Corporate Office
23 June
Written By Human Resources
Division/Branch: Youthworks, Finance
Location: Clarence Street, Sydney, NSW
Job Type: Permanent, Fulltime or Part-time
Closing Date: As soon as the position is filled
Anglican Youthworks is 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.
Your responsibilities
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
