Join Tetra Tech as Financial Controller to provide robust financial governance and treasury leadership for projects that improve lives across the Asia‑Pacific.
Contribute to a world where people, communities and the planet thrive.
Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with government, businesses, and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. For more information please visit our website
The opportunity
* Location: Brisbane, Canberra or Adelaide
* Permanent, Full‑time
* Must have valid Australian work rights
About the role
As Financial Controller you will ensure strong financial governance, statutory compliance and safeguard Tetra Tech’s financial position to enable high‑quality delivery across donor‑funded programs through strong compliance and risk management. This role will lead day‑to‑day finance operations, producing timely management accounts, managing year‑end and audits, driving ERP improvements and automation while mentoring the finance team and partnering with business leaders on budgeting, forecasting and cash management in a fast‑moving international development environment.
Key responsibilities
* Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts in accordance with Accounting Standards and company policies.
* Manage year‑end processes, coordinating with external auditors and supporting statutory accounts preparation.
* Ensure compliance with Australian regulatory requirements including GST and FBT.
* Maintain and continuously improve financial controls, policies and procedures.
* Lead, mentor and develop the finance team, directly overseeing multiple reports and promoting a culture of accountability and professional growth.
* Support the annual budgeting cycle and rolling forecasting process in partnership with operational teams.
* Manage the Treasury function, including credit control and cashflow forecasting.
* Oversee internal and external audits, responding to audit queries and implementing agreed recommendations.
* Manage financial systems (ERP and reporting tools) and drive process improvements and automation to increase efficiency.
* Ensure strong internal controls and risk management frameworks are embedded across finance and projects.
* Undertake and address other duties as required to meet business needs.
Selection criteria
* CA or CPA qualified (essential).
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Financial Controller role or similar.
* Demonstrated experience managing and developing finance teams.
* Proven experience in financial control, management accounting and compliance within a complex or multi‑stakeholder environment.
* Strong knowledge of Australian accounting standards, taxation and statutory reporting.
* Demonstrated experience with year‑end processes and external audit coordination.
* Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/financial systems.
* Excellent communication skills with ability to present financial information clearly to non‑finance stakeholders.
* Strong organisational skills, high attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
* Solutions‑focused, proactive approach to process improvement and automation.
* Experience managing complex financial reporting requirements.
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How to apply
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Please submit:
* Resume
* Statement of suitability (not exceeding two pages), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and personal attributes align with the selection criteria.
Applications will close at 11:59 pm AEST on Wednesday, 4th March 2026. Candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible; applications will be assessed on receipt and Tetra Tech International Development reserves the right to progress and appoint suitable candidates prior to the advertised closing date.
Why Tetra Tech International Development?
We are a values led organisation committed to flexible working, wellbeing, and creating positive impact. Our culture is grounded in collaboration, trust, diversity, and inclusion. Learn more about our purpose and values here.
Tetra Tech International Development is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We are committed to child safety, safeguarding, and the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.
As a leading development consulting firm, Tetra Tech International Development works with people and communities to solve some of the world's most complex challenges to achieve a positive impact.
Working at Tetra Tech International Development means working within a values led organisation that invests in flexible work environments built on trust, safety and well-being. Through unified systems, flexible and supportive workplaces, we provide the foundations required for our team to enjoy the work they do and deliver value every day. Read more about our culture, purpose and values here.
Tetra Tech International Development is an equal opportunity employer and has a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, child safety, safeguarding, and the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. We encourage people living with a disability; First Nations Peoples; and people of all cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences to apply.
Should you require additional support with your application, please email ***************@ or phone +61 (08) 8375 4***.
Tetra Tech has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (‘SEAH’), child abuse and exploitation, modern slavery and safeguarding related retaliation, and this zero-tolerance extends to inaction. Tetra Tech is committed to being a child safe organisation, and to promoting a culture that supports gender equality, and addresses the gendered drivers of violence against women and children. It is committed to fostering a culture where we prevent and respond decisively and appropriately to harm against people, and that all people are treated with dignity and respect, irrespective of country, project, or office where we work. This will require compliance with Tetra Tech’s Safeguarding and other Codes of Conduct and our associated safeguarding policies (Child Protection and Child Safety, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) policy and procedure, and Modern Slavery. Any successful applicants will be required to undertake satisfactory referee and criminal record checks prior to being appointed to any position.
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