Financial Controller
Core
Lead financial governance, reporting, and process improvement for a high-growth PE-backed Australian services business.
Role type
Senior Financial Controller (hands-on IC)
Builds
Scalable finance infrastructure, accurate financial statements, and efficient close processes
Domain
Professional Services / Financial Operations
Required skills
Financial statement preparation, audit management, financial controls, regulatory compliance, team leadership, process improvement, accounts receivable/payable management, cash management, general ledger oversight, system upgrades
Preferred skills
Automation implementation, data quality enhancement, operational bottleneck resolution, technology integration
Technologies
General ledger systems, reporting tools, automation platforms
Responsibilities
Lead month-end and year-end close processes, produce accurate financial statements and management reporting, manage annual external audit, oversee AR/AP/payroll/cash management, lead and coach a finance team of six, establish scalable finance processes, partner with CFO and senior leadership, support outsourced finance arrangements, contribute to business improvement initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC