP/AR cycle — invoicing, credit memos, collections escalation — and employee T&E/expense reimbursements. Required Skills & Experience - Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent strongly preferred given the scope of statutory and tax ownership - 10-12+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including prior experience managing a team - Strong knowledge of Indian GAAP, Ind AS, the Companies Act 2013, and GST/TDS/PF/PT/STPI requirements - Proven ownership of GST/TDS compliance reporting and configuration within an ERP system, including e-Way Bill and GSTIN localization - Experience as an authorized signatory/initiator for corporate banking relationships (payments, FDs, forex, EEFC/e-BRC) - Experience coordinating audits and annual filings with statutory auditors, tax consultants, and company secretaries - Experience in a global, multi-entity organization partnering with a US-based finance/controllership team across time zones - Strong vendor negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills; a hands-on "do whatever it takes" attitude - Good to have: working knowledge of NetSuite, Tipalti, Navan, FloQast, or GreytHR; prior finance experience in a SaaS or ecommerce company We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category prohibited by applicable law. ## About CommerceIQ ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: CommerceIQ provides a unified AI platform for retail ecommerce teams to automate and optimize sales, content, and media across thousands of retailers globally. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series D, closed in 2022) - **Headquarters**: Mountain View, California, USA (with additional offices in Bengaluru, India and London, UK) - **Founded**: 2018 - **Founders**: Guru Hariharan (CEO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Retail ecommerce technology / AI-driven commerce automation - **Target customers**: B2B – consumer brands (both SMB and enterprise) selling on Amazon, Walmart, Instacart, and 1,450+ other retail endpoints - **Mission statement**: “We drive profitable ecommerce growth with intelligent automation” [[commerceiq.ai/about-us]](https://www.commerceiq.ai/about-us) ## Products & Services - **AllyAI**: An always-on AI commerce operator that automates pricing adjustments, media spend optimization, and content visibility improvements across retailers. Acts as a “co-pilot” for ecommerce teams. - **Content Agent**: Automates management of thousands of SKUs across hundreds of retailers, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and AEO (Amazon Eligibility Optimization). - **Digital Shelf Analytics**: Tracks digital shelf performance 24/7 across 1,450+ retailers, providing prioritized insights and ready-to-use WBR reports. - **eCommerce Sales Management**: Forecasts sales vs. plan, prioritizes next-best actions, and automates execution to close gaps. - **Retail Media Management**: Optimizes retail media bids and pacing using 50+ shelf-aware signals, driving incremental sales. All products are SaaS-based, delivered via a unified platform. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric**: Total funding raised – Series D in 2022 (amount undisclosed); notable investors include Insight Partners, Madrona Ventures, and Shasta Ventures [[commerceiq.ai/leadership]](https://www.commerceiq.ai/leadership) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Insight Partners, Madrona Ventures, Shasta Ventures; the platform connects to Amazon, Walmart, Instacart, and 1,450+ other retail endpoints - **Growth Signals**: - 2,200+ brands use the platform - Global network of 900+ retailers - In 2021, CommerceIQ automations drove 250 million actions that contributed to profitable market share gains for customers - Offices in US, India, and UK, with a growing global team ## Competitive Advantages - **Unified platform**: One platform covering content, analytics, sales, and media – eliminating siloed tools and spreadsheets. - **AI-native automation**: AllyAI and other agents continuously monitor and act on pricing, content, and media without manual intervention. - **Shelf-aware signals**: Proprietary intelligence that captures real-time shelf data across 1,450+ retailers, enabling better bid optimization and content decisions. - **Deep retailer integrations**: Direct connections to Amazon, Walmart, Instacart, and many others, built specifically for the algorithmic nature of retail marketplaces. ## Strategic Focus CommerceIQ is doubling down on AI-driven automation to help brands scale profitable growth. The company’s leadership principles emphasize “relentless innovation” and “exception-based automated decision making.” Near-term priorities include expanding platform capabilities (e.g., Director of Engineering – AI, Forward Deployed Engineering) and deepening international reach (85+ countries). The company is investing heavily in product teams (AI, data science) and growth partnerships. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & values**: Emphasis on ownership, hiring and developing the best, and moving quickly. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core to the company’s identity [[commerceiq.ai/careers]](https://www.commerceiq.ai/careers). - **Work model**: Hybrid and remote options depending on role and location; generous PTO including vacation, holidays, and global recharge days. - **Compensation & perks**: Competitive base pay, equity (stock options for eligible roles), comprehensive health/dental/vision insurance, gym stipends, mental health support, and learning & development opportunities. - **Engineering culture**: Strong focus on internal growth and promotion; many team members expand roles from within. Active engineering hubs in Mountain View, Toronto, Bengaluru, and London. - **Global team**: Cross-regional collaboration across US, UK, and India; inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds. ## Sources 1. [commerceiq.ai](https://www.commerceiq.ai/) – Main site, product descriptions 2. [commerceiq.ai/careers](https://www.commerceiq.ai/careers) – Culture, perks, DEI, hybrid policy 3. [commerceiq.ai/about-us](https://www.commerceiq.ai/about-us) – Mission, metrics, offices, investors 4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/commerceiq](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/commerceiq) – Open roles, locations 5. 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