yourtown is a trusted provider of services for young people, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.

yourtown helps children and young people realise they have the ability to tackle whatever life throws at them. We help them to believe in their unique strengths, tenacity and self-determination. We recognise the courage and determination of children and young people when they reach out to yourtown for support.

Realise your potential at yourtown.

your opportunity

The Financial Controller is responsible for the financial accounting, operations and financial compliance from a statutory accounting perspective. In addition, the role oversees the Art Union reconciliation, Art Union financial support, operational processing, asset management, and statutory taxation reporting and provides innovative financial management practice and process.

This role will include:

• Manage statutory reporting and internal financial reporting.
• Manage organisational financial transactional processing.
• Develop and maintain all financial accounting policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Provide support and advise non-finance staff on finance matters as required.
• Develop strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead and manage a high-performing team through the promotion of a team culture that motivates and inspires professional conduct.

what we are looking for

• CPA, CA, or equivalent registrations.
• Degree qualification in accounting and a minimum of six years relevant accounting experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of current FBT and GST legislation and Accounting Standards.
• Demonstrated experience preparing statutory accounts and monthly management accounts including the explanation of variances to senior management.
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvements of Finance processes and systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and inspire diverse teams of professionals and coaching them to achieve excellence in their service offering.
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills including a demonstrated ability to prepare reports for the public and presentations targeted to a wide audience.
• Highly developed interpersonal, negotiation, facilitation, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, across organisational levels and a variety of sectors.
• Advanced experience and competence in the use of the Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, and capability to learn new systems quickly.

your benefits

When you join yourtown you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation. We are a resilient, resourceful, and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.

Your employment experience will include:

• salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay
• opportunities for internal and external professional development
• free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules
• a genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing
• yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps
• access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family
• access to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations
• an environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer

How to Apply

If you believe in the power of young people and in yourself, join team yourtown and have an amazing impact on the lives of young people, their families, neighbourhoods and the wider community in Australia.

To apply, please click Apply Now to visit our careers page.

Contact: Lily Welch | Talent Acquisition Specialist | [email protected] using the subject line: Financial Controller enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.

yourtown supports vaccination as the best way to keep our people and our communities safe from Covid-19. We require all employees, volunteers, students and contractors to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as a condition of employment.

"In our team we value diversity, inclusivity and people who want to make a difference"