Senior Financial Controller

4 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Ignition Full time

This is a critical role within Ignition's core FinOps team, empowering the business to make informed decisions through precise financial data, ensuring robust financial integrity across all departments. It offers an excellent opportunity for those eager to propel their careers in a dynamic, fast-growing, and culture-driven technology startup.

## **Job Description** **About the role:** This position involves leading the month-end closing process, ensuring all financial activities are completed accurately and on time. It also includes conducting thorough monthly balance sheet reviews and providing final approval, as well as coordinating the external audit and financial statement preparation process.

## **Key Responsibilities**

• Finance - Month-End Close: Lead the month-end closing process, ensuring all financial activities are completed accurately and on time.

• Balance Sheet Reviews: Conduct thorough monthly balance sheet reviews and provide final approval.

• Audit Management: Coordinate the external audit and financial statement preparation process, working closely with auditors and advisors.

• Control Implementation: Champion the implementation of recommended control and reporting enhancements.

• Policy Development: Design and enforce financial policies and procedures; train business stakeholders and finance team members on best practices.

• Process Oversight: Oversee and assist accounts receivable, accounts payable, delegation, and procurement processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy.

• Grants and Incentives: Manage the review and application process for available grants and incentives.

• Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

• Budgeting and Forecasting: Support budgeting and forecasting activities, providing key insights and analysis.

• Variance Analysis: Perform variance analysis to identify financial discrepancies and provide actionable insights to management.

• Consolidated Financial Statements: Assist in preparing consolidated financial statements.

## **Qualifications**

• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise with essential financial tools, including Xero, intermediate-level Excel, Google Sheets, Google Docs, and cloud-based financial reporting systems.

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Finance & Accounting, with CA or CPA certification.

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a senior finance role, showcasing a strong background in accounting.

• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of relevant accounting standards and practices.

• Time Management: Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively.

• Problem-Solving: Proactive and adaptable, capable of demonstrating initiative and solving problems efficiently.

• Communication Skills: Clear and confident communication abilities, both written and verbal.

• Stakeholder Management: Proven experience in managing relationships with stakeholders.

• Product Knowledge: Willingness to learn and comprehend the Ignition product and value proposition, as it is integral to our operations.

## **Skills and Attributes**

• Analytical Abilities: Strong capacity to analyse financial data and generate actionable insights.

• Attention to Detail: High degree of accuracy in financial reporting and compliance.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with internal and external stakeholders.

• Problem-Solving: Proactive in identifying issues and implementing solutions.

• Organisational Skills: Capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

• Ethical Standards: High integrity and ethical standards in financial practices.

• Team Orientation: Collaborative and supportive of team objectives.

• Adaptability: Flexible in responding to changing financial environments and regulations.

## **About Ignition**

Ignition is a leading company in AU, known for its rapid growth and dynamic culture. This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced and innovative team, driving financial excellence and contributing to the company's success.

## **How to Apply**

If you're a motivated and experienced finance professional looking to propel your career, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application through Hatch, and we'll review your qualifications and experience.

We value diversity and inclusion in our hiring process and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

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