Financial Controller - Join a Leading Company

Who are we

At Basketball Australia (BA) it is our vision that basketball will be the sport of choice for Australian families in the 21st century. As the governing body of basketball in Australia, we are a not-for-profit business who work collaboratively to grow the sport with our basketball Members, the eight State & Territory Basketball associations.

We proudly manage our elite national teams (Boomers & Opals, Rollers & Gliders plus men’s and women’s 3x3), our Centre of Excellence facility, elite competitions including, the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL), major international FIBA events, national junior championships and as well as Australian basketball’s official junior game development program, Aussie Hoops.

The Basketball Australia Strategic Plan (2021-2024), the Diversity and Inclusion Framework, the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and the Women and Girls Strategy is critical in representing the way we work and bringing our mission to life.

What is the role

As we continue to grow our sport and our organisation, BA is investing in a new role, Financial Controller. This role is critical as we support our organisation with robust, proactive and integrated financial services and financial reporting that informs decision making.

The Financial Controller will lead the small team to plan, delivery and execute effective, accurate and timely financial services for the whole of BA.

Key focusses for the role will be developing and executing of financial reporting and analysis that effectively informs decision making, partnering with business leaders to achieve best budget management, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and providing standardised monthly reporting.

If you have the relevant professional background, have a willingness to drive results, the ability to motivate and inspire others then take the chance to get on board at such an exciting time for our sport in 2024 and beyond.

This is a full time role, based in our office in Melbourne at the State Basketball Centre, Wantirna. We offer flexible work arrangements, including hybrid working.

We encourage people with culturally diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with disabilities to make application.

Who are You?

Experience required:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA or CA qualification preferred.

• Previous experience in mid-level similar role with experience in financial planning and analysis and reporting.

• Knowledge in Australian accounting standards and regulations,

• Experience with government funding processes is preferred.

• Experience with Calxa Budgeting and Reporting system preferred.

• Experience with Xero Accounting System preferred.

• Advanced MS Excel capability

You will also possess:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.

• Growth and continuous improvement mindset.

• Be highly approachable for all stakeholders, allowing for open dialogue.

To apply

Please submit a concise cover letter and resume to Lorraine McGadey, Finance and Corporate Services Director by 14 May 2024.

For a full position description you can go to our website https://www.australia.basketball/about/who-we-are/vacancies (note highlight the pathway, right click to go to site)

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Natasha Sajinovic, People and Culture Advisor [email protected]

Due to the overwhelming number of applications received by the organisation, we are unable to reply to every application. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our Values

TRUST AND TRANSPARENCY, INTEGRITY AND HONESTY, PROFESSIONALISM, ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESULTS

Our Diversity Message

Basketball Australia leads the way in promoting and supporting diversity through our voice, our actions and by working with our stakeholders in increasing the appeal of basketball as a safe, fair, and inclusive sport at all levels and in all ways. Our aim is for Basketball Australia to represent the wide-ranging backgrounds of the basketball community, and to understand their experiences. We welcome people from all backgrounds to our board, committees, staff, players, officials, and volunteers.

Our Culture Message

Lead by our Values we are committed to striving for an environment where we feel proud to belong, supported by a culture of inclusion and respect. We provide a welcoming, safe, and flexible approach to work and provide an environment that benefits from and enables the best from everyone.

Our Safety Message

Basketball Australia aims to provide children and young people with a positive and enriching environment that promotes their social, physical, or emotional development. We are committed to safeguarding children and young people in our care and ensuring that they feel safe and are safe. We expect representatives of the organisation, regardless of their role or level of responsibility to act in accordance with our Child Safe Policy and foster such an environment.