Financial Controller

Join a growing multi-entity NFP with lots of WFH

Your new company

You'll be joining a multi-entity charity based in Sydney, that provides a number of different NDIS, Aged Care and Home Care services. They are part way through an exciting period of growth as the organisation has a number of entities, and there are future plans to further acquire several new businesses under the group. This role will sit within a non-profit entity and will play a pivotal role in growing the finance team and implementing new processes and systems.


Your new role

You'll be joining the organisation at a busy and challenging time, where new opportunities are springing up all over the place. The Financial Controller role is newly created and will be building a team to support the organisations' substantial acquisitions and mergers. You will be managing a team and be hands-on with ACNC reporting, audit and financial management. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be given the chance to shape process improvement and really leave your mark on the direction of the finance team. Your main responsibilities will be:
  • Own the full month end process and deliver accurate management reporting.
  • Prepare consolidated group accounts and board ready financial commentary
  • Lead statutory reporting, year-end financials, and external audits
  • Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and GL integrity
  • Oversee cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and reforecasting
  • Improve finance systems, processes, and controls
  • Lead and mentor a blended onshore/offshore finance team

What you'll need to succeed

  • CA/CPA qualified with 8+ years’ experience, including 3+ years in a Financial Controller or similar leadership role within the NFP sector.

  • Strong audit background (public practice or managing external audits)

  • Proven experience across month end, management reporting, board reporting, and year-end audit in a multi-entity environment

  • Familiarity with ACNC reporting and charity compliance

  • Experience in NDIS and/or OOHC, including funding models and acquittals

  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop onshore/offshore finance teams

  • High attention to detail with a hands-on approach

  • Strong written communication, including board-ready commentary

  • WWCC (or willingness to obtain)

  • Full Australian working rights (no sponsorship)

  • Currently based in NSW


What you'll get in return

  • This role will start ASAP and is a temporary to permanent opportunity.

  • You will be working remotely from any NSW location.

  • You will be paid as a casual employee at a rate that is competitive and equivalent to an annual salary of $160-180k + super.

  • Support from a highly experienced leadership team

  • Join a growing organisation and help shape the future direction of finance

  • Opportunity to build your own team and improve systems and processes

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Please quote Job ID 2997515 in any communication regarding this position.
For more information, or a confidential discussion about finance jobs in the NFP/Charity sector, contact Lizzie Wragg on 0280626145 or Lizzie.wragg@hays.com.au


LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Charities & Not For Profit
Location
NSW - Sydney CBD
Specialism
Senior Finance
Ref:
2997515

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Lizzie Wragg, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Sydney Public Sector
Level 14, The Chifley Tower, 2 Chifley Square

Telephone: 0280626145

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