We are partnering confidentially with a large, mission-led aged care organisation to appoint a
General Manager - Financial Control
, reporting directly to the CFO.
This is a pivotal executive role, accountable for the integrity, governance, and effectiveness of the group's financial control environment at a time of increasing regulatory scrutiny, operational complexity, and sector reform.
This opportunity will appeal to a senior finance leader who combines deep technical capability with practical leadership, and who understands the responsibility that comes with managing public trust in a highly regulated, purpose-led environment.
Role:
As General Manager - Financial Control, you will act as a key advisor to the CFO, executive leadership, operations teams, and the audit & risk committee.
Your remit will include:
* Owning the end-to-end financial control framework, ensuring integrity across balance sheet, statutory reporting, and regulatory compliance
* Leading the external audit process, including statutory financial statements, Aged Care Financial Reports (ACFR) and Quarterly Financial Reports (QFR)
* Establishing and overseeing an internal audit capability within finance, including control testing and remediation
* Providing authoritative technical accounting advice across complex matters such as M&A, leasing, and ESG / sustainability reporting
* Maintaining robust governance documentation and financial process controls across all material activities
* Overseeing treasury operations, including cash flow management, liquidity compliance, banking covenants, and prudential requirements
* Ensuring compliance with aged care prudential standards
This is a role that balances technical excellence, regulatory leadership, and commercial pragmatism.
Candidate:
You will be a credible, values-aligned finance leader with:
* CA or CPA qualification (mandatory)
* A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
* Demonstrated senior experience in financial control, statutory reporting, and governance within aged care or a similarly regulated environment
* Background in audit and strong technical accounting capability
* Proven experience leading payroll, billing, or transactional finance teams at scale
* Strong communication skills and the ability to influence executives, operations, and governance committees
* A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to lead change in complex environments
Experience with aged care EBAs, pay rules, and operational rostering environments will be highly regarded.
Leadership Scope:
You will lead multi-disciplinary teams across payroll, accounts receivable, and treasury, with a strong focus on capability uplift, service quality, and process improvement.
How to apply:
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Will Nichols