Interim Financial Controller — Not-for-Profit Leadership & Reporting

people2people; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

People2People's client, a well-regarded not-for-profit organisation in South East Queensland, seeks an Interim Financial Controller to provide hands-on leadership during year-end reporting and budgeting. You will lead a team of five finance professionals and work closely with the CFO to support the finance function during a critical period.

Reporting to the CFO, you will oversee month-end and year-end processes, prepare statutory statements, drive budgeting and forecasting, manage P&L and cash

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified.
• Proven experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Financial Accounting leadership role.
• Strong experience preparing financial statements and managing year-end reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated budgeting, forecasting and financial planning expertise.
• Comfortable operating in a hands-on environment and rolling up your sleeves when required.
• Previous leadership experience with the ability to guide and support finance teams.
• Experience within not-for-profit, community services, healthcare, education or government-funded organisations will be highly regarded.
• Available to commence at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of five finance staff across financial accounting and transactional finance.
• Oversee month-end and year-end financial reporting processes.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Drive the annual budgeting and forecasting process in partnership with operational leaders.
• Manage profit and loss reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and cash flow forecasting.
• Support external auditors and coordinate year-end audit requirements.
• Preparation of Government grant applications.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls and regulatory obligations.
• Provide financial analysis and commercial insights to support executive decision-making.
• Assist with process improvements and strengthen financial reporting frameworks.

Skills

Leadership experience

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

CA or CPA

Not-for-profit experience

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

People2People's client, a well-regarded not-for-profit organisation in South East Queensland, seeks an Interim Financial Controller to provide hands-on leadership during year-end reporting and budgeting. You will lead a team of five finance professionals and work closely with the CFO to support the finance function during a critical period.

Reporting to the CFO, you will oversee month-end and year-end processes, prepare statutory statements, drive budgeting and forecasting, manage P&L and cash