Financial Controller - 12 month Fixed-Term Contract

a&co Recruitment Partners Pty Ltd; South Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Alderman is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join the finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the CFO, you will oversee financial accounting, planning and reporting, budgeting, forecasting, taxation, treasury and accounts receivable functions.

As a senior leader, you will partner with the CFO, Managing Partner and executive committee to provide trusted financial insight, strengthen governance and support informed strategic decisions across the firm.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification and a Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years’ post‑graduate experience in a senior finance or financial control role.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with executives and committees.
• Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Proven leadership of a finance team and ability to foster continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of accounting standards and Australian taxation requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial systems and reporting platforms.
• Experience in a professional services or partnership environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial planning and reporting: monthly statements, budgets, rolling forecasts and management packs.
• Lead financial accounting, compliance, taxation obligations, BAS/FBT, and audit processes.
• Provide financial analysis and commercial advice to CFO, partners and executives.
• Manage treasury, liquidity, banking relationships and debt covenants.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable, WIP and collections; drive credit management improvements.
• Champion Delegation of Authority, policy compliance and financial controls.
• Lead and develop the Finance and Accounts Receivable teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and reporting.

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Bachelor of Commerce / Accounting

Tools

Financial systems

Budgeting platforms

Reporting tools

Job description

Lead financial performance. Deliver commercial insight. Make an impact.

Piper Alderman is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to join the finance team on a 12 month fixed-term contract.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the firm's financial accounting, planning and reporting, budgeting, forecasting, taxation, treasury and accounts receivable functions.

Working closely with the CFO, Managing Partner, Partners and executive leadership team, you will provide trusted financial insight, strengthen financial governance and support informed commercial decision-making across the firm.

About the Role

As Financial Controller, you will take ownership of a broad range of financial management and operational responsibilities, including:

• Financial planning and reporting: Oversee monthly financial statements, annual budgets, rolling forecasts, cash flow projections and management reporting packs.
• Financial accounting and compliance: Manage month-end close, annual financial statements, accounting policies, taxation obligations, BAS and FBT reporting, and external audit processes.
• Commercial and strategic support: Provide financial analysis and commercial advice to the CFO, Managing Partner, Finance Committee and executive leadership team.
• Treasury and cash flow management: Manage liquidity, banking relationships, financing obligations, debt covenants and cash flow planning.
• Accounts receivable and credit management: Lead the Accounts Receivable team, oversee WIP and debtor recoverability, and drive continuous improvement in credit management and collections.
• Governance and risk: Champion the firm's Delegation of Authority framework, ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures, and oversee financial approvals and controls.
• People leadership: Lead, support and develop the Finance and Accounts Receivable team, building technical capability, accountability and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Systems and process improvement: Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and operational processes.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• CA or CPA qualification and a Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting or equivalent relevant degree.
• A minimum of 10 years' post-graduate experience in a senior finance or financial control role.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to work effectively with Partners, committees, executives and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial analysis.
• Proven people leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, develop and engage a finance team.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, their practical application and Australian taxation requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems, reporting tools and budgeting and forecasting platforms.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgement and maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive financial information.
• Experience within a professional services or partnership environment would be advantageous.

Why Join Piper Alderman?

Piper Alderman offers the opportunity to work in a respected professional services firm in a role with broad financial responsibility and meaningful engagement with senior leadership.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Partner closely with the CFO and senior leadership team on financial and commercial matters.
• Influence financial performance, reporting quality and business decision-making.
• Lead and develop a team while contributing to continuous improvement across finance operations.
• Apply your expertise across a diverse range of financial management, governance and operational responsibilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior finance professional who thrives in a complex professional services environment, combines strong technical expertise with commercial acumen, and enjoys leading and developing a high-performing team.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence.