Group Financial Controller | Private Equity | $230,000 - $260,000 + STI

ThompsonCook; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 230,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

ThompsonCook in Melbourne is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead the global financial control function for a private equity-backed technology company. You will partner with the CFO, CEO and PE head office to drive governance, reporting and financial performance across multiple regions.

Role requires ownership of accounting policy, tax, treasury and payroll, with oversight of audits, M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration.

Qualifications

• CA qualification or equivalent, ideally complemented by a Big 4 or leading mid-tier experience.
• Experience in a senior financial leadership position within a global, high-growth company.
• Strong technical accounting credentials including IFRS and multinational consolidations.
• Proven track record leading global group and local statutory audits.
• Experience supporting M&A activity and post-acquisition integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global financial control function and consolidate across jurisdictions.
• Oversee group reporting, accounting, tax, treasury and payroll.
• Manage audits with external auditors and ensure robust governance.
• Drive the finance systems, processes, automation and internal controls.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Global leadership

Audits

Education

CA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Group Financial Controller | Private Equity | $230,000 - $260,000 + STI

• Lead the global financial control function of a high growth technology company
• Melbourne based | Partner with an impressive CFO, CEO and PE head office
• Suited to a technically outstanding finance leader with international experience

• Lead the global financial control function of a high growth technology company
• Melbourne based | Partner with an impressive CFO, CEO and PE head office
• Suited to a technically outstanding finance leader with international experience

The Opportunity

This is a brilliant opportunity to become the Group Financial Controller of an established, private equity backed technology company with a significant global presence. The business operates across Australia, Southeast Asia, the US and EMEA and has an exciting growth agenda. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will play a pivotal role in leading the global financial control function, ensuring the finance infrastructure, systems and processes are positioned to support the continued growth of the business. This is a broad leadership mandate with exposure to the executive team, private equity investors and M&A activity.

The Challenge

As the Group Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the global financial reporting, accounting, tax, treasury and payroll functions. You will lead and develop an established finance team and act as a trusted partner to the CFO on financial performance, governance and risk.

Some core priorities for the role will include:

• Leading the global financial reporting function, ensuring accurate and timely consolidated financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions
• Owning the group accounting policy framework, including complex technical accounting matters and SaaS revenue recognition
• Leading the global group audit and local statutory audits, managing relationships with external auditors
• Overseeing global tax compliance, transfer pricing and relationships with external tax advisers
• Managing group treasury, liquidity, banking relationships, debt facilities, covenant compliance and foreign exchange exposure
• Overseeing the global payroll function, ensuring appropriate controls, compliance and operational efficiency
• Supporting the CFO with M&A due diligence and leading post acquisition financial integration across systems, controls and reporting
• Driving continuous improvement across finance systems, processes, automation and the internal control environment
• Leading and developing a high performing global finance team
• Ensuring strong corporate governance and compliance across the group

The Expertise

This opportunity is appropriate for a technically outstanding and ambitious finance leader with experience operating within a complex, international business. Ideally you will possess:

• CA qualification or equivalent, ideally complemented by a grounding in a Big 4 or leading mid-tier accounting firm
• Experience operating in a senior financial leadership position within a global, high growth company
• Strong technical accounting credentials, including a deep understanding of IFRS and complex multinational consolidations
• A proven track record of leading global group and local statutory audits
• Broad financial control experience encompassing financial reporting, tax, treasury and payroll across multiple jurisdictions
• Experience supporting M&A activity, including financial due diligence and post acquisition integration
• Proven ability to lead, develop and retain high calibre finance talent across multiple geographies
• A hands-on, delivery-focused approach and a character and values set suited to a dynamic, ambitious and fast-paced culture
• The presence, judgement and communication skills to effectively partner with the CFO and executive team