Controller, Financial

We are seeking a highly committed Financial Controller to join Toro Australia's senior leadership team who will be responsible for the management and oversight of Toro Australia's assets including acting as a consultant/advisor to senior executives in improving overall efficiencies and financial performance within the business.  Whilst based in Australia, this role will report to our International Director of Finance in the USA and work collaboratively with our Senior leadership team locally.

Key duties/responsibilities include:

• Work as a partner with the Senior Director, Business Unit Managers and other senior executives within the business to provide commercial financial and taxation advice which will include considerations from a governance and risk perspective, and an approach that supports the team from a business analysis and problem-solving point of view to enable leaders to maximise business performance.
• Interpret statistical and accounting information to appraise operating results relative to costs, budgets policies or operations, trends and increased profit possibilities.
• Prepare schedules for financial reporting in accordance with statutory and management requirements.
• Facilitate the development, refinement and consolidation of annual and long-range business plans and budgets, including the evaluation of capital expenditure projects.
• Maintain proactive working relationships with key external providers.
• Be an active contributor in the overall running of the business with the Australian Management Team.
• Have a thorough understanding of associated obligations under Australian law and ensure that the business complies with such obligations.

• A university-degree level qualification with CPA or CA certification preferred.

• 10-15 years' experience at a senior level.
• Well-developed business analysis skills combined with the ability to influence senior managers to achieve better financial management, business efficiency, practices (i.e. re-inventory holdings, debtors' days, floor plan, etc.).
• Strong track record of building high-performing teams, mentoring talent, and cultivating a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Proven skills in managing significant financial, management and information control systems to meet both statutory and corporate reporting requirements.
• An in-depth knowledge of professional accounting standards, plus a sound knowledge base regarding Australian taxation issues, with international taxation understanding also advantageous.
• Ability to work in the Adelaide or Melbourne office at least 4 days per week and travel up to 10% when required.
• Advanced PC and Microsoft Office literacy.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• A high level of energy and drive – results orientated.

Who are we?

Toro is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment including turf and landscape maintenance, underground utility construction, rental and specialty construction, and irrigation solutions. You'll enjoy a workplace founded on ideals. Where people and performance are valued equally. Where ethics are a way of life. Where relationships thrive on trust and respect.

Please note that we commence shortlisting candidates as soon as possible and as such early submission of your application is encouraged to ensure you don't miss out on this great opportunity.

Should you wish to join a market leading company with strong 'People Values' and believe you have the necessary skills to succeed please apply to the Human Resources department via our careers page

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.