• Full-time permanent position 
  
• Work within a supportive, multi-disciplinary team
  
• Richmond Head Office, with flexible work practices available

WHO ARE WE?

The Lighthouse Foundation provides homes and therapeutic care programs to children and young people impacted by long-term neglect, abuse, and homelessness.

Our focus is to create caring communities where kids can feel safe, form meaningful relationships, and begin to heal from traumatic experiences. For the past 30 years, our proven Model of Care has successfully transformed the lives of over 1,000 young people using a range of evidence-based strategies. We now educate and support Foster Carers in the same way so that they too can take care of some of Australia’s most vulnerable children.

HOW WILL I HELP?

Lighthouse is seeking a Director of Finance to join our passionate and innovative team and will be responsible for the organisation’s long-term financial health and growth. As Director of Finance, you will report to the CEO and be an integral part of the Executive Team, where you will use your exception financial and analytic skills to manage budgets, and forecast future needs that improve the performance and increase financial efficiency of the organisation.

You will be leading the Finance Team and be responsible for the financial management and reporting of the organisation, overseeing financial processes including accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, forecasting, and monthly and statutory reporting.

Together with the CEO, you will report on and present financial results and analysis to the Finance Sub Committee and Board to track results against KPIs and support strategic, operational and commercial decision-making.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

Working for the Lighthouse Foundation means working for an organisation that cares about the community. As Director of Finance, you will help support the organisation as it works to ensure continued success, growing its services and reach within the community. Your contribution will impact those within the Lighthouse Foundation and the countless others who use our services.

Professionally, you will have complete oversight of the Finance function, setting long term strategies and goals alongside senior executives, all of whom are industry experts.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL?

First and foremost, interpersonal skills are a must, with a level of maturity and understanding needed when working with those who use our services.

From a professional standpoint, you will require:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA or CA.
• Criminal Records check.
• Current Working with Children check.

Critical skills should include:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge and understanding of the NFP sector, including knowledge of DGR status requirements.
• Demonstrated experience, skills and competencies in general ledger systems.
• Solid knowledge of financial reporting, analysis and forecasting with the ability to present results to an audience.
• Sound decision-making skills based on accurate and timely analyses.
• Exceptional time management and ability to solve problems, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage finance staff, and collaborate with senior management to plan and achieve the organisation’s financial goals.
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
• Advances computer software skills, including Excel and financial reporting software.
• Knowledge of payroll processes and experience in approval of payroll transactions.

Desirable experience and skills:

• Previous exposure to the application and operation of Modern Awards.
• Previous experience in the evaluation of and implementation of general ledger accounting systems

APPLICATION PROCESS

We welcome your application and ask that you please review the attached position description, provide your Resume and Cover letter, broadly addressing the key selection criteria highlighted.

To submit your application, click Apply Now.

Lighthouse celebrates diversity and affirm the right of access, equity, and equality for every young person, staff member and volunteer in the Lighthouse Community. Our organisation is inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We also practice from a position of cultural safety and awareness, across diverse languages, religions, and cultures. we respect, respond and continue to learn about the unique needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.

Lighthouse Foundation is a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to a thoughtful and protective environment that supports our babies, children and young people to feel safe and respected, and to build their capacity to feel deeply cared for and important to other human beings.

This position is considered authorised work and subject to mandatory Covid-19 vaccination and safety requirements. You will be asked about your vaccination or exemption status and any accompanying evidence should your application proceed.

Please find attached the position description.