Senior Manager - Finance

About Muskaan Dreams

Muskaan Dreams is a tech nonprofit which works to bring technology & innovations to government school classrooms by partnering with government at scale. Our mission is rooted in the belief that every child deserves access to quality education.  At the core of our mission is a commitment to fostering a passion for STEM & 21st century skills recognizing their potential to unlock endless opportunities for students. We firmly believe that by equipping today's youth with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in tomorrow's world, we are paving the way for a brighter, more equitable future for all. Started our journey in 2017, currently we are impacting 200K students & teachers in 22 districts across 5 states in India and aiming to impact 1 million children by 2025-26.

Why This Role Exists:

As Muskaan Dreams grows across states, donors, government partnerships, and technology-enabled programs, we require stronger systems that ensure transparency, accountability, compliance, and financial discipline. The Senior Manager - Finance, Governance & Risk will be responsible for building a future-ready finance and governance function that enables organizational growth while maintaining the highest standards of stewardship and compliance. This is not a traditional accounting role. We are looking for a builder who can create systems, strengthen controls, improve decision-making through financial insights, and help shape Muskaan Dreams into a world-class institution.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Finance Leadership

• Lead annual and multi-year financial planning.
• Develop financial strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Build funding, sustainability, and reserve planning frameworks.
• Support leadership in strategic decision-making through financial analysis and insights.
• Establish organization-wide financial discipline and accountability.

Budgeting & Financial Performance

• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Develop state-wise, program-wise, and department-wise budgets.
• Monitor budget utilization and financial performance.
• Drive monthly variance analysis and corrective action planning.
• Build a culture of budget ownership across teams.

Donor Finance and Grant Management

• Ensure donor-wise budgeting, tracking, reporting, and compliance.
• Strengthen grant accounting and fund utilization systems.
• Monitor restricted and unrestricted funding utilization.
• Support donor due diligence, audits, and financial reviews.
• Ensure timely submission of financial reports and utilization certificates.

Governance and Internal Controls

• Strengthen organization-wide policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks.
• Establish Delegation of Authority (DoA) and accountability systems.
• Create strong process ownership and escalation mechanisms.
• Build governance practices that support organizational scale and transparency.
• Ensure institutional compliance with approved policies and procedures.

Compliance and Statutory Management

• Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee: Income Tax, TDS, GST, PF & Labor Compliances
• Society Act requirements
• CSR reporting obligations
• Other applicable legal and financial regulations
• Maintain a compliance calendar and ensure timely filings.

Audit & Assurance

• Lead statutory, donor, and internal audits.
• Build year-round audit readiness systems.
• Ensure proper documentation and evidence management.
• Track closure of audit observations and management actions.
• Strengthen organizational preparedness for donor and governance reviews.

Procurement Governance

• Strengthen policies and governance frameworks.
• Ensure transparent and compliant procurement processes.
• Establish procurement documentation standards.
• Monitor high-value procurements and committee processes.
• Build systems that ensure fairness, transparency, and audit readiness.

Risk Management

• Develop and maintain the organization’s Risk Register.
• Identify financial, operational, compliance, and governance risks.
• Develop mitigation plans and monitor implementation.
• Conduct periodic risk reviews with leadership.
• Strengthen business continuity and financial resilience planning.

System & Technology

• Drive finance process automation and digitization.
• Improve management reporting systems and dashboards.
• Strengthen ERP, payroll, and financial management systems.
• Improve quality, reliability, and accessibility of financial data.

Education & Professional Experience

• CA from ICAI or B. Com-Finance & Accounting or MBA, Eco (Hons) or related fields
• Additional Certification in Risk Management
• Knowledge of internal audits, corporate Governance, compliance, Financial Planning
• Strong exposure on Nonprofit space, grant Management, CSR funding
• 10+ years of experience in Non-Profit
• Experience managing annual budgets of ₹50 crore+ preferred
• Prior experience with Big 4 firms (KPMG, EY, PwC, Deloitte), consulting firms, large nonprofits, foundations, education organizations, or high-growth organizations will be an advantage.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, statutory compliance, audit management, internal controls, procurement governance, and financial systems.
• Experience presenting financial information to CEOs, Boards, Audit Committees, or senior leadership teams.

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