Chief Financial Officer - Education

Roles & Responsibilities :

Strategy, Planning and Management :

- Communicate, engage and interact with Board of Directors, CEO, COO and Executive Leadership Team.

- Assess and evaluate financial performance of organization with regard to short, and long-term operational goals, budgets and forecasts.

- Provide insight and recommendations to both short-term and long-term growth plan of organization.

- Identify, acquire and implement systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information. Evaluate departments and make suggestions for automating processes and increasing working efficiency.

- Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the company's plan for growth and expansion.

- Engage consultants, auditors and investors.

- Recruit, interview and hire finance and accounting staff as required.

- Implement policies, procedures and processes as deemed appropriate by senior leadership team.

Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting :

- Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports including monthly profit and loss by division, forecast vs. budget by division and weekly cash flow by division.

- Review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations.

- Develop and maintain monthly operating budget and annual company operating budget.

Accounting, General Ledger, Administration and Compliance :

- Supervise the accounting department to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases and financial software. Provide regular maintenance and backup of all accounting systems and supervise company financial staff.

- Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls, compliance and financial procedures.

- Oversee the preparation and communication of weekly, monthly and annual financial statements.

- Work with Human Resources to ensure appropriate legal compliance.

- Oversee the month-end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies.

Financial Management :

- Manage cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability.

- Oversee cash, investments and asset management area.

- Supervise Accounts Receivable management and provide guidance relating to the collection process

Qualifications and Skills :

- Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance

- CA Required / MBA from top 10 business school

- 5 years minimum experience as a Finance Controller /Head Finance in a mid size organization large (INR 100 cr +)

- 10 + years total accounting or finance experience

- Good knowledge of excel, power point, tally, MIS software, ERP accounting software

- Outstanding communication and presentation skills.

- Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence and executive presence - ability to motivate staff.

- Excellent analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills

- Significant experience working with external auditors, internal controls and compliance-related issues.