Financial Controller

2 days ago

South Yarra, Victoria, Australia ThompsonCook | We Only Do Accounting Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
  • Director/Senior Manager from Business Services eager to step into a progressive Family Office
  • South Yarra | Full-time onsite | Circa $200k
  • Partner directly with business owners to shape and enhance financial operations

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and motivated accounting professional to join a growing Family Office in a pivotal financial role. This is ideal for someone looking to make their first move from professional services, particularly from business services, tax advisory, or private clients divisions, and apply their expertise in a highly dynamic, hands-on environment. The Family Office oversees a sophisticated and diverse portfolio of assets across property, operating businesses, and listed and private investments. The role will work closely with entrepreneurial and highly respected stakeholders who value trusted financial insight and strategic thinking. This is a unique chance to step into a highly visible role, gain broad exposure across diverse asset classes, and over time have a real impact on the Family Office's operations and strategy.

The Challenge

Reporting to the Director your key responsibilities will include the following:

  • Manage group structure diagrams and assist with treasury management, including foreign currency and group cash flow management
  • Collaborate with the Director on monthly reporting and financial reconciliation tasks
  • Prepare and ensure accuracy in financial statements for effective management reporting and reconciliations
  • Manage inter-entity transactions, Division 7A loans, and Unpaid Trust Entitlements
  • Reconcile and manage financial accounts for all entities within the group on a monthly basis
  • Work with internal teams to maintain accurate general ledger data, supporting both management and statutory reporting requirements
  • Oversee BAS, payroll tax, and other statutory lodgements

The Expertise

Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

  • CA qualified with 8+ years experience, ideally at senior manager level in Big 4 or mid-tier firms.
  • Experienced in HNW family groups, including Division 7A loans, offshore investments, and tax consolidation.
  • Strong expertise in legal structures, tax implications, and complex reconciliations.
  • Skilled in managing multi-entity financial structures and presenting to Boards and senior stakeholders.
  • Proficient in Excel, with interest in Power BI and modern reporting tools.
  • Clear, confident communicator, able to simplify complex financial information.
  • Curious, proactive, and commercially minded, ready to make an impact.

The Next Step 

If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Susan Fouche for a confidential discussion on

Or alternatively please apply per the link below.

About ThompsonCook

ThompsonCook fosters strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We recruit for key finance function roles, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Financial Accountants, Management Accountants, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, and Chief Financial Officers, as well as positions in Treasury, Tax, and Audit. We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions.

ThompsonCook | We Only Do Accounting | Focused on Melbourne and Sydney

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