Financial Controller | Not For Profit

Job Description

Work for a not-for-profit organisation with a positive societal impact, managing the financial reporting, operations, strategic planning, and audits.MARS are proudly partnering with a leading not-for-profit organisation with a positive societal impact. They're looking to hire a seasoned accounting professional to join their team, to lead the financial operations, enhance financial reporting, and drive financial strategy and long-term sustainability. This person will be responsible for direct management of two managers and indirectly managing the teams underneath them.Key Responsibilities: Prepare and present financial statements, delivering timely and accurate financial reports for internal management and external stakeholders. Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including balance sheet reconciliations, financial adjustments, and preparation for external audits. Proactively monitor cash flow, conducting robust forecasting and ensuring financial sustainability. Support financial risk management, developing controls, long-term financial plans, and scenario models to align with strategic objectives. Oversee all financial operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Grant Management, and Donations. Ensure compliance with tax obligations, including Activity Statements, FBT, and Legal Trust Account reporting, while leading annual trust account audits. Oversee grant contracts and organisational agreements, ensuring adherence to Accounting Standards and funding requirements. Evaluate and enhance financial systems and processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements and best practices. Lead and mentor a finance team, providing guidance and professional development while fostering a high-performance culture. About You: CA/CPA qualified with 7+ years' experience with strong financial controllership and risk management skills. Strong leadership of finance teams, with experience in line and performance management. Proven leadership in internal and external audits. In-depth knowledge of accounting standards, legislation, and agreements, including AASB 15, AASB 1058, and AASB 16. Experience in business analysis and long-term financial planning. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Proactive, self-motivated, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong problem-solving, judgement, and decision-making skills. To Note: Only CA/CPA qualified candidates with experience in people management will be considered. Previous experience working within not-for-profits is highly regarded. They operate a very flexible work from home setup of 1 day/week in their CBD office. Must have full working rights in Australia. If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply to the role directly. Alternatively, you can send your CV over to Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr