Finance Head

Established in 1996, IMS Unison University (IUU) is a UGC-recognized university in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. IUU has been ranked No. 1 in Uttarakhand and No. 2 in India among Private Universities in Management and Social Sciences by Education World Higher Education Rankings 2025-26. Committed to academic excellence, the university offers a vibrant and dynamic learning environment across its five schools: Management & Liberal Arts, Law, Mass Communication, Hospitality Management & Computer Applications.

IMS Unison University prepares students to succeed in an evolving global landscape with an industry-aligned curriculum, strong placement support, global exposure opportunities, and a focus on holistic development.

Position: Head–Finance

Location: Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Role Summary: Lead and manage all financial operations of the universityoverseeing budgeting, accounting, compliance, financial controls, reporting, funding, and auditensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Planning & Budgeting

Lead the annual budgeting process; collaborate with academic and administrative departments on financial forecasts.

Monitor budgets monthly; advise stakeholders proactively on deviations.

2. Accounting & Reporting

Oversee accounts payable/receivable, cash management, payroll.

Ensure timely delivery of monthly & annual financial statements per Indian GAAP/IFRS.

Coordinate annual statutory and internal audits; address audit observations.

3. Compliance & Governance

Ensure statutory compliance (IncomeTax, GST, UGC, AICTE, PCI, COA, state regulations).

Maintain strong financial governance via policies, approvals, and internal controls.

4. Treasury & Fund Management

Manage cashflow forecasts; optimise banking relationships.

Oversee education loans, grants, donor funds, and project finances.

5. Strategic Financial Advisory

Advise senior leadership on investment strategies, fee structures, capital expenditures.

Support longterm financial strategy, fundraising, and new program financial models.

6. Team Leadership & Process Management

Lead Finance & Accounts teams; set objectives, coach, and build capacity.

Drive process improvements and automation via ERP (e.g., SAP, Tally, etc.).

Required Qualifications & Skills

CA preferably, or MBA (Finance) with a strong accounting background.

12+ years in finance/accounting roles; with 5 years in senior management in educational/nonprofit sectors.

Deep knowledge of Indian accounting standards, tax laws, educational regulatory requirements.

Experience managing audits, fund accounting, and financial systems implementation.

Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and IT skills.