• Use your finance and accounting experience to make a meaningful difference
• $94,551.60 + Super
• Full Time
• Flexible, family-friendly workplace with bonus leave days and work from home options
• Northern suburbs, Wurundjeri Country

THE ROLE

A rare opportunity to join a peak body providing leadership and advocacy in the community-based, education and care sector. An experienced Accountant & Business Support Manager with not for profit experience, you will be working alongside the Executive Director, Board and organisational teams to lead the management and ongoing maintenance of financial operations, as well as leading the business support activities including people and culture across the organisation. Leading a small, dedicated team, you will have a hands-on approach where no task is too big or too small while also having the scope to exercise a high level of delegated responsibility.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Management and collaborative leadership of all financial matters, including creditors and debtors, accountability reporting, preparation of budgets and forecasts
• Coordination of payroll matters including superannuation and staff queries
• Other financial management activities such as coordinating and administering insurances, assets and annual audit
• Financial management and coordination of projects
• Collaborative leadership of business support functions including People and Culture, information technology and facilities, vendor and contractor management, organisational policy management and administrative support
• Support the preparation of tenders and offers with budgeting and financial guidance
• Exercise initiative and judgement in leadership and administration of the Business Support Team.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• High level financial management skills and experience in the not for profit sector
• Strong leadership and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• High level organisational and time management skills, with ability to prioritise work across a range of areas
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to and collaboratively plan for and implement change
• Demonstrated ability to show initiative and a high level of attention to detail while completing tasks within designated timeframes
• Ability to work independently and as a successful team member
• High level knowledge of all aspects of bookkeeping and financial management including software programs (QuickBooks Online desirable)
• High level knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• High level understanding of the legal and financial requirements of the not-for-profit sector
• Demonstrated understanding of the breadth of business support roles in small not for profits.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline (e.g. Bachelor Degree in Accounting or other relevant Business degree)
• CPA or eligibility for membership
• Previous experience (3 years +) in a similar position preferably within not-for-profit sector

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Opportunity to accelerate your career and make a difference at a peak body for education and care
• Generous employment conditions including bonus leave days and work from home options
• Creative, collaborative and friendly team culture
• Amazing workplace – The Voice Project has awarded Community Child Care Association a Best Workplace award for 2021!

ABOUT US

Established in 1971, Community Child Care Association (CCC) is the voice of community-based education and care services in Victoria. Building a strong and responsive sector is at the heart of what we do. We’re active right across the state, providing leadership and advocacy, working with governments, and supporting education and care services.

Community Child Care Association is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment that values and celebrates the diversity of its people. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our roles.

For queries about this position, please contact Chiarina Holmes on 03 9486 3455.

There is no application closing date for this role, we are keen to proceed with recruitment as soon as possible and interviews may be conducted as applications are received.