Senior School Finance Leader & Strategic Advisor

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Ongoing Professional Development

Discounted school fees for employees

Salary packaging available

Corporate discounts with Medibank

On-site gym and pool access

Annual Flu-vaccinations

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ipswich Girls' Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School is seeking an experienced Accountant to lead day-to-day financial operations, budgeting, and long-term financial modelling. You will partner with the CFO, Principal and executive team to shape financial strategy and governance.

You will manage a Finance team, oversee statutory reporting and audits, and drive improvements to financial systems and controls across the school.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in accounting or commerce.
• CPA or CA qualification.
• Experience leading a finance team.
• Experience in financial reporting and audit.
• Knowledge of accounting standards and taxation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school's financial operations, reporting and budgeting.
• Provide strategic financial advice to CFO, Principal and Board.
• Oversee statutory reporting, taxation and audits.
• Lead asset management and lifecycle planning.
• Mentor and develop the finance team.
• Drive improvements to systems and reporting.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or commerce

CPA or CA qualification

Job description

Ipswich Girls' Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School is seeking an experienced Accountant to lead day-to-day financial operations, budgeting, and long-term financial modelling. You will partner with the CFO, Principal and executive team to shape financial strategy and governance.

You will manage a Finance team, oversee statutory reporting and audits, and drive improvements to financial systems and controls across the school.