Strategic Financial Controller — Part-Time Canberra

Boresight Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 140,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Boresight is accelerating Australia’s edge in uncrewed aviation. A CA/CPA qualified financial professional is sought for a part-time Financial Controller based at our Fyshwick office, Canberra. You will manage day-to-day finance, budgeting, payroll and reporting with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

You must be an Australian citizen. The role offers flexibility, strong work-life balance, pro-rata salary between $125,000 and $140,000, and potential salary packaging options.

Qualifications

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline with CA/CPA qualifications.
• 3-5+ years’ experience in accounting or finance roles, ideally within SME or ASX listed entity.
• Strong working knowledge of Australian tax compliance and payroll.
• Well-developed analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Provide financial insights, forecasting, and performance reporting to support decision-making.
• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Process journal entries, bank reconciliations, and maintain the general ledger.
• Ensure compliance with Australian tax obligations, including BAS, PAYG, payroll tax, and superannuation.
• Prepare BAS, IAS and FBT lodgements.
• Manage Payroll processing.
• Manage Accounts receivable & payable.
• Provide high-value business advisory solutions.
• Prepare rolling forecasts to support strategic and operational planning.
• Assist in the development of annual budgets and monitor performance against targets.
• Prepare financial reports for monthly management meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Communication

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Boresight is accelerating Australia’s edge in uncrewed aviation. A CA/CPA qualified financial professional is sought for a part-time Financial Controller based at our Fyshwick office, Canberra. You will manage day-to-day finance, budgeting, payroll and reporting with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

You must be an Australian citizen. The role offers flexibility, strong work-life balance, pro-rata salary between $125,000 and $140,000, and potential salary packaging options.