Global R2R Controller: Standards & Automation Lead

AXR Recruitment & Search; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 230,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

AXR Recruitment & Search is seeking a seasoned Financial Controller to own the global record-to-report process across numerous countries and currencies. The role reports to the GM Finance and sits within a structure supported by senior finance leadership.

You will refresh and standardise the R2R framework, drive month-end close, and oversee balance sheet stewardship with a focus on high‑risk areas. Engagement with an offshore SSC and automation initiatives are key elements.

Qualifications

• Established senior finance leader with strong R2R background.
• Experience in audit and controllership roles within large listed businesses.
• Proven ability to set and enforce global R2R standards across multiple countries and currencies.
• Experience with offshore/shared services models and driving performance from outsourcing.
• International/multi-currency exposure and ability to navigate complex intercompany transactions.

Responsibilities

• Refresh global R2R standards covering month-end close, journals, reconciliations and intercompany activity.
• Define global standards and ensure adherence across teams and regions.
• Oversee balance sheet with targeted reviews of high-risk items and aging items clearance.
• Own R2R control framework, including segregation of duties.
• Address internal audit findings related to R2R, driving root-cause analysis.
• Drive automation in journals and intercompany processes; collaborate with transformation lead on AI opportunities.
• Lead a network of finance teams relying on the standards, with one direct report.

Skills

End-to-end R2R

Audit background

Global standards

Offshore SSC experience

Multi-currency exposure

Oracle

BlackLine

EPM

Excel

Tools

Oracle

BlackLine

EPM

Excel

Job description

AXR Recruitment & Search is seeking a seasoned Financial Controller to own the global record-to-report process across numerous countries and currencies. The role reports to the GM Finance and sits within a structure supported by senior finance leadership.

You will refresh and standardise the R2R framework, drive month-end close, and oversee balance sheet stewardship with a focus on high‑risk areas. Engagement with an offshore SSC and automation initiatives are key elements.