<p><strong>Why You Should Apply:<br /></strong></p><p>You'll step into a newly created Finance Manager role, working closely with an experienced CFO who genuinely backs their team. You'll have real autonomy, exposure to senior leadership and private equity, and the opportunity to shape how a growing, multi-entity business runs its finance function, not just maintain what's already there.</p><p>You'll develop on your management skills and you'll grow your career in a PE backed environment that comes with further opportunities across an impressive portfolio.</p><p>Add to that 2 days WFH, a mature approach to flexibility (the CFO is very vocal about the need for work/life balance) this becomes a very compelling next step in your career.</p><p><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></p><p>Following a period of growth through acquisition, the business is now at the point where finance needs to go to the next level.<br />That means alignment of systems, reporting that supports decision-making, clear processes and controls, and a finance team working as one.</p><p>This role has been created to support that journey. You'll work side by side with the CFO, COO and private equity stakeholders to strengthen the finance function, while supporting ongoing growth.<br /><br /> This is a hands-on, end-to-end Finance Manager role with real influence:</p><ul><li>Owning month end across multiple entities</li><li>Leading management reporting, budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Managing cashflow forecasting (short-term and 12-month views)</li><li>Strengthening controls, policies and procedures</li><li>Ensuring compliance across AASB, tax, payroll tax, BAS/IAS, WorkCover and multi-state requirements</li><li>Overseeing AP, AR, billing, collections and payroll</li><li>Partnering with operational teams to improve billing accuracy, utilisation and revenue forecasting</li><li>Driving systems and process improvement (including automation)</li><li>Working with a third-party accounting firm on optimisation initiatives</li><li>Supporting acquisition integration, new sites and future growth</li><li>Leading, mentoring and developing a small but important finance team</li><li>Preparing board reporting, executive packs and financial insights for senior leadership and PE owners</li></ul><p><strong>Who You Are:</strong></p><p>You're a strong Senior Accountant ready to step into a Finance Manager role, or you're an existing Finance Manager from an SME environment, and it is essential that you're comfortable operating in a PE-backed environment.<br />You're confident with multi-entity accounting and month end and you have a solid understanding of payroll tax.<br />You enjoy systems, process improvement and making things work better. You're a people-focused leader and it is essential that you're a clear, confident communicator.<br /> <br /><strong>Apply Today<br /></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/c3Rld2FydC5zZWx3b29kLjM3MTk4LjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Your opportunity:<br /></strong>Are you looking for a genuinely broad Finance Manager role where you can get close to the assets, the numbers and the decision-making alongside leadership?<br /> You will get exposure to a wide range of accounting and commercial activities: it's a role packed with variety and challenge, you'll get opportunities for career development, work on large projects and investment opportunities, and work with some of the most respected leaders in their field.</p><p>You will join a large, privately owned Australian business that is well established, stable, and led by vastly experienced owners who know their industry inside and out.</p><p>You'll join a QLD finance team of 6, within a 20+ national finance function. Parking is available onsite. </p><p><strong>What you'll do:<br /></strong>Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is a broad and hands-on Finance Manager role responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial operations across the Queensland portfolio while partnering closely with various stakeholders.</p><p>You will:</p><ul><li>Take ownership of month-end reporting including journals, reconciliations and management accounts</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting and cashflow oversight across assets and development projects</li><li>Partner with centre management and development teams on performance, cost tracking and analysis</li><li>Manage lending schedules, debt-related reporting, term deposits and bank guarantees</li><li>Assist with consolidated group reporting requirements</li><li>Oversee AP/AR processes and provide cover where required</li><li>Support job costing, development feasibilities and cashflow updates within Cheops</li><li>Liaise with auditors and tax advisors</li><li>Drive process improvements and ongoing system enhancements</li></ul><p><strong>About you:<br /></strong>You will likely have 3-5 years' experience in a similar accounting or finance role and be CA/CPA qualified (or working towards).</p><p>Construction, property, or relatable industries will translate strongly. You'll be comfortable operating in a lean team, enjoy variety and be confident engaging with operational stakeholders and senior leadership.</p><p>Strong technical foundations across reporting, reconciliations, cashflow and debt-related items are essential. Just as important is a proactive communication style and a mindset geared towards growth.</p><p>This role suits someone mid-career looking to step up, broaden capability and gain real commercial exposure within a stable and well-established private group.</p><p><strong>Apply Today<br /></strong>Submit your CV directly via email to Dan Laker 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/c3Rld2FydC5zZWx3b29kLjI5NzY5LjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Why this role:</strong></p><p>This is an opportunity to step into a high-trust, high-impact, newly created Financial Controller role within a listed, globally connected business that is continuing to grow and evolve.</p><p>You'll work directly with senior stakeholders, giving you real exposure to executive decision-making and the ability to influence how governance, risk and financial discipline support growth. Your work will directly shape confidence at board, investor and stakeholder level.</p><p>The business has a blue-chip client base and strong market reputation, providing stability alongside growth. Finance is viewed as a critical partner for the future of the business.</p><p>You'll join a lean, capable finance team where your expertise matters. There is scope to improve systems, strengthen processes and build scalable frameworks as the organisation continues to expand.<br /> <strong><br /> What you'll deliver:</strong></p><p>Reporting to the CFO and working very closely with the CEO, this role is the senior accounting, governance and compliance lead within the finance function.</p><p>As Financial Controller, you will be the custodian of financial truth, risk management and compliance discipline across the group. You'll provide technical leadership, challenge where needed, and ensure the business is always audit-ready, regulator-ready and board-ready.</p><p>You will own the integrity of financial reporting, internal controls and statutory compliance, while the CFO focuses on strategy, funding and growth, and the Financial Accountant manages day-to-day accounting operations.</p><p>Key responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Own internal controls, governance and financial compliance</li><li>Ensure audit readiness and lead external audits</li><li>Own monthly, quarterly and statutory reporting (AASB / IFRS)</li><li>Sign off month-end close and balance sheet integrity</li><li>Provide guidance on complex accounting matters</li><li>Lead and mentor the Financial Accountant</li><li>Strengthen finance processes, documentation and controls</li><li>Ensure systems and reporting scale with growth</li><li>Review cash flow, capital and funding reporting</li><li>Support commercial and growth initiatives</li></ul><p><strong>Who you are:</strong></p><p>This position will appeal to a Financial Controller who values quality, accountability, and influence, and who wants to be closely involved in how a growing business is run.<br /> <br /> You're CA or CPA qualified, with proven experience as a Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager or equivalent and you'll bring strong technical accounting and statutory reporting capability, have led audits, and take real ownership of governance and controls.</p><p>You're calm, confident and credible, and you're comfortable working closely with senior leaders, challenging constructively, and operating hands-on in a small, high-performing team. You value rigour, judgement and doing things properly.</p><p>Experience in professional services, regulated or complex environments, or within a scaling organisation will be highly regarded, as will a strong preventative risk mindset.</p><ul><li>CA or CPA qualified</li><li>Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager or similar</li><li>Strong technical accounting and statutory reporting experience</li><li>Demonstrated ownership of governance, compliance and internal controls</li><li>Experience leading external audits and managing advisors</li><li>High attention to detail with sound professional judgement</li><li>Confident, mature communicator comfortable working with senior leadership</li><li>Comfortable in a hands-on role within a small finance team</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/c3Rld2FydC5zZWx3b29kLjE2ODcwLjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Your Opportunity</strong></p><p>You will be joining an industry-leading company that embodies strong values, delivers quality service, and continues to grow. You will be trusted to work from home and offered flexibility with start and finish times. You'll be part of a high-functioning finance team of six based in Brisbane, supported by highly experienced and hands-on leadership.</p><p>You will be responsible for managing the company's credit control processes, liaising with both clients and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely receipt of payments.</p><p>This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external clients. You will play a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow for the business.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the end-to-end credit control process across a large customer base, including the monitoring and collection of overdue accounts.</li><li>Liaise directly with clients, site managers, and internal project teams to resolve disputes and secure timely payments.</li><li>Perform <strong>account reconciliations</strong> to ensure accuracy of receivables and identify discrepancies.</li><li>Process <strong>contra journals</strong> and apply offsets between customer and supplier accounts where required.</li><li><strong>Update the general ledger</strong> in line with collections, adjustments, and reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting</li><li>Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, payment commitments, and collection activities.</li><li>Conduct credit risk assessments and recommend appropriate credit limits.</li><li>Prepare and distribute regular aged debtor reports and commentary to management.</li><li>Work closely with the sales and operations teams to ensure alignment between customer accounts and project progress.</li><li>Escalate high-risk accounts to legal or external debt collection agencies where appropriate.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience Required</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 2 years' of end to end credit control experience.</li><li>Experience with credit checks</li><li>Proven ability in account reconciliation, processing contra entries, and general ledger updates.</li><li>Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a confident, solution-focused approach.</li><li>Solid Excel skills and ability to prepare reports and analysis</li><li>Experience with credit checks</li><li>Proficient in accounting/ERP software such as Pronto, or similar.</li></ul><p><strong>Apply Today</strong></p><p>Submit your CV directly via email to <strong>Maria Saavedra</strong> at <em>[email protected]</em>, or by pressing the <strong>Apply</strong> 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/d2FkZS5yYW5kbGUuNjg0ODUuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
