Help drive strategic decision-making and financial performance across Greening Australia. Work closely with leaders to deliver impactful financial support to ensure we can deliver on our 2030 strategy, Rebuilding Nature Together.

Help shape financial integrity and reporting accuracy across Greening Australia. As a senior member of the Finance Team, you’ll play a critical role in delivering timely and accurate financial information to support decision-making and drive performance across the group.

About Us

Greening Australia is a proudly independent environmental enterprise. We are a national not-for-profit committed to restoring Australia’s diverse landscapes and protecting biodiversity in ways that benefit communities, economies, and nature. With projects spanning the breadth of the country – from city suburbs to remote regions – we apply a science-based, collaborative approach to deliver nature-based solutions addressing climate change and biodiversity loss.

Our organisation is made up of more than 150 knowledgeable and passionate employees, working together across Australia to restore our diverse and iconic ecosystems and helping create healthy, productive landscapes where people and nature thrive.

Watch our Impact video to learn more about some of our recent work.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Group Accountant to lead group wide financial reporting and compliance, maintain internal controls, and support performance and strategic planning within the Finance function.

Reporting to the Financial Controller and collaborating closely with the CFO, Senior Finance Business Partners, and Executive Leadership Team, you’ll ensure accurate reporting, maintain robust financial systems, and support audit, tax, and process improvement initiatives.

Key Activities

Lead Monthly Group Financial Reporting: Own and manage the full monthly reporting cycle, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Maintain Financial Records & Controls: Safeguard quality work papers and financial documentation, including GL reconciliations, inventory, and asset counts.

Ensure Compliance & Governance: Uphold a robust internal control framework and ensure adherence to finance policies, accounting standards, and regulations.

Support Annual Reporting & Audit: Assist with preparation of consolidated financial statements and lead the delivery of external audit requirements.

Manage Core Accounting Operations: Oversee daily finance operations including accounts payable, receivable, and outsourced payroll provider.

Drive Process & Systems Improvement: Implement enhancements to financial processes and ERP systems for better efficiency and integrity.

Support Tax & Regulatory Filings: Assist with key tax compliance tasks including BAS, FBT, and transfer pricing.

Contribute to Strategic Finance Initiatives: Collaborate with senior leaders to promote financial performance, governance, and support strategic projects.

About You

The Essentials:

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting/Commerce and CA/CPA qualified

Extensive experience in Financial Accounting or similar role

Solid experience in reporting, group consolidations, and compliance across multiple entities

Proven ability to improve financial performance and build balance sheet health

Experience implementing and reviewing financial systems and processes

Strong understanding of information systems and financial governance

Effective regulatory and policy interpretation

Confident working with senior leadership and non-finance stakeholders

Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

The Nice to Haves:

Knowledge of the not-for-profit sector

Familiarity with Microsoft Business Central Systems

What We Offer

Flexible Working Options: A hybrid approach, and flexible start and finish times

No Meetings Friday: A chance to Stop. Breathe. Think.

Additional Super: 1.25% additional superannuation

Employee Assistance Program: 24/7/365 support for you and your family

Wellbeing Program: A digital program for better health and wellbeing, supporting you to thrive at work, in health and life

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter, outlining why you’re the perfect fit for this role, via Seek.

Applications close: Friday, 25 July 2025

If you’d like to know more or if you would like to request a copy of the PD please contact our People and Culture team via [email protected].

Greening Australia is an Inclusive and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment and welcome and encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates of any nationality, age, background, disability and gender identity to apply.