Job Title: MBA Finance Jobs – Finance Associate Director

About the Role:

Ground Zero is looking for an experienced Associate Director to lead finance, accounting, compliance, and grant management — a senior role well-suited to candidates exploring MBA finance jobs at the leadership level, working closely with the CEO, senior leadership, and the Board.

This is a leadership role where you’ll work closely with the CEO, senior leadership, and the Board to guide financial planning, compliance, and the organization’s overall growth.

Experience: Minimum 10 years

Non-Profit Experience: Minimum 5 years preferred

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Bangalore

Salary: ₹8 LPA – ₹12 LPA

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Management-

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and overall financial strategy
• Prepare and track organizational budgets, keeping leadership updated
• Build strong finance policies and internal checks
• Work with program teams on budgets, grant usage, and financial tracking
• Support teams with financial evaluations and help set up new finance software (ERP)
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for leadership and Board meetings

2. Grants & Donor Financial Management-

• Manage the finances of grants and donor-funded projects
• Prepare financial reports for donors — spending summaries, usage reports, and supporting documents
• Monitor grant budgets, spending, cash flow, and financial coding
• Make sure we meet donor requirements and reporting deadlines
• Support the fundraising team with financial info for grant proposals

3. Compliance & Governance- 

• Lead audits — statutory, internal, and grant-related — plus GST, FCRA, and other regulatory requirements
• Work with auditors and internal teams to make sure audits are completed on time
• Ensure we follow all relevant tax laws and regulations
• Manage financial and legal risks through good oversight
• Review contracts, agreements, and other finance/operations-related legal documents

4. Team Leadership-

• Lead, mentor, and grow the Finance & Accounts team
• Build efficient finance processes and strengthen the team’s skills
• Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications:

• CA / CA Inter / MBA (Finance) / M.Com or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years of finance experience, including 5 years in the non-profit/development sector.
• Strong experience in:

1. Financial planning & budgeting
2. Managing grants and donor funds
3. Legal compliance (FCRA, GST, Income Tax)
4. Managing audits
5. Financial reporting
6. Leading teams

• Experience working with donor-funded organizations and managing multiple grants is a big plus
• Strong communication and presentation skills, and good at managing relationships with different stakeholders
• Good with Excel and accounting/ERP software

Hiring process:

Step 1: HR Round

Step 2: R2 Interview- Functional Interview (Experience & Role Relevance)

Step 3: Interview with the CEO

Step 4: Final Interview with the Chairperson

Hiring Note:

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis — no fixed deadline. This job was re-posted on September 29, 2026 on Ground Zero.

For any questions, ping us on WhatsApp chat: +91-8058331557