Who We Are

AiR Institute carries a vision to make the world a happier place to live: one world, one smile, one community at a time. Rooted in the pillars of Awareness, Inspiration and Realization, AiR Institute sees a living philosophy as an ambassador of joy, peace and unity.

Through mindfulness practices, storytelling, music, global campaigns and collaborations with like-minded organizations, AiR Institute is building a movement that transcends borders and touches hearts.

Join us in this journey. Embrace life. Live joyfully. Share freely. Together, we can make the world a happier place to live.

Role Purpose

The Director – Operations & Finance will provide strategic and operational leadership across the organisation, ensuring financial sustainability, operational excellence, effective resource utilisation and strong administrative systems.

The role will oversee financial planning, budgeting, accounting, compliance, operational management, infrastructure, procurement and organisational processes across all verticals, including AiR Institute of Realisation, Humanitarian Homes, Shivoham Shiva Temple, online store and other organisational initiatives.

The position requires a solid leader who can bring financial discipline, operational efficiency, accountability and scalability while ensuring that the organisation’s resources and activities remain aligned with its vision and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting and resource allocation across all organisational verticals.
- Oversee finance, accounts, cash flow, revenue, expenditure and financial reporting.
- Ensure financial discipline, cost optimisation and effective utilisation of resources.
- Supervise audits, taxation, statutory compliance and financial controls.
- Lead day-to-day operations, administration and infrastructure management across the organisation.
- Develop and implement operational policies, SOPs,



systems and workflows.
- Oversee procurement, inventory, facilities, maintenance and vendor management.
- Work closely with the Chairman / Founder and senior leadership on strategic and operational planning.
- Monitor departmental performance, identify operational gaps and drive timely execution.
- Lead finance, accounts, administration and operations teams.
- Identify financial and operational risks and implement appropriate controls.
- Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders, including auditors, banks, consultants and vendors.
- Drive technology adoption, automation and process improvements.

Key Skills & Experience:

- 12–15 years of professional experience in Finance, Operations and Administration, with substantial leadership experience.
- Strong expertise in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, accounting, cash flow management and financial planning.
- Proven experience in managing the financial operations of trusts, societies, charitable institutions, NGOs or non-profit organisations.
- Strong understanding of trust and society accounting, statutory compliance, taxation, audits, regulatory requirements and financial governance.
- Experience in managing multiple entities, projects, funding sources, grants and restricted funds.
- Demonstrated ability to establish financial controls, manage budgets and ensure transparency and accountability in financial operations.
- Experience in managing administrative functions, procurement, infrastructure and organisational operations.

Good to Have:

Experience in spiritual, educational, charitable or purpose-driven organisations.

Exposure to trusts, societies, non-profits or multi-vertical organisations.

Mandatory experience in fundraising, CSR, grants and donor fund management.

Mandatory experience in organisational scaling, financial restructuring and process automation.

Pay: ₹922,000.00 - ₹2,400,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Operations Director (Bengaluru)
🏢 Air Institute of Realization
📍 Bengaluru