Finance Manager
Passage
Finance Manager
Passage
Democratizes education access via partnerships
Imagine a world where your birthplace doesn’t limit your dreams. That’s what Passage is here to create. We aren’t just a bridge of financial support; we connect families all around the world to life-changing opportunities. We believe in a future where deserving students can pursue their dreams and ambitions – even if their parents don’t have money.
Our mission is bold but simple: by 2030, we aim to dismantle the barriers preventing brilliant minds from accessing the opportunities they deserve. Starting with financial barriers, we’re offering loans to international students and refugees, helping them pursue better education in Canada and unlock a world of possibilities – not just for themselves, but for their families and future generations, too.
We’re looking for an exceptional finance professional with a CA (ICAI) or CPA designation and 3–5 years of progressive post-qualification experience in accounting and finance. You’ll work directly with the finance lead at our Canadian head office and take meaningful ownership of accounting, reporting, compliance and filings.
You will own the global books, which span multiple subsidiaries and require consolidation. We need someone we can trust to run the accounting, close the month, get the numbers right, and keep the company compliant across every jurisdiction we operate in. As the business grows, you’ll be the person the finance lead relies on to make sure the financial foundation is sound.
We are a small team, so you will work without much structure and build a lot of it yourself. We’re looking for someone who is careful, dependable and takes pride in accurate, timely reporting – and who wants to grow their scope as the company scales.
Because you’ll be collaborating closely with the Canadian head office across a 9.5–10.5 hour time difference, extended or shifted hours are likely. Strong written communication and comfort working asynchronously are essential.
You’ll take full ownership of core accounting, reporting, compliance and filings, with exposure across audit, internal controls, and cross-functional initiatives that support our product and growth.
Accounting & Financial reporting
Lead day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close
Prepare monthly financial statements under IFRS and support external audit
Maintain and document accounting policies, memos, and reconciliations
Build and scale internal controls, systems, and reporting infrastructure
Compliance & Filings
Work with the Canadian head office on statutory, tax and regulatory filings, with the expectation of leading these over time
Maintain the compliance calendar and ensure deadlines are met across jurisdictions
Finance Operations
Design and manage finance-related processes integrated with our product
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate manual workflows
Run day-to-day financial operations, including payroll, vendor payments and banking across entities
Strategic Reporting & Analysis
Partner with the finance lead on investor and board reporting
Support strategic decision-making while preparing and maintaining critical source-of-truth datasets across accounting, operations, and lending
Build tools and frameworks to track KPIs, unit economics, and cash flow
You’ll also be a key contributor to long-term projects like audit readiness, financial model development, and future financing events – with increasing ownership based on performance.
CA (ICAI) or CPA designation with 3–5 years of post-qualification experience, ideally starting in Big 4 audit
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting under IFRS or equivalent
Comfort working independently in Excel and building reporting from scratch
Strong written English and the ability to work effectively across time zones
Experience in financial services, lending, NBFC or fintech, or structured credit
Experience with expected credit loss (IFRS 9 or equivalent) modelling and reporting
Exposure to Indian/Canadian tax and regulatory filings (e.g. HST, SR&ED, CRA correspondence)
Experience reporting to a foreign parent or head office
Exposure to FP&A, financial modelling, or investor reporting
Experience building and/or testing internal controls
Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Looker Studio)
We’re on a mission to make the world a fairer place, one student at a time. If you’re excited to work hard, innovate fearlessly, and collaborate with a high-energy team striving for global impact, we’d love to meet you.
Note: This role is based in Gurgaon, India, and requires a five-day-a-week in-office commitment. You will work directly with the finance lead at our Canadian head office, and extended or shifted hours are likely given the time difference. Applicants must be willing to relocate to the Delhi NCR area if they’re not already there.
Let’s help shape a future where every dream can thrive – no matter where it begins.
Passage helps people access education and career opportunities by building a network of partnerships with schools, employers, and banks. It focuses on immigrants and people with fewer financial resources, and uses technology to lower costs and simplify the process of studying abroad and finding work. The product works by connecting students with educational programs, employers who hire graduates, and financial institutions that offer tailored funding options, creating a funded path from education to employment. Passage sets itself apart by concentrating on mobility for immigrants and low-income individuals, offering a full ecosystem of partners and financial tools to reduce barriers and support long-term sustainability. Its goal is to expand global talent opportunities and enable social mobility by making education and career access affordable and scalable.
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