Financial Controller & HR Operations Manager - Chennai Hybrid

Chennai - Hybrid Financial Controller & HR Operations Manager

(75% Finance Controllership, 25% HR Operations)

(Hybrid - 2 days a week in Nungambakkan - Chennai)

About the Role

Shooting Stars Foundation (SSF) (www.shooting-stars-foundation.org) (US and India non profit) is seeking a

highly capable professional who brings strength in accounting/controllership while also supporting operational

HR functions. As a smaller organization, SSF can benefit from a hybrid role that manages core financial

operations while ensuring smooth HR processes—particularly payroll and compliance.

Role: Financial Controller & HR Operations Manager

Location: Chennai

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Mandatory Form to be filled in along with the application

https://forms.gle/sDkjUV8m9DyzrqYa9

Key Responsibilities

Controllership (50%)

● Oversee day-to-day financial transactions, including accounts payable, receivable, payroll

coordination, and CSR grants management managing a day to day accountant

● Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, bank statements, and financial records (both US

and India accounts) on a weekly basis.

● Collaborate closely with project managers to understand organizational activities and ensure

accurate categorization and allocation of transactions - most importantly Utilization Certificate

formalities

● Maintain and regularly update reporting documents, providing insights into spending patterns and

fund utilization.

● Prepare work plans, maintain documentation, and ensure visibility and traceability of financial

processes.

● Monitor and Control Payroll on a monthly basis

● Work with a US-based finance team as needed for reporting and record maintenance.

● Assist in annual budgeting, monitor budget vs. actuals, explain variances, and provide financial

analysis to leadership for informed decisions.

● Analyze financial data, identify trends, forecast, and offer strategic recommendations to senior

management and the board on financial health and sustainability.

● Perform other finance-related duties in support of SSF’s nonprofit operations.

Compliance & Governance (25%)

● Ensure full compliance with applicable statutory, regulatory, and donor/funder requirements (e.g.,

Companies Act, Income Tax, CSR, GST, FCRA, local regulations).

● Design, implement, and monitor internal financial controls to prevent fraud, errors, and misuse of

funds.

● Lead statutory, internal, donor, and special audits end to end.

● Oversee direct and indirect tax compliance (GST, TDS, Income Tax, etc.). Ensure timely filing of

returns, assessments, and responses to notices.

● Develop and maintain finance policies, SOPs, and compliance manuals.

● Support senior management and the board with compliance updates and risk reporting.

HR Operations (25%)

● Oversee HR operational workflows across the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with legal

and organizational requirements.

● Support operational processes such as onboarding documentation, HR payroll inputs, maintaining

employee records, and ensuring timely monthly payroll coordination with Finance.

● Ensure HR files and data meet audit-like standards for security and confidentiality.

● Coordinate basic recruitment operations (posting roles, scheduling interviews, managing

documentation).

● Assist Chief of Staff on other HR initiatives as needed

Requirements & Expectations

● B.Com/M.Com/MBA/CA or relevant undergraduate/graduate degree.

● 4–5 years of experience in finance, accounting, HR operations, or a blended role. (Experience with

NGO Finance strongly preferred)

● Strong knowledge of Indian GAAP (US GAAP Knowledge preferred)

● Proficiency with accounting software (Tally / Intuit preferred).

● Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken).

● Strong ownership mindset and ability to take tasks to completion.

● Experience in multinational companies or NGOs strongly preferred.

● US Accounting / Finance experience strongly preferred

● Alignment with SSF’s mission and commitment to ethical practices.

● Availability between 7 PM–10 PM IST during weekdays and occasional weekends (as part of weekly

hours).

● Must have access to a personal laptop and a reliable internet connection.

● Completion of SSF’s Google application form (mandatory). - (link)

Mandatory Form to be filled in along with the application

https://forms.gle/sDkjUV8m9DyzrqYa9

About Us:

Shooting Stars Foundation (US and India Non-Profit) is an NGO dedicated to advancing education with the

conviction that breaking the cycle of poverty can be achieved through educational empowerment—one student

at a time. To date, we have sponsored 1,300 scholars and delivered STEM education to over 100,000 youth worldwide

(https://shooting-stars-foundation.org). As we continue to expand our scope and impact, we are seeking an

• experienced Finance Controller and HR Manager to oversee our personnel and ensure optimal utilization of our resources.