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Rithika Shruthi

Rithika Shruthi

Partner

Rithika Shruthi

Senior Manager

Professional Overview

  • Rithika Shruthi is a Senior Manager at LKSS & Associates, leading the firm’s Finance Function Advisory and SME Controllership practice. She plays a pivotal role in partnering with high-growth businesses, particularly VC-funded startups and SMEs, to build robust financial and operational frameworks.
  • With a strong focus on controllership, Rithika works closely with founders and leadership teams to strengthen finance functions, enhance reporting structures, and drive compliance readiness. Her approach is practical and business-oriented, enabling organizations to build financial clarity, improve decision-making, and maintain operational discipline as they scale.
  • In addition to her consulting expertise, Rithika brings substantial hands-on experience in direct taxation, including income tax filings for individuals, firms, and companies. She has managed income tax notices, handled assessments, and represented clients in hearings, offering a well-rounded perspective on regulatory and compliance matters.
  • She serves as a strategic finance partner to her clients, supporting their transition from early-stage operations to structured, investor-ready enterprises.

Leadership Approach

  • Rithika believes that strong financial discipline is the backbone of scalable businesses. Her approach is centered around:

Building structured yet flexible finance systems
Delivering actionable insights beyond numbers
Partnering with founders as a trusted advisor
Driving clarity in decision-making through data

  • She is known for her hands-on execution style, attention to detail, and ability to align finance with business strategy, making her a key contributor to the firm’s consulting practice.

Core Expertise