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Chief Financial Officer

Mangrove Housing

ORGANISATIONAL OVERVIEW

Mangrove Housing is a client focused, dynamic and innovative community housing organisation which manages over 600 properties in the south east corner of Queensland, to support disadvantaged, vulnerable or low-income members of our community.

Mangrove Housing has two fully-owned for-profit subsidiary companies, Mangrove Maintenance & Cleaning and Mangrove Realty, plus a charity and fundraising project called The Forgotten Women. 

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is an integral member of the executive team for Mangrove Housing and its subsidiaries. They work closely with the CEO, Board and sub-committees to deliver business strategy and ensure strong financial governance. This is a hands-on role which manages and oversees finance, governance, payroll and facilities management. 

Mangrove Housing and its subsidiaries employ around 40 staff members with a turnover of over $8M per annum. We are offering an exceptional career opportunity in a talented, challenging and diverse environment. We are strongly committed to our organisational values and excellent service delivery, and offer a wide array of benefits including generous salary packaging benefits, a range of leave entitlements, study and training support, and an employee assistance program.  

POSITION OVERVIEW

The CFO is responsible for the financial management of Mangrove Housing and its subsidiary companies. The role is central to providing strategic leadership for the organisation, corporate and financial governance. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the CFO assists in developing and implementing strategies which position all Mangrove companies for growth and stability aligned with the future direction of the strategic plan. 

The role works with, and develops relationships with, key internal and external stakeholders including Government, ensuring that Mangrove Housing and its subsidiaries meet all financial, legal, governance and legislative requirements.

The position reports to the CEO and has accountabilities to the Finance Committee.  Direct reports include the Finance Team and the Office Manager (facilities management). The CFO is a member of the Finance Committee and the Business Development Committee. 

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

  • The financial management and operations of Mangrove Housing and its subsidiary companies. This includes budgeting, planning and modelling, audits, cash flow, debt and insurance; and ensuring all statutory and corporate governance procedures are adhered to.
  • Providing reliable, accurate and authoritative advice to the CEO, Board, sub-committees and executive team.  This includes providing accurate and timely financial reports to a range of stakeholders.
  • Implementing robust financial and corporate management systems to increase organisational efficiency, accountability, transparency and decision-making.
  • Developing business and operational plans related to finance, governance and facilities management, to drive the delivery of the strategic plan.
  • Overseeing facilities management including contracts, leases, equipment and purchasing 
  • Maximising financial strength through effective cash flow management and appropriate investment strategies.
  • Developing and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships with funders, suppliers and partner organisations.
  • Implement Risk Management Plans in Finance area, particularly fraud prevention strategies
  • Financial and governance policy and procedure creation and implementation. 
  • Overseeing all aspects of Mangrove Housing and its subsidiary companies’ finances including:
    • Asset management 
    • Insurance management
    • Budgeting, planning, forecasting and modelling
    • Reconciliation 
    • Invoicing
    • Accounts payable and receivable 
    • Tax 

SELECTION CRITERIA

To be considered for this role you must demonstrate the following.  It is essential to address each of these selection criteria in your application:

  • SC1. Relevant tertiary qualifications with strong senior leadership experience and CPA/CA accreditation.
  • SC2. Senior level financial management expertise, including taxation, compliance, asset management, insurance, reporting and legal issues in a complex organisation with significant income, contract management and reporting requirements.
  • SC3. Able to operate strategically with an ability to problem solve, understand and find solutions for challenges at the operational and strategic levels.
  • SC4. Demonstrated ability to build relationships and strategic partnerships with a variety of stakeholders including government and non-government agencies and organisations.
  • SC5. Excellent interpersonal communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work strategically and operationally in all areas of responsibility.
  • SC6. Proven high level of people and team management skills 
  • SC7. Advanced computer software skills, including Excel and financial reporting software including MYOB. 

Desirable but not essential:

  • Experience within a not-for-profit / charitable organisation
  • Experience and/or an understanding of the community housing sector in Queensland
  • Knowledge of Real Estate operation including trust accounting 

REMUNERATION

Salary package including wages, superannuation and generous salary sacrificing options to be negotiated dependent on candidate skills, experience and qualifications.  

ENQUIRY PROCESS

Please email [email protected], using the subject line: Chief Financial Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs, if you would like to obtain the full position description.

Please contact Mangrove Housing’s CEO Teresa Reed on 0481 056 018 if you would like to discuss the role or have any enquiries.

Mangrove Housing is an equal opportunity employer.

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