Karthik Sundaram

About Karthik Sundaram

Karthik SUNDARAM Finance & Tax Leader | Turnaround Specialist | Strategic Business Partner | Global ExperienceWith over 24 years of experience across Finance, Accounting, and Direct & Indirect Taxation, I bring a strategic and performance-driven approach to financial leadership. I have led finance functions across Manufacturing, Engineering Services, and Consulting sectors, consistently driving operational excellence, governance strength, and profitable growth.I specialize in transforming underperforming units into financially disciplined, growth-oriented businesses. By combining strong financial stewardship with operational insight, I enable organizations to optimize costs, strengthen controls, improve cash flows, and align financial strategy with long-term business objectives.My experience spans global MNC environments where I have collaborated with cross-functional and multicultural teams, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, IGAAP, SOX, and international tax regulations while supporting strategic decision-making.Key Highlights: Led end-to-end finance operations including FP & A, controllership, reporting, and compliance Successfully revitalized business units through financial restructuring and process optimization Strengthened budgeting, forecasting, and performance management frameworks Managed month-end close and financial group reporting (US GAAP & IGAAP) Ensured robust internal controls, SOX compliance, and corporate governance standards Directed Direct & Indirect Tax compliance and regulatory frameworks Extensive expertise in EOU, SEZ, and STPI compliance management Built and mentored high-performing finance teams, fostering accountability and continuous improvementI am passionate about creating financially resilient organizations that balance growth, compliance, and operational efficiency. I bring clarity to complexity, structure to ambiguity, and measurable impact to every mandate I undertake.Let’s connect to explore how strategic financial leadership can drive sustainable business success.

Experience

1. Director Finance

   Staples India

   Mar 2026 — Present · Chennai, IN

Education

• Annamalai University

  Master's degree, Business/Commerce, General

• Gill Adarsh Matriculation

  XII, Commerce

  1996 — 1998

• Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  ACA, Finance , Taxation , Accountancy , Auditing,Law

  2001 — 2008

• University of Madras

  Bachelor’s Degree, Commerce,

  1998 — 2001

• Santhome Higher Secondary School

  Middle School Diploma, Maths,Science,Social Science, English,Tamil

  1987 — 1996

• University of Madras

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance