Finance Manager

Lawson Elliott Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Superannuation

Job summary

Lawson Elliott Recruitment is seeking a Finance Manager for a fast-paced funds manager in Sydney. The role reports to the Senior Finance Manager and offers strong career development and mentorship within a high-growth environment.

You will be responsible for month and year-end close across the funds portfolio, management accounts, statutory statements, and stakeholder reporting, with tax and audit coordination as part of your remit.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a large, complex organisation.
• Experience in funds management is preferred.
• Strong communication across all levels of the business.

Responsibilities

• Manage month/year end close across the funds portfolio.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and fund performance reporting.
• Coordinate/review annual statutory financial statements.
• Prepare reports and financial analysis for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with tax compliance and tax reporting requirements.
• Calculate/review unit pricing and investor distributions.
• Manage external audit processes and respond to auditor queries.

Skills

Month end close

Management accounting

Fund performance reporting

Audit coordination

Stakeholder communication

Financial analysis

Education

CA/CPA qualified

Job description

Highly successful dynamic fund manager with a strong track record of growth

Exceptional career advancement opportunity - supported by experienced mentors

$130k - $140k + Super + Bonus

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, dynamic fund manager offering exceptional career development prospects. Following a period of significant growth, the business has continued to invest in its strong culture, supported by an experienced leadership team with extensive industry expertise.

Due to a promotion, this exciting Finance Manager role has become available. Reporting into the Senior Finance Manager, you will be responsible for:

Manage month/ year end close across the funds portfolio

Prepare monthly management accounts and fund performance reporting

Coordinate/ review annual statutory financial statements

Prepare reports and financial analysis for internal and external stakeholders

Assist with tax compliance, trust distribution calculations and tax reporting requirements

Calculate/ review unit pricing and investor distributions

Manage external audit processes and facilitate auditor queries

You will have 5+ years' experience with a large complex organisation, preferably in the funds management sector. You will also be CA/CPA qualified and be highly driven, collaborative, and eager to learn, with the ability to influence stakeholders through strong communication across all levels of the business.