Interim Financial Controller

• Community Service provider, Springwood 

• Commence ASAP, 3+ month temp

• Leadership and financial management 

Our client is a well-regarded not-for-profit organisation providing essential community services across South East Queensland. As they approach year-end reporting and budgeting activities, they are seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to provide hands-on leadership and support the finance function during a critical period.

Reporting to the CFO, you will lead a team of five finance professionals while remaining actively involved in the day-to-day financial management of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of five finance staff across financial accounting and transactional finance.

• Oversee month-end and year-end financial reporting processes.

• Prepare statutory financial statements and supporting schedules.

• Drive the annual budgeting and forecasting process in partnership with operational leaders.

• Manage profit and loss reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and cash flow forecasting.

• Support external auditors and coordinate year-end audit requirements.

• Preparation  of Government grant applications.

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls and regulatory obligations.

• Provide financial analysis and commercial insights to support executive decision-making.

• Assist with process improvements and strengthen financial reporting frameworks.

About You

• CA or CPA qualified.

• Proven experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Financial Accounting leadership role.

• Strong experience preparing financial statements and managing year-end reporting requirements.

• Demonstrated budgeting, forecasting and financial planning expertise.

• Comfortable operating in a hands-on environment and rolling up your sleeves when required.

• Previous leadership experience with the ability to guide and support finance teams.

• Experience within not-for-profit, community services, healthcare, education or government-funded organisations will be highly regarded.

• Available to commence at short notice.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation making a genuine impact in the community.

• Varied, hands-on role combining technical accounting and team leadership.

• Supportive executive leadership team.

• Convenient Springwood location.

If you are an experienced Financial Controller available for an interim assignment and enjoy working in purpose-driven organisations, we'd love to hear from you. Please APPLY NOW or contact Hayley on 04•• ••• 784 for further details.