Chief Financial Officer

Employment Details

Department: Finance
Location: Kolkata, West Bengal (On-site)
Employment Type: Full Time
Compensation: 50 – 60 LPA

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Financial Leadership

• Drive financial strategies aligned with mission and goals
• Advise leadership on planning, risk, and sustainability
• Secure & optimize funding streams (grants, donations, partnerships)

2. Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Develop multi-year financial plans & annual budgets
• Lead forecasting processes
• Provide data-driven insights for resource allocation

3. Operational Financial Management

• Supervise accounting, treasury, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with regulations & donor requirements
• Implement internal controls
• Oversee payroll, tax filings, and operations

4. Grants & Donor Management

• Design donor-specific financial systems
• Ensure compliance with grant conditions & reporting

5. Risk Management & Governance

• Identify & mitigate financial risks
• Present analyses, audits, and recommendations to leadership
• Ensure compliance with local & international frameworks

6. Leveraging Systems & Tools

• Lead adoption of FinTech solutions (ERP, automation, analytics)
• Integrate software for budgeting, reporting, and resource allocation
• Ensure the cybersecurity of financial data

7. Policy Formation & Implementation

• Develop SOPs, manuals, and guidelines for operational excellence
• Enhance transparency, reduce inefficiencies, mitigate risks

8. Team Development & Leadership

• Build & mentor a high-performing finance team
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Serve as an ethical leadership role model

Key Outcomes

• Development and implementation of sustainable financial plans aligned with organizational goals.
• Timely and compliant financial reporting across grants, donor requirements, and statutory obligations.
• Improved operational efficiency through the implementation of financial systems and automation tools.
• Strengthened financial governance, internal controls, and risk management practices.
• Effective utilization and allocation of organizational resources to support strategic priorities.

Must-Have Requirements

• Mandatory: Advanced degree (MBA Finance or equivalent) OR professional certifications (CA, CPA, CFA)
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Strong strategic planning & analytical skills
• Deep knowledge of non-profit financial management & compliance
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
• Leadership acumen with the ability to drive change
• Passion for social impact & alignment with IAC mission

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Real Estate, Construction, or Project Finance.
• Experience in the implementation of ERP systems, financial technologies, and process automation.
• Strong understanding of financial governance, compliance, and organizational risk management.

Growth Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the financial strategy and long-term sustainability of a mission-driven organization while supporting the development of a first-of-its-kind ecosystem for the neurodiverse community in India.

About India Autism Center

India Autism Center (IAC) is a not-for-profit organisation aiming to build a comprehensive ecosystem of support, training, research, and lifelong residential living solutions for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.

Through our residential facility, professional training initiatives, community engagement efforts, and knowledge development work, we aspire to enable greater independence, dignity, and quality of life for individuals with autism across India.