Senior Financial AccountantHybrid

For over 240 years combined, Berry Street and Yooralla have been at the forefront of supporting Australians with a disability and those experiencing poverty, violence and abuse. Now, as one unified organisation, we bring together unparalleled expertise and a shared commitment to empowering individuals and families to thrive, while upholding and championing their human rights. We believe in a future where everyone has the opportunity to live the fulfilling life they choose for themselves, free from the impacts of trauma, violence, and abuse, achieved safely and with dignity.

The Opportunity

• Richmond and Melbourne CBD location, Wurundjeri Country
• Full time, Permanent role
• Hybrid work arrangement

Berry Street Yooralla is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to take a leadership role in shaping our financial integrity and operational excellence. In this pivotal position, you’ll go beyond routine accounting—driving robust financial controls, delivering accurate and timely reporting, and championing process improvements that strengthen our organisation.

You’ll lead and mentor a dedicated finance team, manage complex accounting challenges with confidence, and partner with stakeholders across the organisation to enable informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a small team, building capability and fostering a collaborative culture.
• Drive month-end and year-end processes, ensuring compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and statutory requirements.
• Manage complex reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, and investment reporting.
• Implement process improvements and strengthen internal controls.
• Act as a key contact for financial queries, partnering with stakeholders across the organisation.

About You

You are a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a dynamic environment. You bring a strong technical accounting background and a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement. Your leadership style is collaborative and supportive, enabling you to mentor team members while driving high standards of performance.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in financial accounting and reporting, including month-end and year-end processes.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team, fostering a positive and inclusive culture.
• Advanced skills in ERP systems and Excel, with a focus on process optimisation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build trust.
• A continuous improvement mindset and resilience in managing competing priorities.
• CPA or CA qualification (or progress toward)
• Experience in multi-entity or post-merger environments.

Apply Now!

Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position to be submitted by 11pm, Sunday 11 January 2026 however applications will be reviewed as received.

Queries about the position, TJ Thaker, Manager of Financial Accounting and Reporting tejasvi.thaker@yooralla.com.au  or 03 99165718

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies.

We encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability. You'll receive adjustments and support throughout the whole process — from the application stage to starting in the workplace. If you require the position description in a different format or any accommodation or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively email recruitment@berrystreet.org.au or call 9421 9379.

Berry Street Yooralla is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a NDIS Screening Check, Working with Children Check and National and International Police check (if required) and NDIS training.