ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270

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Job description

Finance Manager | $165,000 | Open to WHV

Job title : Finance Manager & Controller Location : Sydney

  • $165,000 | Collaborative culture | Strong leadership group
  • CBD location | Close to public transport | Open to WHV
  • Hands on Finance Manager Opportunity | Immediate start

The Opportunity
Join a well-established investment firm as Finance Manager. Working closely with the Executive team and key stakeholders, you will play a critical role in ensuring smooth financial operations, strong governance, and accurate reporting across a complex group of entities.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in accuracy, and thrives in a high-performing investment environment.

The Challenge
Reporting directly to the Executive team, your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing end-to-end accounting and reporting across multiple entities, including investment operations
  • Ensuring timely and accurate compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements (including BAS, PAYG, FBT, and ASIC obligations)
  • Preparing budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reporting
  • Managing inter-entity transactions and reconciliations
  • Preparing investment reporting, including portfolio reconciliations and performance summaries
  • Leading management reporting, board packs, and year-end workpapers
  • Overseeing trust distributions and associated documentation
  • Supporting executives with investment analysis and performance tracking
  • Maintaining and enhancing finance systems (Acumatica / MYOB Acumatica)
  • Liaising with external stakeholders including banks, suppliers, and investment managers
  • Managing insurance policies, including renewals and compliance requirements
  • Ensuring strong internal controls, governance, and financial security standards
  • Mentoring and supporting junior team members
  • Maintaining strict confidentiality and high professional integrity

The Expertise
Please consider expressing interest if you possess the following:

  • CA/CPA qualified with 5+ years’ experience in a similar role
  • Strong experience across end-to-end finance functions in a multi-entity environment
  • Solid understanding of Australian tax, trusts, and related party transactions
  • Experience in an investment or complex corporate environment highly desirable
  • Strong Excel and MS Office skills, with exposure to Acumatica or similar systems
  • Working Holiday Visa candidates are encouraged to apply

The Next Step
If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Elise Karanfilovski for a confidential discussion on 0419 203 435 
Or alternatively please apply per the link below.

About ThompsonCook
  
At ThompsonCook we develop strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We specialise in recruiting for key finance function roles including:

  • Chief Financial Officers, Treasury, Tax & Audit Leaders
  • Finance Managers & Financial Controller
  • Commercial Finance & Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Financial & Management Accountants
  • Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Payroll

We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions, ensuring they secure the best finance talent in the market.

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ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270