Senior Project Lead-society Finance & Compliance Job in Zipgrid

Job Title: Senior Project Lead Society Finance & Compliance

Location: Mumbai

Department: Project Operations

About Zipgrid

Zipgrid ( MyAashiana Management Services Private Limited ) is the only PropTech company delivering Finance, Compliance, and Office (FCO) management operations for housing and commercial communities on a Done-For-You model. Since 2014, Zipgrid has become a market leader, serving over 550+ societies and commercial communities with end-to-end solutions that ensure smooth, sustainable operations. Our philosophy, Let the experts do the work, reflects our commitment to providing the best community living and working experiences through innovation and expertise.

Role Overview

As the Senior Project Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end operations of assigned projects, managing a team of 40 50 professionals including Deputy and Assistant Project Leads, Finance Leaders, Accountants, Tax Professionals, and Compliance Officers. You will ensure milestone delivery, resource allocation, regulatory compliance, and financial management, while driving cost optimization and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant / CFA / Cost Accountant / MBA or MMS (Finance)
• OR Post Graduation/Graduation in Accounts or Finance with 7+ years of relevant experience
• OR Semi-qualified Chartered Accountant (IPCC/Intermediate cleared) with 5+ years experience
• OR GDCA certified/trained with 5+ years experience
• Qualification may be relaxed for candidates with 3+ years of Co-operative/Society accounting/compliance experience

Key Responsibilities

Team & Project Leadership

• Lead and manage a large team including Deputy and Assistant Project Leads and various finance and compliance specialists.
• Allocate resources and oversee milestone deliveries and client collections.
• Manage client relationships and handle escalations effectively.

Financial Compliance & Accounting

• Ensure all accounting activities and internal audits comply with GAAP.
• Recommend and implement cost-optimization strategies.
• Oversee preparation and review of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow).
• Prepare budgets, CAM workings, and conduct budget vs. actual variance analysis.

Billing & Accounts Receivable

• Plan and publish regular billing dashboards.
• Resolve client billing queries in collaboration with project teams.
• Confirm billing issuance and communicate tariff changes after client approval.

Taxation & Compliance

• Track monthly TDS, ensure timely filing and reconciliation.
• Manage GST return filing and reconciliation, and handle GST notices.
• Oversee income tax computations, advance tax planning, and timely filing of returns.
• Coordinate responses to tax department notices and assessments.

Financial MIS & Reporting

• Publish weekly dashboards highlighting open items and performance metrics.
• Provide timely MIS reports and observation notes to clients.

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain virtual client communication for urgent and critical matters.
• Lead with a modern, lead-by-example approach, applying strong analytical and decision-making skills.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Experience managing business verticals independently, with P&L responsibility and senior management reporting.
• Deep understanding of cash flow management, bank reconciliation, bookkeeping, financial planning, risk management, and forecasting.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERPs.
• Leadership qualities with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Prior experience in client finance operations, society accounting, compliance, and operational modeling is advantageous.

Zipgrid invites you to lead complex finance and compliance projects in a fast-growing PropTech environment, where your expertise will directly impact the future of community living and working experiences.