• Full time position based in Melbourne CBD
• 10-month parental leave replacement contract
• Hybrid work arrangements – WFH & Melbourne CBD office

Your new role

As Financial Controller, you provide leadership to the financial accounting team and will oversee the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.

You will be responsible for statutory reporting obligations, taxation, and compliance requirements’ financial reporting, controls, and audit; treasury and certain finance systems. You will also work closely with the Head of Finance to ensure the CFO remains adequately briefed on organisational financial risk.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to a base salary + super, you can access the following.

• An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave
• Ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits which can be used for living expenses such as rent, groceries, bills, clothing, and much more
• Our people are central – access leadership development
• 10% discount for eligible employees on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning Service
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops

Your skills and experience

You will bring with you:

• A Bachelor degree in Commerce, Accounting, Business or equivalent
• Membership with Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia (ICAA), CPA Australia or equivalent
• Current knowledge of relevant accounting standards
• Previous experience leading monthly financial month end close, statutory reporting and cash flow management
• Demonstrated experience working with an array of systems to support financial processes including automation tools
• Previous experience in the not for profit sector is preferred, but not essential

View the position description here.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your interest.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, please reach out to Alice Kent-Brown, Head of Finance on (03) 9051 7018 for a chat.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org.

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTQIA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.