Controller, International Networks, Australia

Paramount is a global media and entertainment organisation with some of the best known and loved brands in the world. Employing over 1,700 people locally, and a further 25,000+ globally, we deliver premium content through multiple platforms for the young (and the young at heart of course!).

We pride ourselves on creating content that gets people talking. What’s more, you’ll find all these great shows (and more) on our free-to-air channels (10, 10 Bold, 10 Peach, Nickelodeon), our digital platform 10 Play that also includes a vast array of Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV known as FAST channels (including numerous MTV and Nickelodeon channels), and our subscription video on demand service Paramount+.  

This is a permanent full-time role based in SYDNEY (hybrid work model) 

Enough about us! What you’ll do as the Australia Controller: 

As part of the Paramount Global Controllers team, this highly visible role is responsible for all the Controllers activities in Australia. The core responsibilities include the timely and accurate statutory accounting of the various legal entities, external industry reporting, tax compliance, as well as all monthly, quarterly, and annual internal reporting.  

Functions will also include: 

• Lead and develop a team of 3 professionals based in Australia
• Overall responsibility for Statutory Account preparation for the 3 key Australian entities
• Act as the principal contact with external audit teams for annual audits and financial statements preparation, resolving any barriers to completion in a timely manner
• Month end / Quarter end / Year End reporting, including the month end close process, PY variance reporting, Balance Sheet Flux reporting, Hub packs, and some balance sheet review.
• Support Global Tax team for all local tax reporting
• Support systems implementations (S4 Hana) and process change and process improvement
• Coordination locally on all treasury issues.
• Coordination with the internal Compliance team
• Key interface between the Controllers team and Finance team; and other global finance functions including RTR, PTP, Expenses, and Payroll.
• Responsibility for Statistics returns (ABS)

What are we looking for in a Controller? What’s important?  

• CA Qualified, ‘big four’ background & commercial finance experience
• SAP or similar ERP experience required along with MS Office Suite
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in accounting, including leading and developing a team
• Audit and statutory reporting experience essential
• Both IFRS (Australia) and USGAAP practical experience with ability to write accounting papers as needed.
• Experience working with the ATO, Tax consultants, Fringe Benefit tax, etc.
• Experience working within complex multinational entities with offshore shared services and, preferably with a US parent company
• A focused and effective leader, providing guidance to an eager team of professionals
• Ability to recognise and adapt communication style relevant to the situation at hand
• Ability to prioritise and execute time management in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate at a senior level internally (local management) and externally (at Partner level)
• Flexibility to meet with individuals in various time zones when required

Why Paramount?

This role has high visibility across the global organisation providing an excellent opportunity to interact and collaborate with senior leadership across the wider business. Working in a content-driven business with industry-leading professionals provides for a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Locally, our Australian business has a well-recognised company culture and benefits from being a part of a global media & entertainment organisation.

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Paramount embraces differences and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of factors such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property or birth. These grounds also include age, nationality, marital status, disability, place of residence and sexual orientation. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia’s First Peoples, and the Traditional Custodians of the land where we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging, and we are proud to live in a country which is home to the world’s oldest living cultures.