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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

Job description

Financial Controller | $200k + STI | PE Backed Environmental Services

Job title : Finance Manager & ControllerLocation : Sydney

  • Australian Success Story | Backed by a Leading PE Group
  • Pivotal Leadership Role | $200k + STI
  • Financial Reporting, Transformation & Improvement Focus

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a leading and well known organisation possessing strong growth potential. Reporting to the Head of Finance and working closely with the CFO this role will oversee a team of 4 and is a key part of a highly capable finance function. You will have ownership of financial reporting, compliance and controls, and have several improvement and optimisation projects to dive into from the outset.   

The Challenge

Your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • The production of timely and accurate monthly financial statements and management reports
  • Leadership of financial operations including credit, collections and billings
  • Establish and maintain appropriate internal financial controls and risk management safeguards
  • Manage the statutory taxation obligations, including preparing tax calculation work papers
  • Monitoring day to day cashflow and treasury operations including banking relationships
  • Oversee and drive processes for streamlining and improving accounts receivable
  • Managing the relationship with external auditors and leading the annual audit process including the audit plan and timeline
  • Effectively monitoring and communicating the group’s capital requirements and coordinating with CFO on funds flow

The Expertise

Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

  • CA / CPA qualified with relevant financial leadership experience
  • Ideally Big4 or Mid tier-chartered accounting experience prior to your successful transition into industry
  • Ability to be hands-on with proven experience driving financial performance across a team-oriented environment
  • Superior financial reporting and technical accounting experience
  • Experience in the development of internal controls and financial policies
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with strong ability to collaborate with and influence internal and external stakeholders
  • Previous experience in a capital intensive environment will be looked upon favourably

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 Henry Clunies-Ross for a confidential discussion on 0477 359 020 or alternatively please apply per the link.

About ThompsonCook
  
ThompsonCook fosters strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We recruit for key finance function roles, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Financial Accountants, Management Accountants, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, and Chief Financial Officers, as well as positions in Treasury, Tax, and Audit. We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions.

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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