Financial Controller

Help shape the next chapter of a proudly Australian organisation with 47 years of proven success. Established in 1979, Sarina Russo Group is a privately owned national organisation operating across employment services, education, training and allied health. We are seeking a Financial Controller to bring strong financial stewardship, commercial insight and leadership to our Finance function. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you will lead financial reporting, governance, compliance and operational finance across a complex, multi-entity group. This is a full-time, Brisbane CBD-based position requiring regular on-site attendance.

Responsibilities

Own accurate and timely monthly and annual financial reporting, including consolidation across the Group; Lead month-end and year-end close, including balance sheet governance, intercompany accounting; Maintain the integrity of the Group's financial records, accounting policies, reconciliations and internal control environment; Oversee statutory financial reporting and compliance with Australian Accounting Standards; Lead the Group's budgeting, forecasting and management reporting cycle, partnering with executives and operational leaders to strengthen financial accountability and performance; Oversee the preparation and timely lodgement of BAS, FBT, payroll tax and other regulatory reporting obligations, working with external advisers where appropriate; Direct external audit processes and manage relationships with auditors and key advisers; Translate financial performance into clear commercial insights, identifying risks, opportunities and actions for executive decision-making; Provide day-to-day leadership of the finance function, developing team capability, accountability and a disciplined, collaborative performance culture; Support the Chief Financial Officer on strategic initiatives, acquisitions and business integrations, and play a lead role in finance systems and process transformation

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline; CPA, CA or equivalent professional qualification; Demonstrated senior-level experience across financial control, reporting or management accounting in a complex organisation, with readiness to take ownership of a broad financial control mandate; Strong technical command of Australian Accounting Standards, financial reporting, internal controls and relevant tax and regulatory obligations; A proven record of leading close, audit, statutory reporting, budgeting, forecasting processes; Advanced Microsoft Excel capability, strong financial systems literacy and experience using data and reporting tools to improve financial insight and control; A hands-on leadership style, with the ability to move comfortably between detailed financial analysis and senior-level commercial discussions; Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to influence senior decision-makers; Commercial judgement, intellectual curiosity and a proactive, solutions-focused approach

Nice to have

Experience operating in a multi-entity, services-based or similarly complex environment; Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or Dynamics GP (Great Plains); Experience with Power BI or other modern reporting and analytics tools; A track record of leading finance transformation, systems implementation or process-improvement initiatives