Senior Financial Controller - Flexible Hours & Impact

Sutton Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive package

Potential equity/shares

Job summary

Sutton Recruitment is seeking a senior financial leader in Canberra to succeed the retiring Financial Controller. The role combines hands-on accounting with strategic oversight, reporting to the Managing Director.

You will manage budgets, monthly reporting, cash flow, payroll, compliance, and year-end obligations, leading a small team and working closely with Directors to sustain long-term growth.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualified with demonstrated senior financial management experience, ideally in contracting or project-based business.
• Ability to communicate financials in clear layman's terms to senior staff and Directors.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and monitoring of annual budgets and strategic planning.
• Monthly management reporting with deep-dive into business drivers.
• Cash flow management.
• Day-to-day financial management including accounts processing and payroll.
• Preparation and presentation of Board reporting.
• Management of year-end audit and taxation obligations.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Financial management

Budgeting

Payroll

Education

CA/CPA qualified

Job description

Sutton Recruitment is seeking a senior financial leader in Canberra to succeed the retiring Financial Controller. The role combines hands-on accounting with strategic oversight, reporting to the Managing Director.

You will manage budgets, monthly reporting, cash flow, payroll, compliance, and year-end obligations, leading a small team and working closely with Directors to sustain long-term growth.