About the role

In this full-time role as Financial Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing all Opendoor’s financial operations and governance to ensure robust financial management, compliance, insightful reporting, and the ongoing financial health and sustainability of the organisation. Supporting the Executive Leadership team, you will partner with them to guide them through budget and forecasting processes and cycles whilst building financial literacy and understanding.

You will be responsible to:

Enhance financial systems, processes, and controls to drive efficiency and operational excellence.

Drive financial reporting and analysis, improving insights for decision-making

Provide strategic financial advice and guidance on financial performance, risks, and opportunities

Manage cash flow and treasury

Implement and monitor internal controls and financial risk management practices

Lead revenue recognition, grant accounting, acquittals, financial contract management and reporting to funders

About the team

Reporting directly to the Group Manager, Corporate Services, you will lead a small team of 4 focused on transactional activities across Accounts, Accounting, and Payroll. The team support a 300-headcount not-for-profit organisation, with a ~$40m annual turnover, that runs different community programs and social enterprises that focus on supporting people with disabilities to secure gainful employment.

What you’ll receive

In addition to receiving a salary ranging between $140k - $160k + Super, you will have access to:

Increase your fortnightly take-home pay by using up to $18,550 p.a. in salary packaging options

Work from home (WFH) options

Purchase an additional 2 weeks’ of leave each year

Mobile phone and laptop provided

Free Employee Assistance Program for all employees

About you

A highly technical operator, you have progressed your career into a strategic leadership role though enjoy remaining close to and involved in the operational side of things. You enjoy leading people and have previously empowered teams to be curious and embrace a continuous improvement mindset.

You will have:

CPA / CA accreditation

Experience with complex funding models in a matrixed organisation structure (government funding experience will be great!)

Proven success in developing and enhancing financial reporting and key metrics

Expertise in managing financial systems (e.g., Sage), financial analysis, and compliance

Successful business partnering experience

Capability to translate complex financial information to meet audience requirements

About Opendoor

Opendoor (formerly WCIG) is a community-driven, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals facing barriers to employment and inclusion. Each year, we improve the lives of thousands of individuals, offering practical solutions that empower them to build better futures. We have a strong presence in Victoria and increasing interstate coverage, working alongside individuals to achieve their goals and realise their potential.

How to apply

Click APPLY NOW to submit your application. We will be reviewing and progressing applications as they come through and may close the advertisement early if a successful offer is accepted.

For questions, please contact Craig Wood, Resourcing Lead on 0436 521 569

We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and strive to create a workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individuals and people with disabilities. Applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or have the right to work in Australia.

Opendoor is committed to child safety, with zero tolerance for child abuse. Our rigorous recruitment and vetting processes including Working with Children, National Police Check, and reference checks ensure we employ qualified and experienced individuals who share our commitment to safeguarding children.