Role Overview We are looking for a high-caliber finance professional who will play a pivotal role in strengthening financial governance, enabling business strategy, and driving operational excellence. This role goes beyond traditional controllership. You will act as a trusted partner to leadership, ensuring financial discipline while supporting growth, expansion, and long-term value creation. Key Responsibilities: Financial Management & Controllership • • Lead and oversee the preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. • Ensure strong internal controls, accounting accuracy, and compliance with statutory norms (GST, TDS, Income Tax, Companies Act, etc.) • Manage treasury functions including cash flow forecasting, fund management, and working capital optimization. • Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable and fixed assets management. Budgeting & Forecasting • • Drive the annual budgeting process in collaboration with business units. • Monitor financial performance against budget and forecasts; highlight variances with actionable insights. • Prepare financial models to support business decisions and expansion plans. Compliance & Audit • • Coordinate with statutory, internal, and tax auditors to ensure timely completion of audits. • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements across multiple geographies where iDC operates. • Implement and maintain policies to meet corporate governance standards. Business Partnering • • Work closely with senior management to provide strategic inputs on profitability improvement, cost control, and business expansion. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Sales, HR, etc.) to ensure alignment of financial goals. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management: • • Directly manage, mentor, and review the work of finance team. Set clear responsibilities, review mechanisms, and performance standards within the finance team. • Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and investors. Qualifications and experience: • • Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, or equivalent professional qualification. • 6-10 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in Startups, Education, EdTech or impact- driven organizations. • Strong exposure to financial controllership, audits, taxation, and MIS reporting. • Good understanding of FCRA and NGO related provisions and reporting • Experience in Big 4/Consulting firms will be a plus Skills and Competencies: • • Strong core accounting knowledge with hands-on experience managing end-to-end finance operations, tax laws, and compliance requirements. • Strong analytical skills with experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and dashboards. • Proficiency in ERP systems (TallyERP) and MS office. • High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and timeliness. • Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.