Senior Financial Controller: Statutory Reporting & Advisory

Absolute Executive Recruitment Pty Ltd; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in Australia is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead statutory reporting and provide technical advisory. This high-profile role involves influencing senior commercial decisions, navigating complex stakeholder relationships, and demonstrating empathetic leadership for a dynamic team. Candidates must be CA/CPA qualified with a proven track record in a complex organization.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in statutory reporting, technical accounting, and audit processes.
• Demonstrated ability in leading high-performing teams.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team for statutory reporting and audit committee processes.
• Act as a key technical advisor consulted by senior stakeholders.
• Provide expert assessments on deals and contracts.

Skills

Strong stakeholder management

Technical accounting expertise

Empathetic leadership

Commercial decision making

Ability to manage change

Education

CA / CPA qualification

Job description

A leading infrastructure firm in Australia is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead statutory reporting and provide technical advisory. This high-profile role involves influencing senior commercial decisions, navigating complex stakeholder relationships, and demonstrating empathetic leadership for a dynamic team. Candidates must be CA/CPA qualified with a proven track record in a complex organization.