Finance Controller — Not-for-Profit (CPA/CA)

Brisbane Youth Service; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

Additional annual leave

Job summary

Brisbane Youth Service is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to manage day-to-day financial operations, systems, controls and reporting for the not-for-profit. You will lead the finance team, coordinate budgeting and compliance, and provide timely financial advice to support decisions.

The ideal candidate is CPA/CA qualified with not-for-profit sector experience, grants management, payroll, and strong knowledge of Australian accounting standards, tax, and legislation.

Qualifications

• CPA or CA qualification required for senior financial leadership in not-for-profit sectors.
• Experience in grant acquittals and budgeting processes.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, tax, and company legislation.
• Experience in payroll management and SCHADS Award understanding.
• Advanced accounting software experience, preferably Xero.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel.
• Ability to lead, develop and manage a finance team.
• Strong risk management, analysis and mitigation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder relationships and executive reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, systems, controls and reporting for the organisation.
• Lead the finance team and coordinate budgeting, financial compliance and reporting.
• Provide accurate and timely financial advice and analysis to support decisions.
• Prepare executive and Board reports and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Not-for-profit accounting

Grant budgeting

Australian accounting standards

Payroll management

SCHADS Award

Xero

Excel

Stakeholder management

Executive reporting

Education

CPA or CA designation

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Brisbane Youth Service is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to manage day-to-day financial operations, systems, controls and reporting for the not-for-profit. You will lead the finance team, coordinate budgeting and compliance, and provide timely financial advice to support decisions.

The ideal candidate is CPA/CA qualified with not-for-profit sector experience, grants management, payroll, and strong knowledge of Australian accounting standards, tax, and legislation.