Description:
- Drive financial excellence and shape the future of Tennis
- Hybrid work with 2 days from home to ensure work-life balance
- Great perks including event tickets, onsite car parking and gym!
Tennis is part of Australia’s cultural heritage; it contributes to the social cohesiveness of our communities and provides a safe, healthy, and social environment for Australians of all ages and abilities. At Tennis Australia (TA) we are passionate about what we do, and we have ambitious plans for continuing to grow our game from grassroots to Grand Slam. We now have the opportunity for a Financial Controller to join our Finance team.
Tennis is a sport that is open for all and we want our team to reflect the communities we work and play in. Fostering a workplace that is diverse and equitable is a high priority for Tennis Australia. We strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact recruit@tennis.com.au.
About the role
Reporting to the CFO, the Financial Controller will lead the finance function, delivering high-quality financial services and governance for Tennis Australia (TA) and its state-based Member Associations (MAs). This is a strategic leadership role, ensuring financial operations run seamlessly while fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
In this role you will:
- Lead and oversee Finance Shared Services, including Accounting, Audit, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Treasury.
- Implement and drive a Finance Business Partnership model to maximize return on investment and achieve financial objectives.
- Manage all external reporting requirements, ensuring compliance and transparency.
- Oversee domestic and international tax obligations, including regulatory requirements.
- Inspire, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.
- Champion process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and scalability.
- Lead the analysis, review, and implementation of new accounting standards.
About You
You are a dynamic and strategic finance leader with a passion for driving business performance through financial excellence. With a collaborative approach, you excel at building relationships, influencing stakeholders, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
What You Bring:
- A degree in accounting or a related field, along with CPA or CA certification.
- Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to educate, influence, and provide commercial insights.
- In-depth understanding of accounting standards and their application to TA and MAs.
- Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory requirements, including fringe benefits tax and GST.
- Experience working with integrated ERP systems and finance policies.
- A current (or willingness to obtain) Police Check and Working with Children Check.
What’s in it for you?
- Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
- Tickets to the Australian Open & Superbox tickets to concerts and events at Rod Laver & Melbourne Arenas
- Monthly health & wellbeing activities through our Thrive program
- Onsite gym & tennis facilities
- Flexible working practices & free car parking
- Salary packaging & a range of discounts from our sponsorship partners
To Apply
If you think you’re up to the challenge, we’d love to hear from you! You can find a copy of the position description here. Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system. Please note, only applications submitted through our system will be considered.
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