Strategic CFO: Growth, Compliance & Automation

SUBCO; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (3 days in office, 2

From home

Job summary

SUBCO is seeking an experienced Group Chief Financial Officer to join our Executive Team, reporting to the Co-CEOs. You will build and lead a high-calibre finance function supporting $3+ billion of infrastructure projects across the Indo-Pacific, establishing robust systems and governance to enable rapid growth.

You will drive automation, consolidate reporting, and oversee cross-border tax and regulatory compliance while partnering on strategic decisions and capital planning.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification (non-negotiable).
• Tenure as CFO of a multi-national, multi-entity enterprise (capital-intensive industries highly regarded).
• Deep technical expertise in financial reporting standards, group consolidation, statutory compliance and audit processes.
• Proven track record designing and implementing financial controls frameworks, policies and governance structures in complex organisations.
• Experience selecting, implementing or transforming ERP and financial reporting platforms, with a focus on data integrity and process automation.
• Multi-jurisdiction financial reporting and tax compliance experience, including familiarity with Australian tax consolidation rules, transfer pricing and cross-border obligations.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a world-class finance team setting the standard for rigour, transparency and accountability across the organisation.
• Establish and maintain robust financial controls, governance frameworks and compliance processes.
• Own the integrity of financial reporting, including group consolidation and regulatory filings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Lead design and implementation of finance systems, processes and data architecture for reliable reporting and scalability.
• Oversee tax strategy and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Drive financial risk identification, mitigation and internal controls to safeguard assets.
• Partner with Co-CEOs and the Executive Team on financial strategy and major business decisions.
• Manage relationships with auditors, lenders, and regulatory stakeholders.

Skills

CFO experience

Financial reporting

ERP implementation

Data-driven finance

Stakeholder management

Strategic leadership

Education

CA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

ERP platforms

Job description

The internet's backbone isn't in the cloud. It's on the ocean floor, and we put it there.

When a video call connects Sydney to Singapore in under 100 milliseconds, or a cloud file reaches the other side of the world in the blink of an eye, that’s undersea cable infrastructure at work. SUBCO designs, builds and operates high-capacity submarine cable systems linking Australia to Asia, the United States, and beyond.

In September 2026, we announced the APX programme; three hypercable systems spanning over 40,000 kilometres. The single largest subsea build ever undertaken by a carrier in the Indo-Pacific.

With $3 billion in infrastructure projects underway, SUBCO is not a startup finding its feet. We're not a slow-moving incumbent watching from the sidelines. We're an Australian, founder-led company scaling fast, doing work that shapes how entire regions connect to the global digital economy. And right now, we're building the team to make it happen!

The Opportunity

SUBCO is seeking an experienced Group Chief Financial Officer to join our Executive Team. Reporting directly to the Co-CEOs, you will build and lead a world-class finance function that supports the deployment of $3+ billion in infrastructure projects across the Indo-Pacific region.

This is a foundational role at a critical inflection point. You'll establish robust financial systems, processes, and controls, and drive automation across the function. You'll integrate financial insights into strategic decisions, and ensure we have the governance, rigour, and foresight to support rapid growth. Your work will directly enable SUBCO's ability to execute complex, capital-intensive submarine cable projects while maintaining financial discipline and transparency.

This role can be located in either Brisbane or Melbourne.

What You’ll Do

• Build and lead a world-class finance team setting the standard for rigour, transparency and accountability across the organisation
• Establish and maintain robust financial controls, governance frameworks and compliance processes appropriate for a complex, multi-entity, multi-jurisdictional group
• Own the integrity of financial reporting, including group consolidation, statutory accounts and regulatory filings , ensuring accuracy, timeliness and full compliance with applicable standards
• Lead the design and implementation of finance systems, processes and data architecture that underpin reliable reporting, auditability and scalability as the business grows
• Oversee tax strategy and compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Drive financial risk identification, mitigation and internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure regulatory compliance
• Partner with Co-CEOs, Chief Strategy & Capital Officer and the broader Executive Team on financial strategy and major business decisions, brining controls-minded perspective to strategic planning
• Manage critical relationships with auditors, lenders, and regulatory stakeholders, ensuring confidence in the organisation’s financial position and reporting
• Lead transformation within the finance function modernising and automating systems, embedding operational excellence and building the team’s capability to support a rapidly scaling enterprise

About you

• CA/CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification (non-negotiable), with a strong grounding in financial accounting and external reporting
• Demonstrated tenure as a CFO of a multi-national, multi-entity enterprise (capital-intensive industries highly regarded)
• Deep technical expertise in financial reporting standards, group consolidation, statutory compliance and audit processes
• Proven track record designing and implementing financial controls frameworks, policies and governance structures in complex organisations
• Experience selecting, implementing or transforming ERP and financial reporting platforms, with a focus on data integrity and process automation
• Multi-jurisdiction financial reporting and tax compliance experience, including familiarity with Australian tax consolidation rules, transfer pricing and cross-border obligations
• Ability to operate strategically and hands-on in a small team environment
• Strong stakeholder management experience; able to manage relationships with auditors, lenders, regulatory stakeholders and executive peers
• Proven ability to build, scale and professionalise finance teams, instilling discipline and a culture of accuracy and continuous improvement.

Why you’ll love working at SUBCO

• Work alongside industry thought leaders, and contribute to infrastructure projects critical to Australia’s future
• Hybrid work model (3 days in office, 2 from home)
• Birthday day off, need we say more?
• Flex Leave – 5 additional days for life admin, health check-ups, family events, volunteering, study and/or personal development
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Company paid coffee and snacks to fuel your best work
• Tenure rewards at key milestones; we celebrate the long game!