Financial Controller

2 weeks ago

North Sydney Council, Australia Sazerac AUNZ Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

With nearly 400 years of rich history, Sazerac has thrived as an independent, family-owned American company — and today we're proudly growing in Australia and New Zealand, alongside operations worldwide.

Since the early 2000s, Sazerac has delivered double-digit growth year after year. We're home to the world's most awarded bourbons and whiskeys — including Buffalo Trace, 1792, Eagle Rare, Blanton's, and Sazerac Rye — as well as iconic spirits such as Fireball, Southern Comfort and Corazon Tequila.

Here in Sazerac AUNZ, we're a brand-building powerhouse, leading sales, training, and marketing across categories. We're also the fastest-growing liquor business in the region, outpacing the market and representing award-winning brands in American Whiskey, Local Craft Spirits, and Premium Mixers.

The Opportunity

We're searching for a seasoned and dynamic
Financial Controller
to lead financial control, local treasury management, financial planning, AR and AP for AUNZ. This is a senior leadership role that reports to the Finance Director APAC, managing the local finance team while acting as the key link between Australia and our US-based finance teams.

You'll play a pivotal role in driving systems transformation, process improvement, and cultural development as the business continues to scale. This role is ideal for a resilient finance leader: someone comfortable navigating a fast-paced environment where you have the opportunity to build processes and controls to best practice.

As Financial Controller, you'll ensure compliance with all statutory, tax and legal requirements while providing timely, insightful analysis to support decision-making and help us achieve our ambitious growth targets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead general accounting operations and preparation of financial statements in line with GAAP and Sazerac standards.
  • Oversee statutory, tax and audit requirements (ATO and external auditors).
  • Drive actionable insights through KPIs, turning financial and operational performance into measurable action plans.
  • Safeguard financial integrity with robust controls, testing and updating as needed.
  • Direct internal control processes, ensuring fiduciary responsibilities and compliance.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting and cash planning across AUNZ.
  • Partner with US finance and shared services (AR/AP) teams to ensure seamless reporting and alignment.
  • Lead the preparation for audits and statutory filings, including liaising with external auditors.
  • Lead ERP implementation projects, with Oracle experience highly regarded.
  • Provide leadership, coaching and development opportunities for the AUNZ finance team — building successors and strengthening our culture.

What We're Looking For

  • Energetic & resilient leader – thrives in a high-growth, evolving environment, inspires others, and is comfortable with complexity while building strong, scalable processes.
  • Experience – 5+ years in Accounting / Finance, preferably in FMCG or consumer products.
  • Proven success in process design, implementation and improvement.
  • Demonstrated ERP implementation experience (Oracle highly considered).
  • Qualified accountant (CA/CPA/ACCA) and experience with IFRS/US GAAP strongly preferred.
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.

Perks & Benefits

  • Work with a team of like-minded, driven professionals who make work rewarding and enjoyable.
  • Ongoing professional development with tailored growth plans.
  • Generous benefits including fitness and wellness initiatives, product allowance, volunteer days, and a day off for your birthday

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