About Us
Lumiere Foundation is a registered Australian charity supporting people facing life's toughest challenges across youth, family violence, disability, ageing, homelessness, mental health, substance use and housing insecurity.
We provide skilled teams to the broader community care sector delivering personalised high‐quality care. Every role contributes to helping people live with dignity, safety and purpose, creating brighter futures one day at a time.
About the Role
We are looking for a hands‐on Financial Controller to lead the setup of Lumiere's finance function. This role combines strategic leadership with practical execution, giving you the opportunity to shape systems, processes, controls and the finance team across multiple entities.
You'll work closely with the Finance Director and senior leadership team ensuring financial operations are robust, compliant and aligned with our mission. This role is suited to an experienced Financial Controller or Finance Manager or a high‐performing Senior Accountant ready to step into their first Financial Controller role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Finance Function Setup: Lead the establishment of the global finance team including structure, recruitment and governance frameworks.
* Systems & Processes: Configure financial systems, design workflows and manage the inaugural month‐end close and reporting cycle.
* Financial Management: Oversee multi‐entity operations statutory compliance (BAS, FBT, PAYG, Super) and deliver accurate financial and board reports.
* Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop annual budgets, rolling forecasts and cost recovery models; ensure pricing accuracy and profitability.
* Payroll Oversight & Award Compliance: Maintain governance and oversight of payroll, ensure SCHADS Award compliance and oversee payroll reconciliations and integration.
* Cash Flow & Treasury: Manage cash flow forecasting, inter‐entity balances, liquidity and banking relationships.
* Strategic Support: Provide financial advice and insights on trends, risks and performance to senior leadership.
* Leadership & Team Development: Recruit and mentor a high‐performing finance team; build capability, promote cross‐functional collaboration and financial cost‐management training.
* Audit & Risk Management: Lead external audits, implement risk frameworks and advise on legal and tax matters; mentor the finance team.
What You'll Bring to the Role
* Qualifications: Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or commerce; a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is essential.
* Experience: Minimum 5–8 years hands‐on finance experience, preferably with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
* Technical capability: Proven experience establishing finance teams and systems within a growing organisation, understanding of cost allocation and multi‐entity accounting structures.
* Systems expertise: Proficiency with Xero and strong Excel skills is required. Proficiency with financial management systems (such as Netsuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Sage) is highly regarded.
* Sector knowledge: Experience in the not‐for‐profit sector and strong understanding of the SCHADS Award is highly regarded.
* Checks & eligibility: Australian citizen, permanent resident or unrestricted work visa; ability to acquire relevant Working with Children Check and National Police Checks.
Why Join Us
* Competitive salary $130,000–150,000 plus super plus NFP benefits including salary packaging.
* Increase your take‐home pay with salary packaging of up to $15,900 pre‐tax each year.
* Save on lifestyle expenses using up to $2,650 pre‐tax for meals, entertainment and holiday accommodation.
* Purpose‐driven work supporting our service delivery teams who make a direct impact on people facing real challenges.
Click Apply Now and help us deliver care that's consistent, compliant and compassionate. If you have any questions please contact the Lumiere Foundation recruitment team at...
Required Experience
Manager
Key Skills
Accounting Software, GAAP, QuickBooks, General Ledger Accounting, Accounting, IFRS, Sage, Regulatory Reporting, Workers' Compensation Law, Budgeting, ERP Systems, Financial Management
Employment Type
Full‐Time
Experience
years
Vacancy
1
Monthly Salary
150000 – 150000
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