Financial control and reporting recruitment made simple

Q: Do you provide temporary staff for year-end reporting and audits?

Absolutely. The ''EOFY'' (End of Financial Year) and audit season are peak times for our business. We can provide contract Financial Accountants and Reporting Specialists to assist with preparing statutory accounts, managing audit queries, and clearing reconciliations to ensure you meet your ASIC deadlines.

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In a tightly regulated Australian business environment, accuracy and governance are non-negotiable. Organisations rely on robust financial control to protect assets, ensure compliance with ASIC and AASB standards, and provide a true picture of financial health. As a leading specialist recruitment agency, Robert Half connects you with the financial control and reporting talent necessary to safeguard your business. Our network of pre-vetted experts is ready to deliver precision from day one.

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Why choose Robert Half as your financial control and reporting recruitment agency

As regulatory scrutiny increases and reporting deadlines tighten, the demand for technically skilled financial controllers and reporting specialists remains high across Australia. Businesses are looking for professionals who do more than just balance the books. Organisations need experts who can manage complex consolidations, navigate changing accounting standards (IFRS/AASB), and implement rigorous internal controls.

Financial control and reporting recruitment experts

Financial Controller

Oversees the entire finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and robust internal controls while partnering with executive leadership. Learn more

Finance Manager

Responsible for the day-to-day management of the finance team, overseeing month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and operational financial control. Learn more

Financial Accountant

Manages the consolidation of financial results across multiple entities, ensuring intercompany reconciliations and group reporting meet statutory requirements. Learn more

Credit Controller

Manages the accounts receivable ledger, ensures timely collection of outstanding debts, sets customer credit limits, and reduces commercial bad debt exposure for the business. Learn more

Credit Manager

Manages the accounts receivable ledger, ensures timely collection of outstanding debts, sets customer credit limits, and reduces commercial bad debt exposure for the business. Learn more

Internal Audit Manager

Evaluates and improves the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes to ensure operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. Learn more

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Ready to hire? We’re ready to help.

Every business is unique and so are your hiring challenges. Whether you need a permanent financial controller or a financial reporting professional for contract roles, we create tailored recruitment solutions based on your unique needs.

Contract talent

Quickly expand your team with short- and long-term finance and accounting professionals. Learn more

Permanent talent

Access our network of pre-screened, permanent accounting and finance professionals across Australia. Learn more

Executive search

Our retained search experts can identify senior finance executives and CFOs who can help lead your company forward. Learn more

How we help you hire financial control and reporting talent

Hiring for financial control requires more than just finding someone who can use Excel. You need professionals with proven technical expertise and the resilience to handle audit pressure. Our consultants make it simple by connecting you with candidates who are qualified and tested. Here is how our process works:

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We start by understanding your governance needs. Are you a large organisation requiring complex statutory reporting, or a growing SME needing a hands-on controller? We meet with you to define the specific qualifications (CA/CPA), technical skills, and systems experience required.

Select and screen

Our specialist recruiters use deep local market knowledge to identify the best-fit candidates. We handle the pre-vetting, including verifying CA/CPA memberships, testing knowledge of Australian accounting standards, and assessing audit management experience. You receive a shortlist of professionals who ensure accuracy and compliance.

Hire with confidence

We manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from coordinating interviews to providing salary benchmarking for technical finance roles. Whether you are hiring for a critical year-end project or a permanent leadership position, our streamlined process ensures you secure the right talent without delay.

About our financial control and reporting recruiters

If you’re looking for experts in financial control and reporting recruitment, you’re in the right place. Don’t take our word for it. 9 out of 10 customers would recommend us to their colleagues and friends*. Also check out our Google Reviews to find out more about how we have helped clients and candidates. These reviews are available for our local offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Melbourne South East. 

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Frequently asked questions

While the titles are often used interchangeably, a Financial Controller typically has a stronger focus on compliance, statutory reporting, and technical control, whereas a Finance Manager often has a broader operational remit that may include day-to-day team management and management accounting. Robert Half recruits effectively for both.

What is the difference between a Financial Controller and a Finance Manager?

Absolutely. The "EOFY" (End of Financial Year) and audit season are peak times for our business. We can provide contract Financial Accountants and Reporting Specialists to assist with preparing statutory accounts, managing audit queries, and clearing reconciliations to ensure you meet your ASIC deadlines.

Do you provide temporary staff for year-end reporting and audits?

For these technical roles, a CA (Chartered Accountant) or CPA (Certified Practising Accountant) qualification is considered the gold standard in Australia. Depending on the seniority, you may also look for experience with specific ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite, as well as a strong understanding of current AASB and IFRS standards.

What qualifications should I look for in financial control candidates?

We understand that a vacancy in financial control can create significant risk. For interim or contract support, we can often have a qualified professional onsite within 24–48 hours. For permanent roles, such as a Financial Controller, we typically present a vetted shortlist within 2–4 weeks.

How quickly can you fill a critical vacancy in financial control?

Yes. We have a dedicated pool of candidates with specific experience in the ASX regulatory environment. These professionals understand the rigorous requirements regarding continuous disclosure, half-year and full-year reporting, and corporate governance principles required by public companies.

Can you help us hire for roles requiring ASX-listed experience?

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