Job Description
$160K – $170K per year FTE (up to 22 hrs p/w)
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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.
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The Role:
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You will make your mark providing strategic financial leadership through:
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developing long-term financial strategies that align with the organisation's mission and strategic plan
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providing expert financial advice to CEO and Board regarding funding models, investment strategies, capital requirements and contract compliance
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overseeing annual budgeting processes ensuring departmental budgets are realistic and aligned with strategic goals.
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financial modelling and scenario planning to prepare the organisation for growth or economic volatility
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manage financial tracking and reporting of contract delivery obligations, report issues and corrective actions/adjustments
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developing the financial component of tender processes
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. overseeing preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual management reports, providing explicit analysis of variances and trends
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. ensuring accurate, timely and compliant Annual Financial Reports
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. managing cash flow forecasting, supervise core accounting functions (e.g. AP/AR, payroll), and ensure operational liquidity and project delivery




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

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