Financial Controller (Part-Time) - (17-1117)

• →Oversee the organisation's day-to-day financial management and reporting functions
• →Prepare and review monthly management reports, financial statements, and executive reporting packs
• →Provide strategic financial advice and recommendations to support business growth and executive decision-making.
• →Establish and implement Xero, including designing the company's accounting processes and financial controls.
• →Take full ownership of payroll oversight, compliance, and financial governance across the organisation.
• →Build and continuously improve finance systems, workflows, and internal processes to support business scalability.
• →Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management activities
• →Monitor financial performance and provide strategic recommendations to leadership
• →Ensure compliance with Australian accounting standards and relevant financial regulations
• →Review reconciliations, general ledger accuracy, and month-end close processes
• →Develop and maintain robust financial controls, policies, and governance frameworks
• →Support external accountants, auditors, and regulatory reporting requirements
• →Analyse business performance, profitability, and financial trends
• →Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting, and operational efficiencies
• →Support business planning, financial modelling, and strategic decision-making
• →Provide guidance and oversight to bookkeeping or finance support staff where required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• CPA, CA, or equivalent professional qualification is highly preferred
• Minimum 5 years' experience working specifically as a Financial Controller for an Australian business.
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller with end-to-end responsibility for the finance function within an Australian business.
• Demonstrated experience implementing Xero and establishing accounting systems and financial processes from the ground up.
• Extensive experience managing payroll oversight and ensuring compliance with Australian payroll requirements.
• Experience acting as a trusted financial advisor to business owners or executive leadership teams.
• Strong knowledge of Australian accounting standards and financial reporting requirements
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and cash flow management
• Experience using cloud-based accounting platforms such as Xero, MYOB, or similar
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong financial modelling capability
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Experience implementing finance systems or process improvements
• Knowledge of payroll oversight and compliance
• Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively with senior stakeholders
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail

• Experience working within healthcare, allied health, wellness, or not-for-profit organisations
• Experience supporting growing SMEs or multi-site organisations
• Familiarity with Power BI or financial reporting dashboards
• Experience mentoring finance team members

Work Arrangement & Expectations:

This is a remote role that may be set up as either an independent contractor engagement or via an Employer of Record (EOR), depending on client preferences and legal structure.

To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:

• Be available for meetings and collaboration during core [AEST or PHT] business hours
• Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
• Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor” if not employed via EOR)