Financial Controller

Financial Controller Salary: $190,000 + SuperLocation: PerthReports to: Chief Financial OfficerTeam: Finance Team of 5 Overview The Financial Controller is responsible for leading all financial reporting, statutory compliance, tax obligations, and financial governance for the organisation. This role oversees month-end delivery, ensures the accuracy of financial information, and drives continuous improvement in finance processes. Managing a team of five, the Financial Controller provides strong leadership, technical expertise, and commercial support across the business. Operating in a fast-paced industrial and project-based environment, the position plays a key role in maintaining compliance, strengthening internal controls, and supporting executive decision-making with reliable financial insights. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Month-End Leadership Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Prepare and review management reports, board packs, variance analysis, and commentary. Oversee consolidation, reconciliations, journals, project profitability reporting, and cashflow analysis. Ensure all reporting aligns with applicable accounting standards (AASB) and internal policies. Statutory & Regulatory Compliance Manage statutory reporting including annual financial statements and audit preparation. Coordinate external audit activities, provide working papers, and ensure timely resolution of queries. Maintain full compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, and external regulatory obligations. Taxation & Corporate Obligations Oversee the preparation and lodgement of BAS, FBT, payroll tax, income tax information, and other corporate tax requirements. Ensure tax compliance through accurate reconciliations, documentation, and advisory support. Financial Governance & Internal Controls Strengthen financial controls, risk management processes, and compliance frameworks across the organisation. Monitor working capital positions, asset registers, provisions, and financial exposures. Implement best-practice processes that support accuracy, transparency, and audit readiness. Team Leadership & Development Lead, coach, and mentor a finance team of five. Set clear performance expectations, develop capability, and support continuous learning. Create a proactive and high-performing finance culture with strong attention to detail and accountability. Business Partnering & Commercial Support Work closely with operational leaders to provide financial insights, cost reviews, and commercial analysis. Support budgeting, forecasting, scenario modelling and long-term financial planning. Improve financial literacy across operational and project teams. Systems, Processes & Continuous Improvement Enhance financial systems, reporting tools, and workflow automation. Identify inefficiencies and drive process improvements across finance and operations. Support digital transformation initiatives and data integrity across all financial systems. Skills & Experience Required CA/CPA qualified with significant experience in financial control, statutory reporting, and compliance. Strong technical accounting capability and understanding of relevant standards. Proven ability to lead a finance team in a complex or project-based business environment. Experience with tax compliance, audits, and financial governance. Exceptional attention to detail, process discipline, and analytical capability. Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across all departments. #J-18808-Ljbffr