Financial Controller

Method Recruitment Group; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO) is seeking a Financial Controller to lead financial control, governance and operations in a Canberra? Melbourne hybrid setting.

Reporting to the CFO, you will drive statutory reporting, payroll, treasury and corporate services while partnering with executives and the Board to deliver financial integrity and organisational performance. You will bring CPA/CA qualifications, significant financial control experience, and a track record of leading

Qualifications

• Lead financial accounting, payroll operations, treasury, tax, audit, insurance and statutory reporting functions.
• Drive a robust financial control and governance framework across the organisation.
• Partner with the CFO, Executive Team and Board Committees on financial stewardship and strategic decision-making.
• Lead and develop a team of eight through three direct reports.
• Champion continuous improvement across systems, controls, automation and finance processes, including TechnologyOne optimisation and responsible adoption of AI within finance operations.
• Oversee facilities, property and administration functions as part of a broader corporate services remit.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial accounting, payroll operations, treasury, tax, audit, insurance and statutory reporting functions.
• Drive a robust financial control and governance framework across the organisation.
• Partner with the CFO, Executive Team and Board Committees on financial stewardship and strategic decision-making.
• Lead and develop a team of eight through three direct reports.
• Champion continuous improvement across systems, controls, automation and finance processes, including TechnologyOne optimisation and responsible adoption of AI within finance operations.
• Oversee facilities, property and administration functions as part of a broader corporate services remit.

Education

CPA or CA qualification

Tools

TechnologyOne

Job description

Financial Controller | Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO)

Melbourne | Hybrid | Leadership Role reporting to CFO

Method Recruitment Group is proud to be partnering exclusively with Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO) to appoint a Financial Controller during an exciting period of transformation and organisational growth.

This is a rare opportunity to join one of Australia's most respected community services organisations, delivering critical programs that improve lives across mental health, housing, justice, rehabilitation and community support. ACSO's mission is clear: creating opportunities for people to thrive while helping break cycles of disadvantage.

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Financial Controller will play a pivotal leadership role across financial control, governance, compliance, operational finance, payroll, treasury and corporate services. The successful candidate will be both strategic and hands‑on, partnering with executives and the Board while remaining close to the detail that drives financial integrity and organisational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial accounting, payroll operations, treasury, tax, audit, insurance and statutory reporting functions.
• Drive a robust financial control and governance framework across the organisation.
• Partner with the CFO, Executive Team and Board Committees on financial stewardship and strategic decision‑making.
• Lead and develop a team of eight through three direct reports.
• Champion continuous improvement across systems, controls, automation and finance processes, including TechnologyOne optimisation and responsible adoption of AI within finance operations.
• Oversee facilities, property and administration functions as part of a broader corporate services remit.

About You

You are a technically strong Financial Controller or Finance Manager who thrives in complex and purpose‑driven environments. You combine strong governance and reporting capability with the ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders and drive change.

You'll bring:

• CPA or CA qualification.
• Significant experience across financial control, statutory reporting and finance operations.
• Experience leading and developing finance teams through periods of growth and transformation.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, financial reporting and compliance obligations.
• A continuous improvement mindset and a desire to modernise systems, processes and reporting.

Experience within community services, health, not-for-profit, government-funded or human services environments will be highly regarded.

Why Join ACSO?

• Executive leadership visibility and direct CFO partnership.
• Broad remit spanning finance and corporate services.
• Opportunity to create lasting organisational impact.
• Values‑led culture with genuine social purpose.
• Hybrid working environment based in Melbourne CBD.
• Competitive salary and salary packaging benefits.