<p><strong>Your opportunity:<br /></strong></p><p>If you've already made the move from Big 4 / mid-tier and you're looking for a position that will accelerate your career towards FC / FM then this position will give you that and more.</p><p>You'll join a PE backed business that is growing and being guided by experienced leadership. They're fully invested in continuing your development and seeing you get exposure to how a business grows.</p><p>You'll build on your technical capability, grow your commercial acumen with exposure to acquisitions and integrations, and enhance your systems capability playing a role in an ERP implementation.</p><p>Whilst they're a busy business, you won't be buried. You'll work closely with a strong Group Financial Controller, with exposure across finance, FP&A and audit.</p><p>1-day WFH post probation.</p><p><strong>Your duties:</strong></p><p>This role has been built properly. It's not a "prepare journals and stay in your lane" type of position. It's a review-level, control-focused role in a business that is growing, changing and doing interesting things. </p><p>You'll sit in a high-performing finance team and take ownership across:</p><ul><li>Review of complex journals, consolidations and intercompany</li><li>Month-end governance, ensuring accuracy and timeliness</li><li>Statutory and management reporting (review + support)</li><li>Acquisition accounting and new entity integration</li><li>ERP implementation: testing, validation, improvement</li><li>Acting as a senior point of contact for audit</li></ul><p>There are no direct reports, but this is very clearly a step toward Finance Manager / Financial Controller capability. <br /> <br /> <strong>What you bring:</strong></p><ul><li>CA / CPA qualified</li><li>Trained in Big 4 / Mid-tier audit</li><li>Strong technical grounding, but able apply it in a commercial environment</li><li>Comfortable in a business that is moving: you embrace growth & change</li><li>A mindset that leans toward ownership, not task completion</li></ul><p><strong>Apply Today</strong></p><p>Submit your CV directly via email to Stewart Selwood on [email protected] or by pressing the Apply button.</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c3Rld2FydC5zZWx3b29kLjc2NzU3LjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>About the Role </strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">We've partnered with a well-established, VC-backed, growing technology business based on the Gold Coast. You will manage a team of 6 that is close-knit, stable, and down-to-earth, with a strong focus on delivering quality work and taking pride in what they do. They value accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">With global offices, they continue to expand, with new locations opening soon.This is an excellent opportunity to gain global exposure while working as the most senior finance professional locally. You will work closely with both local leadership and international stakeholders.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">This role is initially a six-month contract with the potential to transition into a permanent position.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">You will receive a complete handover of duties therefore setting you up for success.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Your Responsibilities</strong></p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Overseeing the June financial year-end</li><li>Managing the audit alongside the incumbent and professional services firms, ensuring all audit requirements are met</li><li>Working with professional services firms to ensure all tax compliance obligations are fulfilled</li><li>Overseeing the finance team (AP, AR, payroll, bookkeeper, and collections)</li><li>Ensuring all statutory reporting is accurate and compliant</li><li>Managing, reporting, and submitting month-end results to overseas headquarters</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Who You Are</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">We're looking for someone who leads from the front and sets a strong example, with the ability to effectively guide and support the team. You will be systems-savvy, with experience using a large ERP system, and possess strong technical accounting knowledge, along with a continuous improvement mindset.</p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>CA or CPA qualified</li><li>Proven experience as a Finance Manager or Financial Controller</li><li>Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Experience with large ERP systems is highly advantageous</li><li>Solid understanding of Australian tax and compliance requirements</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Interview Process</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">This is a three-stage interview process, with the initial interview conducted via Microsoft Teams.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Apply Today</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Submit your CV directly to [email protected] or click the "Apply" button.</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2lhcmFuLnZpY2tlcnMuMjMxMTQuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>The Company </strong></p><p>A well established, fast evolving financial services organisation with operations across Australia and New Zealand is seeking an experienced Company Secretary & Governance Manager to play a pivotal role in its legal and governance function.</p><p>This position reports to the Head of Legal & Group Company Secretary and works closely with Boards, Committees, Executive leadership and Shareholders across the group. It is ideally suited to a senior governance professional who enjoys combining technical precision with influence, judgement and strong stakeholder engagement.</p><p><strong><br /> The Role</strong></p><p>This is a broad, high impact role responsible for the effective operation of company secretarial and governance activities across a complex, multi entity structure.</p><p>You will take ownership of Board and Committee processes, help shape governance practices across the group, and provide trusted support to senior stakeholders, while remaining actively involved in the execution of core company secretarial work.</p><p><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Lead company secretarial and governance support across multiple entities in Australia and New Zealand</li><li>Plan, coordinate and support Board and Committee meetings, including preparation of materials, agendas, minutes and action tracking</li><li>Partner with the Group Company Secretary to strengthen and evolve governance frameworks, including charters, delegations, reporting and templates</li><li>Manage statutory obligations, corporate registers and regulatory filings (with support from external registry providers)</li><li>Oversee the integrity and management of corporate records, board materials and shareholder documentation</li><li>Support shareholder engagement and approval processes, including resolutions and formal reporting</li><li>Mentor and support internal stakeholders involved in governance and company secretarial activity</li></ul><p><strong><br /> About You</strong></p><p><strong>You will likely bring:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven hands on company secretarial experience within a multi entity or group structure</li><li>Extensive exposure to senior level Board and Committee interactions, including high quality minute taking</li><li>A track record of improving governance frameworks rather than simply administering them</li><li>Strong organisational capability, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities</li><li>A pragmatic, collaborative approach and a genuine interest in governance that works in practice</li></ul><p> <br /> <strong>Why Consider This Opportunity?</strong></p><ul><li>Senior role with real visibility and influence across the business</li><li>Direct exposure to engaged Boards and executives</li><li>Opportunity to shape governance in a growing, evolving group</li><li>Strong leadership and support from an experienced Head of Legal</li><li>Brisbane based position with national and cross border reach</li></ul><p> </p><p>If you're looking for a senior CoSec role that balances leadership, substance and hands on involvement, this position offers a compelling next step.</p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFycmVuLktpbmdzdG9uLjYxNTgyLjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
