About us   

HammondCare provides expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation. We are led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise. 
 
When it comes to our people - those we serve and those who serve - we are committed to inclusion across race, culture, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, religion and ability. In our innovative residences, our hospitals, or in client homes, we aim to set the global standard of relationship-based care for older people with complex needs. 
 
We've been caring for people for over 90 years - so, if you love to care, join us, and make a career move that matters. 

It’s not just care. It’s HammondCare. 

What we can offer you  

We care about your wellbeing at HammondCare and as a result offer a wide range of health and lifestyle benefits including:  

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit (up to $2,650 tax free) 

• Additional leave purchase options and 14 weeks paid parental leave  

• Flexible working options 

• Discounts on everyday products and services 

• Discounted healthcare memberships - access to network of fitness centres and pools for employees and families 

• Free access to independent counselling support for employees and families 

• Health & Wellbeing programmes 

• Reward & Recognition programmes 

• Referral bonuses 

• Career and professional development opportunities 

About the role   

The Financial Controller (FC) reports to the Deputy CFO and manages 3 direct reports and a team of 12. 

The role will have oversight of group level financial accounting, reporting and internal controls and be responsible for corporate level financial accounting.  The FC and will work with finance teams to ensure accuracy and integrity in the financial accounts and be responsible for external and internal audit, preparation of statutory accounts, regulatory and FBT compliance and the development of internal controls and policies and procedures. 

This is a permanent role based in St Leonards with hybrid opportunities. 

Key Responsibilities include 

• Month end accounts, including reviewing results, conducting variance analysis and working with business partners to understand drivers or corrections 

• Preparation of consolidated statutory financial statements 

• Identify, raise and provide insights and recommendations for improvement on financial accounting issues, risks and internal controls based on interpretation of accounting standards, best practice and other changes to reporting frameworks 

• Compliance with FBT regulations and lodgment of returns 

• Compliance with all relevant statutory obligations 

• Maintaining and updating corporate policies and ensuring compliance. 

• Maintain and improve financial processes, procedures, and internal controls 

• Responsible for ensuring the monthly completion of balance sheet reconciliations by the Finance Team in compliance with agreed format to a high quality in readiness for Management review and Auditors. 

• Oversee compliance with accounting standards and other regulatory requirements including coordination and liaising with the internal / external auditors 

• Responsible for Aged Care Financial Reporting and Quarterly Financial Reporting processes and submission 

• Responsible for the Financial Control team’s month end reconciliations (including fixed assets, leases, banking, payroll, accounts payable and credit cards, etc.)  

• Preparation of budgets and forecast for accounts managed by Financial Control team 

• Identify and drive efficiencies within the Financial Control Team 

• Various project work as directed by the Deputy CFO 

• Provide leadership and development of Financial Control team 

About You   

• Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action 

• CA qualified with Big 4 background  

• At least 2 years’ experience as a Financial Controller in a business of at least $300M revenue 

• Strong financial and commercial modelling and analysis skills 

• Strong financial and business partnering skills 

• Experience managing, supporting and developing a team of skilled professionals 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with senior stakeholders and ability to present technical information to non-finance executives 

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities within set timeframes 

• Excellent administrative and computer skills - exposure to Epicor systems advantageous 

• Exposure to the Aged Care Sector advantageous 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

• Empathy and patience. 

To Apply 

If you are ready to make a difference with HammondCare, Apply Now! For any specific queries please contact [email protected]. 

Pre- Employment Checks 

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and reference checking. 

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.