Group Financial Controller | Funds Management | $180kp-$210kp

• Funds management firm | CBD office | Hybrid model
• Engage with distinguished ELT | Progressive & innovative investor
• $180,000 - $210,000 package + STI | Successor to CFO & COO

The Opportunity

This is a brilliant opportunity to be the Group Financial Controller for the Australian region of a successful global Funds Management firm with an excellent reputation and enviable track record of success.

The Challenge

A career defining role for a finance executive who is energised to lead a medium sized Funds Management finance team whilst also having accounting oversight of the firms portfolio companies. The role will be challenging and exciting as you are overseeing the finance function while also being directly involved in commercial matters and providing support to the executives to assist in strategic decision making. 

Working with the executive team, your responsibilities will include:

• Continue to develop, review and maintain the preparation of timely financial and management reports for the firm
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior management based on superior financial analysis and forecasts
• Oversee the audit processes and assist the team with financial accounts preparation as required
• Build, maintain and implement effective financial polices, procedures and controls performance framework for the firm
• Financial risk management and the development of risk mitigation strategies
• Support the investment team and advisors on transactions and divestments
• Partner closely with the Taxation Manager to develop structuring strategies and compliance with regulations
• Take a lead role in driving change and improvements in systems and processes throughout the firm

The ExpertiseIt is a given that you will be an experienced finance executive with a proven financial controls background in financial services/Funds Management. You will be excited by the opportunity to work in a rapidly expanding progressive and contemporary global Funds Management firm with a clear focus on sustainable and innovative investment strategies.

Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

• Ideally, you are a chartered accountant and started your career with PwC, KPMG, Deloitte or EY. You have since been working in a Funds Management or private equity firm
• Possibly, you are a Senior Manager level CA from PwC, KPMG, Deloitte or EY and looking to make your first move into industry 
• It is a given that you will have superior financial and statutory reporting experience, be a strong communicator and enjoy stakeholder management
• High achievement drive with a flair for process improvement
• Will relish the opportunity to lead and develop a collegiate team of qualified accountants

The Next StepIf this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, or a copy of the position description, please call Jimmy Carruthers for a confidential discussion on 0436 326 ***.
Or alternatively please apply per the link below.

ThompsonCook | We Only Do Accounting | Focused on Melbourne and Sydney