Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager Finance to lead the

financial strategy, operations, and compliance for FFE's global operations. Reporting

directly to the CEO and collaborating with the Board of Trustees, this role will

oversee financial planning, budgeting, reporting, auditing, and donor compliance

across FFEIT (India) and FFE (U.S.). The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker

with expertise in nonprofit finance, ensuring fiscal responsibility while scaling our

impact to support thousands of scholars annually.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Planning Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies aligned with FFE's mission to maximize scholarship disbursements and program impact.

Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year financial planning processes,

including scenario modeling for donor funding and program expansion.

Monitor financial performance, analyze variances, and provide actionable insights to

the leadership team and Board.

Financial Operations & Reporting Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, banking, and cash flow management.

Prepare accurate financial statements, management reports, and dashboards in

compliance with Accounting Standards and nonprofit regulations.

Manage grant accounting, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of restricted/unrestricted funds from global donors.

Compliance, Audit & Risk Management

Ensure full compliance with FCRA (Foreign Contribution Regulation Act), Income Tax

Act, GST, and other applicable laws in the U.S. and India.

Work closely with the Statutory auditor to coordinate and ensure annual ITR

(including FCRA) returns are filed in time, Coordinate internal and external audits, including preparation for annual ITR filings, and donor-specific audits.

Implement robust internal controls, risk assessment frameworks, and policies to

safeguard assets and mitigate financial risks.

Fundraising & Donor Management

Collaborate with the donor team to support fundraising efforts by providing financial projections, cost analyses, and impact reports for donor proposals.

Manage donor-restricted funds, ensuring transparency and accountability in

reporting to individual donors, corporations, and foundations.

Optimize treasury management, including foreign exchange, investments, and

liquidity to support timely scholarship disbursements.

Team Leadership & Systems Lead a high-performing finance team (3-5 members), helping in professional development and a culture of excellence.

Implement and maintain financial software & ERP (Salesforce, QuickBooks, Tally, or

similar) for efficient operations and real-time reporting.

Drive process improvements, automation, and technology adoption to enhance

efficiency and scalability.

Stakeholder Engagement Present financial updates, budgets, and strategic recommendations to the Board of Trustees during quarterly meetings.

Liaise with banks, auditors, legal advisors, and government authorities as needed to

ensure seamless operations.

Support impact measurement by integrating financial data with program outcomes

for annual reports and donor communications.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Experience:

Minimum 12-15 years in finance/accounting, with at least 5 years in leadership roles (Non-profit/NGO experience preferred).

Technical Expertise: Proven track record in nonprofit financial management,

including grant accounting & compliance.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or related field;

MBA or Postgraduate Diploma in Finance preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹1,200,000.00 - ₹1,500,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person