Associate Director: Finance & Accounts, Bangalore Experience: 10+ years Salary: Upto 17 LPA Note: Non-profit sector experience is mandatory ____________________________________________________ About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Associate Director – Finance & Accounts to lead the organization's finance, accounting, compliance, and grant management functions. This is a leadership role that will work closely with the CEO, senior leadership, and the Board to drive financial planning, governance, compliance, and organizational growth. Key Responsibilities 1. Financial Management- • Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, costing, and overall financial strategy. • Prepare and monitor organizational budgets, providing regular updates to senior leadership. • Develop and strengthen finance policies, internal controls, and financial systems. • Partner with program teams to support budget planning, grant utilization, and financial monitoring. • Support operational teams in financial evaluation and contribute to ERP implementation initiatives. • Prepare financial reports, presentations, and documentation for leadership and Board meetings. 2. Grants & Donor Financial Management- • Manage financial oversight of grants and donor-funded projects. • Prepare donor financial reports, expenditure statements, utilization reports, and supporting documentation. • Monitor grant budgets, fund utilization, cash flow, and financial coding. • Ensure compliance with donor requirements, reporting timelines, and documentation. • Support the fundraising team with financial inputs for grant proposals and budgets. 3. Compliance & Governance- • Lead statutory audits, internal audits, grant audits, GST, FCRA, and other regulatory compliance requirements. • Coordinate with auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely audit completion. • Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and statutory regulations. • Manage financial and legal risks through effective controls and governance practices. • Review and oversee contracts, MoUs, and other legal documentation related to finance and operations. 4. Team Leadership- • Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance & Accounts team. • Build efficient finance processes and strengthen team capabilities. • Drive a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement. Preferred Qualifications: • CA / CA (Inter) / MBA (Finance) / M.Com or equivalent. • Minimum 10 years of finance experience, including 5 years in the non-profit/development sector. • Strong experience in: 1. Financial planning & budgeting 2. Grant and donor financial management 3. Statutory compliance (including FCRA, GST, Income Tax) 4. Audit management 5. Financial reporting and MIS 6. Team leadership • Experience working with donor-funded organizations and multi-grant portfolios is highly preferred. • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills. • Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting/ERP systems. Hiring process: Step 1: HR Round Step 2: R2 Interview- Functional Interview (Experience & Role Relevance) Step 3: Interview with the CEO Step 4: Final Interview with the Chairperson - Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This job is re-posted on September 28, 2026 on Ground Zero For any questions, ping us on WhatsApp chat: +91-8058331557