• Attractive Remuneration, access to NFP Salary Packaging, hybrid working
• Established Not-For-Profit organisation, with 99 years of trusted expertise
• Winner of the XREF Engage 2023 Best Workplace Awards for 2 surveys in a row

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This is a pivotal hands-on role involved in driving financial excellence and requires a proactive mindset with operational expertise and an appetite for change and improvement.

Your responsibilities will span across various areas, including ensuring compliance on all financial controls, quarterly and monthly reporting, tax compliance, strategic planning, forecasting and budget preparation.

We are seeking a strong confident professional who is an empowering leader and collaborator who can lead the Finance function with confidence while fostering strong business partnerships across the organisation.
Reporting to the Head of Corporate Services and working with various key stakeholders like the CEO and senior management, you will be providing insights and guidance to support critical business decisions, facilitate change and strengthen financial processes.

The role demands an experienced professional who is able to navigate the complexities that come with financial management of multiple Government funded contracts, management of payroll covering a breadth of services covered under the SCHADS Award, and having the soft skills to business partner with leaders across the organisation and empower your team to be their best.

We value our employees; people with a passion for building and maintaining respectful and healthy relationships.

ABOUT YOU:

You will be a trusted advisor and contributor who is self-motivated with a strategic mindset who has excellent financial, analytical and stakeholder management skills. In this people focused hands-on role, you will have excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior management. You have intermediate to advanced technical and software skills.

You will have experience in, and working knowledge of payroll, budget preparation and execution, tendering processes and preparation of financial reporting, along with strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Key duties include:

• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of all financial reporting, including statutory accounts and management reports.
• Manage the organisation’s statutory taxation obligations, including GST, BAS, PAYG, FBT and Workers Compensation Returns with responsibility for preparation and lodgement.
• Preparation of board reporting packs, grant funding reconciliations and acquittal submissions and the annual budget, including any periodic budget reviews.
• In conjunction with the Head of Corporate Services, collaborate, design, implement and review finance systems, and procedures to ensure continuous improvement and contemporary relevant practices.
• Manage the organisation’s cash flows within available facilities and providing appropriate recommendations to the Head of Corporate Services.
• Lead, train and manage a team of Finance/Accounting staff including; Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and the Resourcing and Purchasing Officer.
• Analyse revenue, profit margins, and expenses to inform cost management strategies.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, contributing to the organisation’s strategic objectives.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, with CA or CPA certification
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Accounting roles, with exposure to payroll. Experience working in organisations of similar size, scope and complexity
• Experience in Not-for-profit sector, or experience working within a community-based organisation (highly desirable)
• Experience with Financial Accounting Software, Payroll Systems and Client Management Systems (ideally Microsoft Business Central, Access Micropay, Xero and Microsoft Dynamics)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, with a collaborative approach.
• Proven leadership skills to manage and develop a team.
• Ability to facilitate financial strategies to propel efficiency and profitability.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, attention to detail and passion for continuous improvement.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

ABOUT US:

Interrelate is a not-for-profit provider of relationship and family support services. Our vision is to empower people to thrive in the most vital part of their lives – their relationships. We are committed to responding to the vulnerabilities of families and children in their communities and empowering them to build strong and respectful relationships.

We deliver services spread across 30+ physical locations (plus online) to more than 160,000 clients and we’re backed by qualified staff and 99 years of trusted expertise in sensitive relationship matters.

We are thrilled to be recognised as a winner of XREF Engage 2023 Best Workplace Awards for 2 surveys in a row. This prestigious award recognises the best workplaces that have excellent management practices and a highly engaged workforce. At Interrelate, we care about each other, focus on strengths, recognise achievements, celebrate significant events, encourage continuous learning and most importantly, enjoy our work despite the seriousness of what we do.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• We offer the following competitive employment conditions:
• Salary Sacrificing and Packaging Options (superannuation, loans, credit cards, school fees)
• Additional days of paid leave on top of standard leave entitlements, including birthday leave
• Access to Scholarship Programs & Study Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Awards & Appreciation Programs

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in applying for this role, please click on the Apply Now button to submit your application.

Please ensure you upload a covering letter addressing the Selection Criteria as outlined in the Job Description.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please email [email protected], using the subject line: Financial Controller enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

Interrelate aspires to continue to be a leader in our community, an organisation known for working respectfully with clients from all different and diverse backgrounds.

We encourage applications from people of diverse: gender identity, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, language, socio-economic circumstances, life circumstances, beliefs, or any forms of perceived disadvantage.

If you will have special requirements or would like to talk to us before submitting an application, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] and we will organise for you to chat with an appropriate staff member to explain how we can help you.

All Interrelate positions require the satisfactory completion of relevant Police and Working with Children Checks. Interrelate services are funded by the Australian Government.