Finance and Payroll Manager

Elmo Hris•Richmond, VA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Finance and Payroll Manager is a permanent, full-time leadership role based in Richmond, responsible for all inputs to and outputs from Odyssey Victoria’s corporate accounting systems, including the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and related financial records. The role establishes finance and accounting procedures and exercises managerial control over finance-related operations through planning, direction, control and evaluation. This includes developing and implementing procedures, reviewing their effectiveness, and interpreting relevant legislation. The position leads the delivery and ongoing improvement of payroll and accounting services, provides financial reporting and analysis to support operational and strategic decisions, and promotes financial accountability across Community Services. It leads and supports relevant direct reports and collaborates with the Executive Manager Business Services & Company Secretary, Accountant, and People and Culture team. The role requires a collaborative leadership approach and a commitment to developing staff capability and improving systems and processes. Odyssey Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation supporting individuals, families and communities to reduce alcohol and other drug use, improve mental health, and reconnect with family and community. The organisation describes itself as a dynamic, fast-growing organisation committed to excellence in service provision and innovation. The advertised salary is $127,635.92 gross per annum, plus superannuation, with 17.5% annual leave loading and salary packaging options.

Requirements

Membership of, or eligibility for membership of, a recognised professional accounting body such as CPA or CA Australia and New Zealand.
At least 10 years’ experience, including demonstrated experience in senior finance and accounting roles or comparable experience in a similar role.
Demonstrated success leading, developing and uplifting a team.
Significant payroll, finance and accounting experience, with sound financial and business acumen.
Comprehensive working knowledge of employment legislation, including the National Employment Standards and modern award coverage, for payroll purposes.
Knowledge and understanding of GST.
Good analytical skills and attention to detail.
Highly developed communication and conflict-resolution skills.
Collaborative and flexible working style.
Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and ability to take appropriate individual and team responsibility for tasks and projects.
Strong organisational skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, balance competing demands and prioritise work effectively.
Excellent IT skills, including high-level proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting and payroll software such as MYOB and Employment Hero.
Successful applicants must undergo Police Records and Working with Children Checks; anyone issued a negative notice on their Working with Children Check is ineligible for employment.

Responsibilities

Manage effective and efficient payroll operations, including oversight of fortnightly and off-cycle payrolls.
Ensure payment, disbursement, checking and reconciliation procedures are in place and completed on time.
Develop, review and improve payroll policies and procedures.
Maintain payroll information and records in accordance with statutory requirements.
Support internal and external payroll audits.
Manage and resolve issues relating to payroll production.
Implement exception reporting and audit schedules to identify, prevent and rectify payroll errors.
Manage payroll system upgrades, development and workflows efficiently and effectively.
Resolve payroll discrepancies and maintain balanced payroll accounts.
Monitor and implement updates relating to payroll and tax legislation.
Work with the Executive Manager Business Services & Company Secretary to design and implement payroll risk management and business continuity strategies.
Work with the People and Culture team to manage data integration between payroll and HR systems.
Partner with the Accountant to produce and distribute monthly end-of-month financial reports for all programs, and provide managers with financial information and support for review and performance monitoring.
Promote financial accountability and capability across Community Services by coaching, educating and supporting managers in using and interpreting financial information.
Assist with Board, Committee and Executive reports by providing financial analysis, budget commentary, forecasts, performance metrics and other information for strategic decision-making.
Monitor the debtors ledger, follow up outstanding amounts and undertake monthly debt collection.
Prepare ATO-related returns, including the BAS, in accordance with the ATO schedule.
Direct, lead and support relevant direct reports, maintaining adequate staffing for payroll and accounting services.
Ensure relevant staff are appropriately qualified and professionally supervised, receive regular performance feedback, and have structured, regular line-management supervision focused on performance and cultural alignment.

Benefits

$127,635.92 gross annual salary plus superannuation.
17.5% annual leave loading.
Salary packaging options.
Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
Meaningful and challenging work, with career development opportunities through projects, secondments and succession planning.
Career pathways across diverse Odyssey Victoria programs.
Access to 24/7 counselling through the Employee Assistance Provider (EAP).
Leave options including 48/52 Purchase Leave, Study Leave and Sabbaticals.
Flexible working arrangements, including monthly RDOs for full-time employees, subject to role requirements.
Monthly Clinical Supervision sessions for professional development and personal wellbeing.