Accounting Lead

Make a Real Difference Every Day! Not-for-Profit Organisation

Exciting opportunity is available within a highly respected not‑for‑profit organisation seeking an experienced  Accounting Lead to take ownership of core accounting operations, strengthen financial control, and enable better business outcomes through high-quality financial insight.

About the Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll lead day-to-day accounting operations while ensuring compliance, accuracy and continuous improvement.

This is a hands-on leadership role with real opportunity to influence how finance supports the organisation.
 
Key Role Details

• Full Time
• North Ryde
• Hybrid role

Responsibilities

Financial Control & Reporting

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Oversee general ledger integrity, reconciliations and balance sheet management
• Deliver accurate and timely statutory and management reporting
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, taxation obligations and regulatory requirements
• Support audit processes, including preparation of documentation and liaison with auditors

Finance Operations & Process Improvement

• Maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies and procedures
• Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and accuracy
• Support system enhancements and optimisation of financial processes
• Ensure data integrity across financial systems and reporting outputs
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function

Business Partnering & Analysis

• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities
• Provide analysis and insights to support operational and strategic decision-making
• Partner with internal stakeholders to improve financial understanding and performance
• Assist in identifying risks, opportunities and cost efficiencies across the business

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor and develop accounting team members
• Provide guidance on technical accounting matters and best practice
• Foster a collaborative, accountable and high-performing team culture
• Support capability uplift within the finance function

About You
 
You’re a technically strong accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative and evolving environment and enjoys both hands-on work and leading others.

Key Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• High integrity, resilience and adaptability
• Proven ability to lead change and continuous improvement

Essential Requirement

• CA or CPA qualification
• Proven experience in financial accounting, reporting and controls
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Experience leading or mentoring team members
• Confidence engaging with stakeholders across the business

Desriable

• Experience in not-for-profit, government-funded or NDIS environments
• Experience with Corporate Performance Management systems 

Eligibility

• Rights to work in Australia
• NSW Driver’s Licence
• Working with Children Check
• National Police Check (within 3 months)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check 

Why Join?

• Great pay and benefits
  Access to salary packaging to reduce your taxable income and increase your take home pay by up to $15,900, plus $2,650 for entertainment expenses. Enjoy novated leasing.
• Ongoing training and professional development
  Grow through mentoring, skills training, and career development pathways.
• Purpose above all else
  Be part of a community that values compassion, connection, and wellbeing. 

Ready to Apply?

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. 

Apply now and make an impact where it matters.


The provider is an equal Opportunity Employer, and represent the community which they serve. We invite all the applicants to apply, including First Nation People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.
Pathway Talent acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land.

Thank you for taking the time to consider this position. While we would love to connect with everyone, we will be in touch with shortlisted candidates for the next steps.