$160K – $170K per year FTE (up to 22 hrs p/w)
The CFO will enhance and oversee robust financial controls, manage risk, and provide high-level financial insights to the CEO and the Board of Directors to support mission-driven decision-making. This is a 'hands‐on' and strategic role, requiring a balance between high-level financial planning and direct involvement in day‐to‐day financial operations and compliance.
The Role:
You will make your mark providing strategic financial leadership through:
developing long-term financial strategies that align with the organisation's mission and strategic plan
providing expert financial advice to CEO and Board regarding funding models, investment strategies, capital requirements and contract compliance
overseeing annual budgeting processes ensuring departmental budgets are realistic and aligned with strategic goals.
financial modelling and scenario planning to prepare the organisation for growth or economic volatility
manage financial tracking and reporting of contract delivery obligations, report issues and corrective actions/adjustments
developing the financial component of tender processes
. overseeing preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual management reports, providing clear analysis of variances and trends
. ensuring accurate, timely and compliant Annual Financial Reports
. managing cash flow forecasting, supervise core accounting functions (e.g. AP/AR, payroll), and ensure operational liquidity and project delivery




managing external audit processes and ensure compliance with Australian Charities and Not‐for‐profits Commission (ACNC), the ATO and Australian Accounting Standards
. driving ongoing improvements in financial systems, internal controls, processes, and software (e.g., Xero, or specialised ERPs)
enhancing financial literacy across the organisation.
About you:
To succeed in the role, you will bring:
extensive accounting experience, be CA or CPA certified and hold a recognised accounting qualification
proven experience in a senior financial management role, preferably within the Australian NFP sector
comprehensive knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and ACNC reporting obligations
advanced skills in cloud-based accounting software and Excel.
demonstrated ability to lead a core function, inspire team members to high performance as well as contribute strategically at an organisation-wide level
The following experience is highly desirable:
reporting to a Board of Directors or Audit/Risk sub-committees.
change management experience in implementing recent financial systems.
A probationary period equivalent to the statutory six‐month qualifying period applies to this position.
Applicants must be residing in Australia with Australian Residency.
The ARC encourages applications from people with indigenous backgrounds.
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