Role: Financial Controller
Industry Type: Education / Training
Department: Finance & Accounting
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Role Category: Finance
PG: CA in Any Specialization, MBA/PGDM in Finance, ICWA (CMA) in Any Specialization
Job Description
Financial Controller Academic / Educational Institutions Position Financial Controller Department Finance & Accounts Reporting To Group Director Finance Work Location University Campus- chennai/Pudukottai/Delhi NCR/Navi Mumbai Experience 10 to 20 Years preferably in Educational Institutions, Universities, Schools, Colleges, Hospitals, or Multi-unit Organizations Qualification CA / CMA / ICWA / MBA Finance Strong knowledge in accounting standards, audit, taxation, budgeting, and financial controls Age Criteria 35 to 48 Years Key Responsibilities Financial Management Oversee complete finance and accounts operations of the institution Ensure accurate maintenance of books of accounts and financial records Monitor daily cash flow, banking, and fund management Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements Budgeting & Cost Control Prepare annual budgets and departmental budgets Monitor budget utilization and variance analysis Implement cost control measures across departments Review operational expenses and optimize financial efficiency Fee & Revenue Monitoring Supervise student fee collections and receivables Monitor scholarships, concessions, hostel collections, transport revenue, and grants Ensure proper reconciliation of student accounts and ERP data Audit & Compliance Coordinate statutory audit, internal audit, and compliance reviews Ensure compliance with Income Tax, GST, PF, ESI, TDS, Professional Tax, and other statutory requirements Maintain proper documentation for regulatory authorities and accreditation bodies Internal Financial Controls Establish strong internal financial controls and approval systems Prevent revenue leakage and financial irregularities Monitor procurement controls, vendor payments, and asset management Ensure segregation of duties and financial discipline MIS & Reporting Generate financial MIS reports for management review Present profitability, expenditure analysis, and operational financial reports Support management in strategic financial planning and decision-making ERP & Systems Ensure effective utilization of ERP/accounting software Improve automation in finance and reporting processes Coordinate with IT and administration for finance system improvements Team Management Lead and supervise accounts executives, cashiers, auditors, and finance staff Conduct periodic review meetings and performance monitoring Train finance team on compliance and reporting standards Desired Skills Strong analytical and leadership abilities Expertise in budgeting, audits, taxation, and financial controls Good communication and stakeholder management Knowledge of educational institution finance operations preferred Strong ERP and Excel proficiency Preferred Industry Exposure Schools Colleges Universities Educational Trusts Institutions with Hostel / Transport / Multi-campus operations Salary Best in Industry based on experience and competency Employment Type Full Time / Permanent Additional Expectations High integrity and confidentiality Ability to handle multi-campus finance operations Strong coordination with management, principals, administrators, and auditors Capability to streamline systems and improve operational efficiency