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Financial Controller

Sydney, New South WalesFull-time$170k2026-10-01 → 2026-10-04
Based in Australia

Core

Lead and develop a team responsible for financial accounting, audit, tax, controls, statutory obligations, and financial operations to ensure accurate, timely, and well-governed financials.

Role type

Senior Financial Controller (2IC to CFO)

Builds

Scalable financial operations and governance frameworks for a growing private equity-backed group

Domain

Finance / Accounting / Audit / Tax

Required skills

Financial accounting, Audit leadership, Tax compliance, Financial controls, Systems migration, Process improvement, Team leadership, Strategic planning

Preferred skills

Private equity experience, Multi-site operations, Education sector, Tech-enabled business, Big 4 or mid-tier firm background

Technologies

ERP systems, Financial reporting tools, Automation platforms

Responsibilities

Lead the finance team across accounting, audit, tax, and controls; Enhance automation and upgrade financial processes; Ensure delivery of accurate financials for the Board and executive team; Drive systems migrations and process improvements.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities