Finance ManagerFull-time permanent Finance Manager opportunity based in the inner-city, close to multiple transit options in the Sydney CBD.Lead, coach and inspire an established finance team, while learning from and being mentored by a passionate, experienced CFO.Fantastic benefits on offer in addition to not-for-profit salary packaging.Role responsibilitiesReporting to the CFO, you will be responsible for the financial accounting function as well as the people management and development of a mid-sized finance team.Oversight of financial compliance and driving best practice financial processes/controls (with an eye to continuous improvement) will be a part of your responsibilities - as well as being a key internal business partner to the other divisions in the organisation.Preparation and review of accurate monthly financial results within strict deadlines to enable effective financial management.Manage the balance sheet and asset register, monitoring and following up any reconciling items.Oversee accounts payables, ensuring expenditure is approved, within budget and aligns with policy.Oversee accounts receivable, ensuring invoices are followed up and paid.Supervise the payroll function and review payroll processing as well as completion of EOFY payroll processes/reconciliations.Review and approve lodgment of monthly BAS, as well as review and approve lodgment of the annual FBT return (monitoring salary packaging and other fringe benefits).Preparation of the monthly accounting journals for the investment portfolio as well as the monthly investment performance report.Responsibility for the annual external audit process and the preparation of statutory annual financial statements for audit clearance and Committee & Board approval.Advise on cost effective procurement when replying to internal team inquiries (identifying and problem-solving high-risk areas within the process).Be an SME for finance/administration policies for all staff, staying current and being able to confidently advise on Australian/International Accounting Standards.Essential RequirementsYou will be commercially-minded, a passionate people manager as well as having strong technical accounting expertise (having the ability to delegate while being comfortable being hands-on). Proven experience in business partnering to build effective internal relationships will also be important for this position.Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Business, Economics or similar, as well as a CPA or CA qualification - strong knowledge of technical accounting principles.Robust experience in a complex, large organisation as well as experience in preparation of monthly profit & loss reporting (including a matrix of operating units).Experience liaising with internal/external auditors.Experience in drafting statutory financial accounts including cash flow statements.Advanced experience in the Microsoft Office Suite, Sharepoint, and accounting packages.Possess a growth mindset when dealing with change or challenges - be adaptable to different technologies and change.Exceptional time management skills, be able to prioritise and project manage competing priorities effectively.Excellent verbal and written communications.Previous experience in the for-purpose sector is highly desirable.How to ApplyTo be considered for this position please apply now with your resume directly through the advertisement.If you have any further questions, please contact Diana Linde at.The closing date for applications will be 20th January 2025; applications will not be actively assessed until then.