• Position Number: 22/24
• Job Type: Permanent, Full time
• Location: Port Kembla – ECTARC Head Office
• Salary: Base Salary: 150K – 160K based on exp + Super (legislative requirements + 0.5%) + benefits

The Organisation

ECTARC is a not-for-profit organisation, that provides education and care services in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven, as well as an award-winning Registered Training Organisation providing early childhood training and professional development across Australia. We are committed to enriching the futures of children, their families, and the communities we serve.

About the Role

ECTARC is seeking an experienced General Manager – Finance to play a strategic role in the financial management and leadership of our organisation.

This is a hands-on role and will require someone who can work collaboratively with key stakeholders to ensure that ECTARC continues to be financially sustainable. You will lead the day-to-day operations of the finance team and provide end to end finance services including financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and reporting, overseeing the financial operations.

This role will be reporting to the CEO and will be part of the leadership team. You will manage a team of 4 staff including accounts payable, receivable and Payroll.

Responsibilities of the position:

• Manage overall financial operations.
• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Finance team.
• Manage month end process including balance sheet reconciliations and oversee the Payroll functions.
• Lead the financial planning, annual budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Identify, report and manage financial risks and opportunities. Provide compelling analyses, delivering actionable insights and recommendations.
• Develop financial modelling around capital investment to support growth.
• Provide high-quality, reliable, and trusted financial management and accounting advice.
• Develop and implement financial policies and effective financial controls.
• Monitor and identify opportunities to enhance business system capabilities to support finance, payroll, compliance, and reporting functions.
• Ensure that all legal and compliance reporting to the relevant funding bodies, including annual audits, occurs in a timely manner.

Qualifications Required

• Relevant tertiary accounting qualifications (CPA or CA).
• Strong leadership experience, able to mentor, develop and motivate a team.
• Extensive experience in financial management and control processes.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience providing actionable operational advice and delivering financial services.

Benefits

You will be rewarded with a competitive base salary of $150,000 to $160,000 dependent on your experience. You will enjoy an exciting and supportive environment and a team of hardworking, ambitious, like-minded individuals working beside you.

We also offer:

• 50% discount on childcare fees for staff’s children enrolled in our services.
• Paid parental leave – 6 weeks top up.
• Annual ECTARC leave day and 2 weeks end of year closure period.
• Wellness program including access to our EAP for you and your family.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Superannuation based on legislative requirements + 0.5%

Next Steps

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If you have any specific questions, please call (02) 4223 1104 or email [email protected] using the subject line: General Manager - Finance - Port Kembla enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo employment screening and probity checks.

ECTARC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from and Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background to apply for this position.