Financial Controller

Seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead our finance function and safeguard the financial health of an organisation equipping the next generation to follow Jesus. You'll bring technical rigour and sound stewardship to a multi-division not-for-profit spanning Special Religious Education, outdoor education conference centres, Christian publishing and Youthworks College

About the role

Reporting to the CFO, you'll take ownership of financial reporting, reconciliations, compliance and governance across all Youthworks divisions - providing the financial insight that lets ministry leaders focus on gospel work. You'll lead and develop the finance team while building strong relationships with divisional leaders and auditors.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and coordinate the external audit

• Own the reconciliation framework across all balance sheet, bank and revenue accounts

• Ensure compliance with ACNC, Corporations Act, GST, PAYG, FBT and payroll tax obligations

• Partner with the fundraising team on donation compliance, receipting and reporting

• Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis across divisions

• Oversee payroll, treasury, cash flow and the organisation's investment portfolio

• Maintain the fixed asset register and oversee vendor and expense management

• Lead, develop and support a high-performing finance team

You will need to demonstrate

• CPA or CA ANZ qualified, with a relevant degree
• 7+ years in accounting/financial management, including 3+ years at Financial Controller, CFO or equivalent senior level
• Not-for-profit, charity, church, education or community sector experience highly regarded
• Strong Australian tax compliance knowledge (GST, PAYG, FBT, payroll tax, DGR)
• Experience managing a multi-entity or multi-division finance function
• A personal commitment to, or respectful understanding of, the Christian faith and Youthworks' mission

How to apply

Submit in writing a cover letter and resume via the 'Apply to this Job' button below.

Your application should address all selection criteria listed in the position description and include current qualifications, relevant professional experience and Christian ministry involvement. Please include a past employer.

Anglican Youthworks is committed to the Working with Children Checks; persons who are ineligible may not apply. A valid Working with Children Check number for paid employment must be obtained and verified prior to an offer of employment being made.

For general enquiries please email humanresources@youthworks.net. Please note that no applications will be accepted via this email address.

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

If your skills are a fit, you will be contacted by a member of our recruitment/HR team.

To note applications cannot be processed until a completed application form is submitted.