Running a not-for-profit (NFP) organisation isn’t like running a commercial enterprise. You juggle grants, donations and restricted funds, report to boards, donors and regulators, and need to show that every dollar furthers your mission. Yet tight budgets make a full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) unrealistic.

Our CFO-led accounting services for NFPs are designed to help non-profits bridge this gap. Our NFP specialists combine board-level insight with hands-on accounting, delivering forward-looking financial leadership without the AU$250k+ salary of a full-time CFO. You benefit from seasoned CFO expertise at a fraction of the cost, so your team can focus on delivering programs while we ensure your finances serve your mission.

• Charities & social enterprises that rely on grants, donations and government contracts.
• Member-based associations and clubs with multiple revenue streams and reporting obligations.
• NDIS & disability providers facing complex funding rules, service caps and participant-centric reporting.
• Faith, education & community groups that must balance impact, compliance and stewardship.

If you need more than a bookkeeper but don’t need a permanent CFO, our service is designed for you.

Bookkeepers record transactions, and accountants handle compliance; neither is equipped to interpret financial trends or drive performance.

Our CFOs partner with your leadership team to turn numbers into decisions.

First 30 days – Onboarding

To de-risk the transition, we follow a structured onboarding:

Week 1: Access & diagnostics – review your GL, grants register, prior year accounts and compliance filings.

Week 2: Clean-up & KPI design – tidy the chart of accounts, set up grant tracking, design mission-aligned KPIs.

Week 3: Forecast & budgeting – build a 13-week cash model and program budgets.

Week 4: First board-ready pack – deliver a dashboard and action plan; refine the plan for the next 60 days.

We will ask for access to your accounting system, bank/merchant portals, grant agreements, funding contracts and policies to get started.

Pricing & Commitment

Hiring a full-time CFO in Australia can cost well over AU$250,000 per year.

Our CFO accounting services are available on a retainer or project basis, typically ranging from AU$3,000 to AU$15,000 per month, depending on complexity, size and scope.

Engagements can be month-to-month or three-month terms. There are no hidden setup fees. Most clients see quick wins in the first one to two months, with benefits that far outweigh the cost.

Outcomes & Proof

Our goal is to maximise the impact of every funding dollar. Working with our CFOs, NFPs have:

• Optimised funding utilisation – ensure NDIS and other funding streams are allocated efficiently.
• Secured additional funding – bank loans and grants achieved through strong documentation and strategy.
• Stable cash flow – no program interruptions thanks to forward-looking forecasts.
• Transparent reporting – board and donor reports built around mission-aligned KPIs.
• Sustainable growth – diversification strategies and reserve policies help organisations adapt to funding changes.

Client Snapshot: 🏆

One community service provider reduced month-end close time by five days and secured a new three-year grant after implementing our 13-week cash forecast and program budget methodology.*

* example for illustration; specific client results vary.