Finance Controller – International Non-Profit Experience Required

Objective of the EngagementThe purpose of this engagement is to:Architect a coherent financial systems structure across entitiesDeepen and formalise accrual accounting practicesBuild integrated forward-looking financial modelsStrengthen financial reporting for leadership decision-makingInstitutionalise documentation to ensure durability beyond individual contributorsA detailed and sequenced project plan will be developed jointly at the start of the engagement. The examples below illustrate the level and nature of work anticipated.Illustrative Project AreasThese examples are indicative rather than exhaustive. The confirmed Scope of Work will be refined post-selection.Financial Systems ArchitectureExample projects may include:- Reviewing and redesigning the Chart of Accounts across entities to ensure structural alignment with funding streams and reporting needs- Redesigning grant coding and tracking frameworks- Building accrual-based reporting formats and internal management reporting- Developing financial dashboards (e.g., funding runway, burn rate, grant utilisation)This work is expected to result in clear architectural improvements, implementation guidance, and durable documentation — not simply recommendations.Accrual AccountingExample projects may include:- Conducting a structured assessment of current accounting practices across entities- Designing a practical accrual-accounting roadmap- Building accrual-based grant tracking templates- Standardising cash vs accrual reconciliation processes- Documenting accounting policies and reporting standardsThe goal is to embed accrual discipline in systems and reporting infrastructure, not to provide ad hoc accounting advice.Integrated Financial Modelling & ForecastingExample projects may include:- Building or refining a multi-year, multi-entity, multi-currency financial model- Developing structured scenario and sensitivity analysis tools- Designing cash flow forecasting frameworks- Building funding runway and strategic planning dashboards- Formalising budgeting and re-forecasting frameworksModels are expected to be robust, decision-useful, and transferable to internal ownership.Financial Compliance SystemsAs the organisation operates across multiple legal entities and jurisdictions, financial systems must also support regulatory compliance requirements.Example projects may include:- Reviewing how current financial structures (chart of accounts, grant coding, reporting formats) align with compliance requirements across entities- Ensuring that financial reporting systems support the requirements of different regulatory environments- Identifying areas where financial architecture can better support compliance documentation and reportingRelevant compliance environments may include:Indian Section 8 nonprofit structuresFCRA-regulated cross-border funding flowsUS 501(c)(3) nonprofit entitiesThe goal of this work is not ongoing compliance management, but ensuring that financial systems and reporting structures are designed in a way that supports regulatory requirements and reduces operational risk.Working StructureThis engagement will be structured around defined projects and milestone-based outputs.The consultant will work closely with the CEO, COO, and finance team for data access and iteration, but will not hold ongoing operational responsibility.We are looking for someone who can independently structure ambiguity, define architecture, and execute analytically.Ideal ProfileThis role is suited to someone who has:- Holds a CA/CFA or similar educational experience- Has experience working with Tally, Zoho and other relevant financial systems.- Operated at CFO, Finance Director, or equivalent senior finance leadership level- 7+ years of directly applicable experience, for instance, working in multi-entity and/or donor-funded nonprofit environments- Built multi-year financial models used for strategic decision-making- Strong hands-on modelling capability (Excel / Google Sheets at an advanced level)- Familiarity with financial compliance environments relevant to nonprofit organisations, particularly Indian Section 8 entities, FCRA-regulated funding structures, and US 501(c)(3) organisations.This is unlikely to be a fit for candidates whose experience is primarily limited to:Monthly reporting and variance analysisBusiness partnering within an existing systemFinance operations without systems design exposureWe are seeking someone who has architected systems — not only operated within them.

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