Financial Controller

RSM US LLP

. Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including treasury, FP&A, accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial accounting .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeMelbourne • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in overseeing finance operations, including treasury, financial planning and analysis, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead finance teams, deliver financial insights, and implement internal controls while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CA Or EquivalentFinancial Planning And AnalysisWorkday ERP Finance ModuleStakeholder ManagementTaxation Of Trusts

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Hard Skills

Financial AccountingAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableBudgeting ProcessCash Flow ForecastingFinancial ReportingInternal ControlsFinancial ComplianceAnalytical SkillsDecision-Making

Soft Skills

Outstanding Communication SkillsHighly OrganisedTeam LeadershipMentoringStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayAdaptive Planning

Certifications & Qualifications

CA Or EquivalentDegree Qualified

Industry Keywords

Professional Services FirmsTrust AccountingRegulatory ObligationsFinancial InsightsPartner Welfare Policy

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including treasury, FP&A, accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial accounting
Oversee timely delivery of key financial reports and provide technical guidance to team members
Lead the annual budgeting process and deliver financial plans, insights and analysis to the Executive Board
Support operational business units in developing financial plans
Partner with business leaders to translate financial insights into actionable initiatives
Ensure accurate and timely external reporting and regulatory obligations, including taxation and bank covenant reporting
Design, implement and maintain internal controls across key financial processes
Serve as Workday ERP Finance module lead, managing configuration changes and process improvement
Oversee financial forecasts, analysis and commentary for the Director of Group Finance and Leadership Group
Lead treasury activities, including cash flow forecasting, cash reserve management, payment approvals and foreign currency transactions
Coordinate Group Finance resourcing and manage absences
Lead, mentor and develop team members
Oversee partner profit distributions and beneficiary reporting
Support administration of the Partner Welfare Policy
Manage financial compliance for partner appointments and terminations
Support strategic initiatives, ad hoc activities and projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

CA or equivalent
Degree qualified
3+ years in a senior role leading finance teams
Outstanding stakeholder management skills
High level written and verbal communication skills
Highly organised in relation to personal and team activities
Ability to operate at all levels, including transactional activities where required
Strong decision-making skills
Excellent analytical skills and sound business acumen
Experience in professional services firms (desirable)
Experience with Workday / Adaptive Planning (desirable)
Experience with taxation of trusts and trust accounting (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Wide range of leading health, wellness, financial and lifestyle benefits
People-centric and collaborative culture
Empowerment and development opportunities
Extensive network of global resources
Investment in your future
Personal service and supportive work culture