Location: New Delhi / Full time - Hybrid Role Overview Our partner organization is seeking a high-caliber finance professional to play a pivotal role in strengthening financial governance, enabling business strategy, and driving operational excellence. This role goes beyond traditional controllership and requires acting as a trusted advisor 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 budgets and forecasts; highlight variances with actionable insights. • Develop 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 the partner organization operates. • Implement and maintain policies aligned with corporate governance standards. Business Partnering • Work closely with senior management to provide strategic inputs on profitability improvement, cost optimization, and business expansion. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Sales, HR, etc.) to ensure alignment of financial goals. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management • Lead, mentor, and manage the finance team; establish clear responsibilities, review mechanisms, and performance standards. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and investors. Qualifications & 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 or consulting firms is an added advantage. Skills & Competencies • Strong core accounting knowledge with hands-on experience in end-to-end finance operations, tax laws, and compliance. • Strong analytical skills, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and dashboarding. • Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Tally ERP) and MS Office. • High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and timeliness. • Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.