In-House Financial Controller – Not-for-Profit NZ

TalentNow!; Auckland; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentNow! in Auckland is seeking an experienced finance leader to bring the organisation's finance function in-house. You will move month-end close, annual accounts and audit prep from an external CA firm and implement the policies and controls you deem fit.

You’ll own the year-end financial statements and be the main contact for the auditor. A big part of the role is ensuring funded programmes are accurately reflected, with acquittals and funder reports completed.

Qualifications

• Current CA membership and a degree in accounting or finance.
• Solid FC or senior finance experience, including preparing annual accounts and managing an audit.
• Experience with funded programmes or not-for-profit/public sector (PBE) reporting - a real plus.
• The ability to explain the numbers in plain language to people who aren't finance-minded.
• A genuine connection to community and what this organisation exists to do.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close, annual accounts and audit preparation.
• Plan phased move to in-house finance and implement policies and controls.
• Ensure funding agreements are reflected in accounting, with acquittals and funder reports.
• Partner with programme teams to cost funding proposals, manage budgets and forecasts.
• Provide rolling forecasts and scenario analysis to CEO and Board.
• Lead the team of Senior Accountant, coaching and development.

Skills

Senior finance experience

Funded programmes reporting

Plain language communication

Community focus

Education

CA membership

Degree in accounting or finance

Job description

TalentNow! in Auckland is seeking an experienced finance leader to bring the organisation's finance function in-house. You will move month-end close, annual accounts and audit prep from an external CA firm and implement the policies and controls you deem fit.

You’ll own the year-end financial statements and be the main contact for the auditor. A big part of the role is ensuring funded programmes are accurately reflected, with acquittals and funder reports completed.