Part-Time Finance Manager / Financial Controller

Part-Time Finance Manager / Financial Controller

1–2 Days per Week | Canberra | Flexible/Hybrid

About the Role

IT Alliance Australia is seeking an experienced Part-Time Finance Manager / Financial Controller to provide financial oversight, management reporting and strong financial controls across our business.

This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced finance professional who can take ownership of month-end close, reconciliations, management accounts, cash flow and financial controls, while helping us improve the overall structure and maturity of our finance function.

Our payroll and day-to-day transactional activities are supported by existing team members. This role will independently review and reconcile these activities and ensure management has accurate and timely financial information.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end close and prepare/review P&L, Balance Sheet and cash-flow reporting.
• Perform and review general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable and monitor outstanding debtors/creditors.
• Reconcile consultant/contractor timesheets against client invoicing and payroll/contractor payments.
• Identify missing timesheets, unbilled revenue, billing discrepancies and potential margin leakage.
• Reconcile payroll, wages, PAYG, superannuation and STP against payroll reports, bank payments and the general ledger.
• Review and reconcile GST/BAS, ATO accounts and payroll tax lodgements and liabilities.
• Monitor statutory payment and lodgement obligations and work with our payroll team and external accountant as required.
• Prepare monthly management reporting covering revenue, expenses, profitability, gross margins, cash flow and working capital.
• Analyse profitability and margins by client, consultant/contractor and engagement.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow planning.
• Review existing finance processes and implement practical financial controls, reconciliations and process improvements.
• Support year-end accounts and liaise with external accountants/advisers as required.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Management Accountant or Senior Accountant.
• CA/CPA qualification or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong hands-on month-end and financial reconciliation experience.
• Good understanding of Australian payroll, superannuation, PAYG, GST/BAS and payroll tax.
• Strong Excel and accounting-system skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to provide meaningful financial insights to management.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of the finance function for the agreed days.

Experience within recruitment, labour hire, ICT contracting, consulting or professional services would be highly regarded.

The Opportunity

This is a flexible 1–2 day per week opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for a long-term part-time engagement where they can have a meaningful impact.

The role is not simply about processing transactions—we are looking for someone who can ensure the numbers are right, strengthen our financial controls and give management a clear view of profitability, margins, cash flow and financial performance.

Canberra-based with flexible/hybrid working arrangements.