AI-Enhanced Finance Controller for Growth & M&A

Citation Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Hybrid work

Employer of Choice

Parental leave

Birthday leave

Volunteer leave

Referral program

Corporate benefits

Job summary

Citation Group is seeking an experienced Finance Controller to own the Australian finance function and report to the CFO, with two direct reports. You will partner with executive leaders locally and in the UK on BAU and strategic projects.

This role requires running month-end close for P&L and balance sheet, delivering insights on revenue, margins and customer retention, and overseeing trust accounting and year-end audit activities. A proactive, process-improvement mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA designation and relevant accounting qualifications.
• Experience running month-end close, consolidations and statutory reporting.
• Proven ability to partner with executive leadership and manage a small team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly management reporting pack and own month-end close across the full P&L and balance sheet.
• Act as a finance partner to executive leaders, providing revenue, margin and customer insights.
• Take ownership of trust accounting compliance, including records, reconciliations and reporting.
• Oversee insurance coverage, contract management and liaising with Group legal and external advisors.
• Lead year-end audit preparation and maintain strong internal controls.
• Represent Finance as SME on initiatives e.g., Finance Systems implementation and AI-driven process improvements.

Skills

CA/CPA designation

Month-end close

Statutory reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Financial analysis

Education

CA/CPA designation

Job description

Citation Group is seeking an experienced Finance Controller to own the Australian finance function and report to the CFO, with two direct reports. You will partner with executive leaders locally and in the UK on BAU and strategic projects.

This role requires running month-end close for P&L and balance sheet, delivering insights on revenue, margins and customer retention, and overseeing trust accounting and year-end audit activities. A proactive, process-improvement mindset is essential.