Group Financial Controller

Job Description : GROUP FC AUSTRALIA Open to International candidates An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Group Financial Controller to join a rapidly expanding organisation based in Sydney. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, your expertise will be instrumental in supporting the company’s impressive growth trajectory. This is your chance to work in an entrepreneurial environment that combines the agility of a start-up with the resources and sophistication of a much larger firm. The organisation is committed to fostering a supportive, team-oriented culture where people are treated well and professional development is prioritised. Flexible working arrangements are available, ensuring you can achieve a healthy work-life balance while making a significant impact on both employee and customer experience. What you'll do: • Establish scalable accounting and reporting infrastructure to support rapid organisational growth • Deliver accurate, timely, and relevant financial reports within strict deadlines to provide key stakeholders with actionable insights for strategic decision-making. • Implement system-based reporting software that integrates financial and operational data, enabling real-time automated management reports for enhanced visibility. • Develop comprehensive policies and procedures that guarantee compliance with AASB standards and ensure the integrity of all financial statements produced by the group. • Direct all aspects of accounting affairs including monthly statement preparation, policy formulation, internal control refinement, and continuous process improvement. • Oversee critical financial business processes such as revenue recognition, accruals, reserves management, receivables, purchasing, payables, payments, fixed assets tracking, lease accounting, and payroll administration. • Prepare detailed work papers and monthly account reconciliations to substantiate amounts reported in both financial statements and general ledger accounts. • Lead treasury and risk management functions by prudently managing cash flow, capital investments, working capital requirements, liquidity needs, and debt levels in alignment with group strategies. • Identify opportunities for automation within the accounting department to drive efficiency gains and streamline workflows wherever possible. • Support annual strategic planning by assisting with budget preparation, quarterly forecasts, long-term business plans, variance analysis, and communication of key performance drivers. What you bring: • CA or CPA qualification is essential for ensuring technical proficiency in all areas of accounting practice relevant to this senior role. • A background in Big 4 audit provides valuable experience in rigorous financial scrutiny and best-practice assurance methodologies. • At least eight years’ experience in accounting roles—including three to five years at senior leadership level—demonstrates your ability to manage complex teams and processes effectively. • Proven track record as an accomplished executive who exemplifies integrity, professionalism, strong work ethic, empathy towards colleagues, and commitment to ethical conduct. • Experience managing consolidation/M&A accounting activities as well as acquisition ERP integrations is highly desirable • Comprehensive knowledge across all facets of accounting including controllership duties, treasury operations, AASB compliance, cost accounting principles, tax matters, and management information systems is required. • Demonstrated success implementing ERP systems from inception through optimisation ensures readiness for large-scale transformation projects. • Exceptional organisational skills coupled with advanced time management abilities enable you to prioritise tasks efficiently even under demanding conditions. • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills facilitate effective engagement with stakeholders at every level of the organisation while promoting collaborative problem-solving approaches. • A passion for mentoring others combined with intellectual curiosity supports ongoing self-improvement as well as positive team development outcomes.

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