Financial Controller

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

Our vision is New Futures for Young People. We support young people and their children who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness, to secure and maintain housing,address physical and mental health challenges, establish successful relationships and support networks, and access pathways to education and employment. Find out more at Brisbane Youth Service.

Are you an experienced CPA or CA with a desire to contribute to a thriving not for profit organisation?

The Financial Controller is responsible for the effective day-to-day management of Brisbane Youth Service’s financial operations, systems, controls and reporting. The position leads the finance team, coordinates budgeting and financial compliance, and provides accurate and timely financial advice and analysis to support sound operational and organisational decision-making.

You’ll be a great candidate for this role if you:

• Are CPA or CA qualified with experience in the not-for-profit sector.
• Have experience managing grant acquittals and overseeing budgeting processes.
• Can demonstrate strong working knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, tax, and company legislation.
• Have experience managing payroll and a strong understanding of Award interpretation, particularly for the SCHADS Award.
• Demonstrate advanced technology skills using accounting software (Xero preferred) and MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Can lead, manage, and develop our fantastic finance team.
• Demonstrate strong operational risk management skills, analysis, and mitigation implementation.
• Can demonstrate the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Possess highly developed communication skills, with experience preparing executive and Board reports.

Given the work that we do there will be a few non-negotiables. You’ll need to be able to have, or obtain prior to commencement:

• Working with Children Suitability Card [Blue Card].
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).
• Evidence of vaccination, immunity, or medical exemption for the following preventable diseases - Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella [Chicken Pox]; Pertussis [Whooping Cough].

Our people enjoy benefits including salary packaging, flexible working arrangements, and additional annual leave per year (depending on your role).

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. So, even if you don’t think you quite meet all of the skills listed or tick all the boxes, we’d still love to hear from you!

Applications for this position close at 8:30am on Monday 30 November 2026.