Financial Controller

About this role

• Footscray location with hybrid work arrangements; minimum 2 days office attendance required
• Fixed term leadership role: 18 month contract
• Lead and develop a high-performing Corporate Finance team
• Partner with senior leaders to strengthen financial governance and reporting
• Applications close 20 March 2026

About State Trustees

State Trustees provides Victorians with financial and legal assistance during all stages of their life, including specialised services and products such as Will Writing, Powers of Attorney, Executor Services, Trustee Services, and Personal Financial Administration.
For more information about how State Trustees assists Victorians please visit our website www.statetrustees.com.au

About the role

As Financial Controller, you will lead, mentor and develop the Corporate Finance team while overseeing key corporate accounting functions including financial reporting, statutory compliance, audits and month and year-end close processes.

Reporting to the General Manager of Corporate Services, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting and strengthening financial controls across the organisation. You will also provide insightful analysis and recommendations that support informed decision-making and continuous improvement across finance operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance leader to influence financial governance, drive process improvement and contribute to the delivery of State Trustees' finance strategy.

Skills and Experience

• CA or CPA qualification
• Strong experience in corporate accounting, financial reporting and statutory compliance
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop finance professionals
• Experience managing month-end and year-end financial close processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial systems capability

Experience with Oracle Financials and/or audit and assurance knowledge with large corporates will be highly regarded.

What we offer

• Career development,
• Health and well-being programs
• Flexible working conditions
• Education assistance
• Purchased leave
• Employee assistance program
• Reward and recognition program
• Free will preparation
• Retailer discounts
• Charitable workplace giving
• Employee social club

Our Culture

For our clients, our people and the Victorian community, we demonstrate Care, Unity, Passion – we are here, we work together and we bring our best.

How to Apply

Click the Apply button to commence the application process. In your application, please include a cover letter and your resume.

We recognise the power of diversity and creating an environment where all our people feel they belong and reflect the communities in which we live, work and serve. We care about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender identity, age, ability, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a great fit for our team, we'd love to hear from you.

 
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The advertisement may be extended or closed earlier than the listed closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.