Responsibilities:
- Financial Reporting: Prepare and present accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and organizational requirements.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the budgeting process, work closely with department heads to ensure alignment with organizational goals, and provide ongoing financial forecasting.
- Month-End Close: Manage the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and account balances.
- Accounting Operations: Oversee daily accounting activities such as general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, payroll, and bank reconciliations to ensure operational efficiency.
- Tax Compliance: Ensure the timely and accurate filing of federal, state, and local taxes, and coordinate with external auditors during the annual audit process.
- Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow to ensure the company has sufficient liquidity to meet its obligations and fund strategic investments.
- Financial Analysis: Conduct detailed financial analysis, including variance analysis, to provide insights that support key decision-making and drive business strategy.
- Internal Controls: Design, implement, and maintain strong internal controls and accounting systems to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial reporting.
- Function Building: Work with external accounting partners and build out the internal accounting function, including recruiting and developing a finance team.
- Policy Development: Establish and enforce accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements and best practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Controller or in a similar senior financial management role, preferably with startup experience and as the first accounting/finance hire.
- In-depth knowledge of construction accounting and SPVs (Special Purpose Vehicles).
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial concepts, and regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, etc.).
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling and analysis.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
Brisbane City, Queensland, Queensland, Australia, Queensland, Australia
Job Overview
Location
Brisbane City, Queensland, Queensland, Australia, Queensland, Australia
