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.
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