Location: Mohali / Chandigarh, India.

Shift: Nighttime (U.S. Hours 9:30 PM 6:30 AM IST).

Type: Full-Time, On-Site.

About The Role:

- We're hiring a Funding Operations Manager to oversee the full funding workflow for our U.S. solar business - from project QC through milestone tracking and lender submissions.

- You'll lead the funding team, ensure packet accuracy, manage lender portals, and coordinate with accounting and operations to maintain perfect documentation and payout timelines.

- This role demands high comprehension, extreme accuracy, and leadership discipline.

- You'll work closely with the U.S. finance and ops teams to make sure every project meets funding requirements on the first submission.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage the Funding Team (QC, M2, and M3 Coordinators) supporting U.S. operations.

- Oversee end-to-end funding processes - including QC, documentation, packet creation, and lender portal submissions.

- Ensure all required project milestones (M1-M3) are verified, documented, and ready for funding.

- Maintain funding trackers and dashboards in Google Sheets / Data Studio for real-time visibility.

- Review and approve packets before submission; ensure 100% accuracy in names, amounts, and documents.

- Communicate directly with U.S. operations and finance to confirm readiness and resolve discrepancies.

- Track payment status, fund releases, and lender timelines daily.

- Audit submissions and identify recurring errors to drive process improvements.

- Document and update SOPs for every funding partner and internal stage.

- Train and mentor funding specialists to maintain accuracy and speed.

- Work closely with Supply Chain, Project Management, and Accounting to verify costs and payouts.

- Coordinate with IT/CRM team to automate funding milestone triggers and reporting.

Requirements:

- 7-10 years of experience in financial operations, funding, or project accounting.

- Proven experience leading small-to-mid teams in high-volume documentation environments.

- Deep understanding of funding workflows, QC processes, and milestone-based payments.

- Expert-level proficiency in Google Sheets / Excel (formulas, data validation, pivot tables, dashboards).

- Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal).

- Strong attention to detail, accountability, and organizational skills.

- Analytical thinker able to identify process gaps and build long-term solutions.

- Experience supporting or coordinating with U.S. based teams.