Financial Controller - Regional Housing - Bundaberg

THE CLIENT

Regional Housing is a not-for-profit company managing crisis, transitional and long-term social housing as well as a range of complementary support programs across regional Queensland.  Their vision of ‘every person has a home’ is at the core of everything they do. They are passionate about helping the most disadvantaged in our community. With an enviable and positive team culture, strong systems and supports, and a professional approach to all aspects of business, Regional Housing has earned a reputation as an employer of choice.

At Regional Housing we recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disabilities. 

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Financial Controller is a key driver in supporting Regional Housing to achieve its strategic and growth objectives, strengthening fiscal management and providing performance reporting. Managing change in a dynamic environment and developing strong working relationships with the Management Team to improve financial intelligence, ensure accountability, accurately inform decision making and enable greater operational efficiencies.

This is a full-time role (76 hours per fortnight) based in Bundaberg. 

 Your primary duties will include:

• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and tax reporting requirements.
• Prepare financial reporting and financial acquittals by due dates.
• Oversee the operation of the Finance team ensuring that service requests, treasury function, financial records and journals for month end, accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset management and other financial and administrative documentation are actioned and reconciled by due dates.
• Coordinate the maintenance of the fixed asset register, including assets purchased with government funds, assuring all are in accordance with legislation and regulations.
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement streamlined financial reporting process and procedures in order to improve data quality and efficiency.
• Drive the transactional services function forward, including improving the vendor invoice processing and billing process.
• Leading a team of 4 direct reports, providing ongoing training, coaching and future career development.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated experience in financial reporting and analysis and a proven ability to produce financial reports and funding proposals.
• Demonstrated experience in building a high performing team. 
• A working knowledge of the statutory requirements of the sector including relevant Acts of Parliament and other guidelines and standards and thorough knowledge of contemporary financial management practice and the requirements of public funding. 
• Experience of developing & embedding control frameworks.
• Experience of managing a transactional services function.
• Demonstrated experience in continuous process improvement initiatives, i.e., looking for ways to deliver efficiencies by challenging current processes, systems and outputs.
• Experience in the implementation of a new ERP system. 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND EMPLOYMENT CHECKS

• A tertiary qualification in Business Accountancy/Finance/Commerce or a related field. 
• Current membership with an accredited professional body, such as CPA Australia (Certified Practising Accountants) or the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and New Zealand. 
• Minimum 5 year’s experience in a senior financial management position, with at least 10 years of practical financial experience
• Current Queensland Drivers Licence (C Class).
• Successful pass achieved on Queensland’s Working with Children Check - Positive Notice Blue Card issued by Blue Card Services.
• Clearance achieved on NDIS Worker Screening Check (or state equivalent)

HOW TO APPLY:

All applications are held in the strictest confidence and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you have the above skills, please apply now and attach your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience.

All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a minimum qualification requirement (MQR) detailing your suitability and demonstrated experience to the key selection criteria for this role.

For further information or  full Position Description, please contact Michalle Faulkner at EastCoast HR Group Ph: 5443 6022 or email *********@eastcoasthr.com.au