<p><strong>The Business</strong></p><p>An established, fast-growing professional services organisation is seeking a Finance Manager - Tax & Reporting to join its Melbourne-based finance team during an important phase of structural change and process uplift.</p><p>The organisation operates internationally), is majority-owned by a private equity investor, and has an engaged executive team with founders active in the business</p><p>With plans for a structured handover, the business is simplifying its finance structure to better support growth, governance, and future strategic outcomes.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of tax, compliance, and board-level reporting, while providing governance oversight across payroll and revenue-related processes.</p><p>The role suits someone who is technically strong, practical, and comfortable operating in a business that is transitioning from "founder-led" to more disciplined, scalable operations.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Ownership of board, investor and lender reporting, including commentary and variance analysis</li><li>Management of tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, in coordination with external advisors</li><li>Maintenance of compliance registers and lodgement calendars</li><li>Oversight of overseas statutory reporting and audit processes</li><li>Governance of billing, invoicing and revenue recognition controls</li><li>Payroll governance and leadership of a Payroll Lead</li><li>Process improvement, documentation, and control uplift across reporting and compliance</li><li>Support to forecasting, going concern inputs and finance-wide initiatives</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent)</li><li>Strong technical accounting and tax fundamentals</li><li>Hands-on payroll experience (highly regarded)</li><li>Advanced Excel skills with a logical, well-structured working style</li><li>Comfortable researching and engaging external advisors proactively</li><li>Pragmatic, curious, and solutions-focused - able to operate in a growing, evolving environment</li><li>Experience in multi-entity or international businesses is advantageous</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Broad, end-to-end finance role with genuine ownership</li><li>Exposure to PE governance and future transaction readiness</li><li>Collaborative, down-to-earth culture with senior leadership accessible day-to-day</li><li>Melbourne-based role with <strong>minimum 4 days in the office</strong></li><li>Onsite parking, gym access, daily food perks and regular team events</li></ul><p> </p><p>If you're looking for a role where you can <strong>own outcomes, improve how things are done, and grow with the business</strong>, this opportunity will appeal.</p><p> </p><p>Job reference: 06810-0013362662</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/U2Vhbi5HcmFubmVsbC4xMzA1My4xMDY3NUByaGlhdXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Company</span></strong></p><p>Join a highly regarded international group with extensive operations across multiple regions and a strong reputation for excellence. The organisation's core activities span transport, manufacturing, and distribution, supporting complex operations on a scale. In addition, the business is rapidly expanding its diversified investment portfolio, encompassing direct investments, managed funds, and private-equity-style ventures, offering exciting long-term development opportunities.</p><p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Financial Controller to join a global corporate headquarters in, working closely with the Global Reporting Manager and other senior accounting leaders, and will be responsible for managing our Finance team. The Financial Controller role leads the Australian finance team, partners with business leaders to drive operational and strategic outcomes, oversees financial reporting, cash flow management, payroll accounting, and internal controls while supporting the Group in process improvement, audit readiness, and systems optimisation.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Role</span></strong></p><ul><li><strong>Lead month-end and year-end close</strong>, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting</li><li><strong>Maintain integrity of the general ledger</strong>, including balance sheet reconciliations, journals, and intercompany accounting</li><li><strong>Prepare statutory accounts and manage external audits</strong></li><li><strong>Provide ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis</strong> to support the CFO and leadership team</li><li><strong>Ensure strong internal controls and compliance</strong> across accounts payable, payroll, tax, and BAS obligations across multiple entities and jurisdictions</li><li><strong>Lead annual budgeting</strong> for assigned business units and partner with stakeholders to support operational and strategic decision-making</li><li><strong>Oversee cash flow forecasting</strong>, funding requirements, banking relationships, and consolidated global cash flow reporting</li><li><strong>Drive process improvement</strong> through ERP optimisation, automation, and finance transformation initiatives</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Your Profile</span></strong></p><ul><li>CPA or CA qualified, degree in Accounting or Finance.</li><li>Minimum 5 years progressive accounting experience including experience leading finance teams and partnering cross-functionally.</li><li>Experience managing external audits and dealing with regulatory bodies (ATO, ASIC, State Revenue Office).</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (Dynamics 365 experience is highly advantageous).</li><li>Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving abilities and Demonstrated focus on process improvement and automation.</li><li>High integrity and commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.</li><li>Flexible and able to handle change easily, organised and works well in a team environment</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why work here?</strong></p><ul><li>State of the art on site facilities</li><li>Hybrid opportunity (2 days WFH)</li><li>Fantastic leadership opportunity</li><li>Pathway for long term development </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Apply Today</span></strong></p><p>Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button.</p><p><strong>JOB REF: 06830-0013359069IT</strong></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/aXNvYmVsLnR1cm5lci42Njg3Ny4xMDY3NUByaGlhdXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
