About Baseball in Australia
Baseball Australia is the national governing body for baseball, responsible for leading the growth and success of baseball in Australia.
Baseball is a top 10 popular participation sport globally and Little League Baseball and Softball is the world’s largest organised youth sports program.
Operating with the highest level of integrity, we provide a range of national tournaments for men, women and youth players. We aim to provide the best possible tournament program for competitors of all ages and provide unwavering support to our senior teams, Team Australia and the Emeralds.
As a values-based organisation, our inclusive, team-based culture, employee benefits and commitment to learning and development are reasons why we’re fast becoming an employer of choice in the sporting industry.
About the Role
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Financial Controller has overall responsibility for the Financial Management, People and Culture and ICT functions of Baseball Australia and the Australian Baseball League.
Key Accountabilities
- Planning: Overseeing the annual budget process, long-term financial forecasting, and cash flow management.
- Reporting: Preparing monthly management accounts and bi-monthly Board reports, including all month-end processes.
- Compliance: Ensuring adherence to the Corporations Act, Australian Accounting Standards, and tax regulations (GST, PAYG, payroll tax, FBT).
- Processes: Managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, banking, and asset management.
- Audit & Annual Financial Statements: Coordinating external audits and preparing consolidated annual financial statements.
- Leadership: Mentoring and managing a small team to achieve organisational objectives.
Benefits and Culture
Based at Sydney Olympic Park, the Baseball Australia team is a highly motivated, passionate, experienced and professional group that embody the BA values. We offer a range of excellent benefits including workplace flexibility, learning and development opportunities, modern offices, free onsite parking, phone allowance, industry engagement and sponsor perks.
Remuneration
Remuneration will be negotiated on the basis of skills and experience. Please include your expected salary range in your cover letter.
Experience and Competencies
Qualifications
- Full membership of CAANZ or CPA Australia (essential).
- Current Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check or the ability to gain this.
Knowledge & Experience
- Accounting Experience: At least 10 years in accounting, with proven success in a financial leadership role. Experience in both public practice and the not-for-profit sector is highly desirable.
- Software Proficiency: High-level expertise in Xero or similar cloud-based accounting systems.
- Technical Skills: Strong applied knowledge of the Corporations Act, Australian Accounting Standards, and tax regulations.
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor a small team effectively.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Experience in providing strategic financial advice and support to colleagues.
- Audit & Compliance: Expertise in preparing annual financial statements, coordinating audits, and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations.
- Additional Skills: Experience in HR and ICT is desirable but not essential.
Working with Children
