Finance Controller - Education/EdTech - CA

Finance Controller - Education / EdTech Location: Bangalore Experience: 15+ years Qualification: CA mandatory Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Controller to lead the Finance & Accounting function for an education/EdTech organisation. The role will own accounting, financial controls, budgeting, treasury, compliance, reporting and finance-system integration across the business. Key Responsibilities: - Lead Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Controls and MIS with ownership of P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow. - Develop annual budgets, forecasts and financial strategies to optimise revenue, costs, working capital and asset utilisation. - Oversee banking and treasury operations, cash flow and working-capital management. - Drive automation and integration of banking transactions with the ERP/accounting systems. - Design and implement fee collection processes and financial controls within the ERP environment, including integration with CRM, payment gateways and financing partners. - Lead finance-system implementation/integration across Student ERP, Tally, Zoho Books and other academic/education ERP platforms. - Ensure accurate and timely financial statements, management reports and statutory reporting. - Coordinate statutory, internal and financial audits and ensure timely closure of audit observations. - Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws, accounting standards and regulatory requirements, with specific understanding of the education sector. - Identify financial and operational risks and implement appropriate internal controls and mitigation measures. - Provide financial analysis and insights to the management, executive leadership and Board for business decisions. - Manage relationships with banks, auditors, vendors, School Heads and internal stakeholders. - Lead, mentor and develop the finance/accounting team while maintaining a culture of integrity, humility and service orientation. Must-Have Profile: - CA - mandatory. - 15+ years of experience across Finance & Accounting. - Relevant exp in Education / EdTech. - Strong hands-on experience in: 1. Accounting & financial controls 2. Budgeting & forecasting 3. P&L, Balance Sheet & Cash Flow 4. Banking & treasury 5. Tax and statutory compliance 6. Audit management 7. Finance automation and ERP implementation - Experience implementing fee collection/fee accounting processes in an ERP, preferably with CRM + payment gateway + financing partner integrations. - Strong understanding of education-sector finance processes. - Advanced MS Excel skills and familiarity with Tally, Zoho Books, Student ERP and/or Academic ERP solutions. - Strong analytical, stakeholder-management and team-leadership skills.