About Orygen

Orygen is Australia’s Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health and the largest translational research organisation dedicated to youth mental health in the world.

For over 30 years, Orygen has led groundbreaking early intervention and developed evidence-based models of care to improve the mental health outcomes of young people aged 12-25.

About the job

The Financial Controller will oversee the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company’s financial records. This role is critical for the financial health and regulatory compliance of the company, requiring strong technical, analytical, leadership skills, and a strategic mindset.

Reporting to Chief Financial Officer you will:

• Financial Management – Oversee finance operations including payroll accounting, revenue recognition, month-end processes, and cash flow management to ensure financial sustainability.
• Auditing & Compliance – Manage financial audits, statutory reporting, regulatory compliance, and internal controls to maintain transparency and accuracy.
• Leadership – Lead, mentor, and develop the financial control accounting team, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement.
• Business Partnering – Provide strategic financial advice, budgeting support, and risk analysis to internal stakeholders, fostering effective collaboration.
• Systems & Process Improvement – Enhance financial policies, reporting systems, and internal controls to drive efficiency and operational excellence.

Skills and experience

The following criteria must be met for consideration for this position:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with CPA/CA accreditation
• Proven experience in financial control, external audits, statutory reporting, cash flow management, GST/FBT submissions, and application of AASB standards in a not-for-profit setting.
• Strong technical skills in ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365), financial statement preparation, advanced Excel, and process improvement to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, engage stakeholders effectively, and provide strategic financial insights.
• Proactive and solutions-focused, with strong decision-making, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate changing funding landscapes while ensuring financial sustainability and compliance.
• Builds strong relationships with stakeholders, translates complex financial data into clear insights, and aligns financial strategies with the organisation’s mission and impact.

Benefits

• $158,000 - $168,000 commensurate with skills and experience + superannuation and $15,900 in NFP salary packaging + $2,600 meals and entertainment card.
• Embrace the freedom of a hybrid work model, combining remote work with on-site collaboration.
• Work in a state-of-the-art facility co-designed with young people to advance youth mental health.
• Support Orygen's mission for youth mental health and contribute to positive social change.
• Thrive in a supportive, inclusive culture that values diversity and promotes well-being.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to make a difference in youth mental health and be part of a collaborative, innovative team, apply now.

For the full position description, please see attached document.

This is a full-time ongoing position.

Applications will close on the closing, unless a suitable candidate is found sooner.

Orygen is committed to providing diverse, equitable and inclusive environments for Staff and anyone connected to Orygen. We strive to continue building a culturally safe workplace where our values underpin the way we work and our commitment to First Nations people of Australia, young people and their families, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ people and CALD communities. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people.

Orygen is a child-safe organisation and is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and well-being of all young people and embedding safeguarding practices into all our programs and services. All employment appointments are subject to holding a valid working with children check and successful police check.