Financial Controller

Responsibilities/Main Activities

Hexagon Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division is seeking to hire a Financial Controller. The successful candidate should reside in Sydney, Australia.

As the Financial Controller you will be responsible for:

• Oversee the preparation of monthly / quarterly financial reports for submission to Hexagon Headquarters.
• Oversee the preparation of all monthly financial reporting
• Manage a team of finance and accounting professionals as well as monitoring sales administration activities to ensure that the Finance division’s obligations and objectives are successfully completed.
• Ensure all monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc analytical and narrative reviews of profit & loss and balance sheet performance are completed by the Finance team in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with all corporate, financial, and accounting policies and reporting deadlines.
• Ensure statutory and timely reporting to all government bodies and statutory boards.
• Complete the annual budget and monthly forecasts for ALI Australia.
• Delegate and coordinate general administrative, accounting, and financial duties with the members of the Finance Division to maintain operational efficiency.
• Oversee the end of year statutory audit and tax reporting and ensure that they comply with all relevant Australian legislation and Hexagon company policies.
• Monitor and review internal controls and processes to drive continuous improvements including working with other departments within the organization in joint efforts to improve systems and processes.
• Provide advice, assistance, and support to senior management and other employees on a variety of financial and accounting matters.
• Prepare/review revenue recognition assessment for multiple element contracts.
• Review major contracts with regards to financial terms and conditions.
• Oversee and coordinate the completion of any other financial, accounting, or administrative duties as reasonably required by senior management.

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Qualifications and Experience Required

• A minimum of 6 years’ experience in a Financial Accounting, Financial management or Senior Accounting position, preferably within a corporate environment.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience managing a team of Finance or Accounting professionals and acting as a finance lead within a corporate executive team.
• A 4 year Degree in a relevant Accounting or Financial field from a recognized University.
• Previous exposure to multinational company accounting and reporting requirements, including software revenue recognition practices, foreign currency reporting, and highly scheduled reporting timetables.
• Strong accounting background with experience in a range of different financial and accounting functions.
• Proven experience at being able to coordinate a team of professionals to consistently meet deadlines and ensure adherence to relevant legislation.
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Deadline driven with a track record of planning, organizing and prioritizing.
• Desirable:
• MBA degree, knowledge of Great Plains and Outlooksoft
• In depth knowledge and working experience in the Enterprise Software Industry,
• Thorough understanding of Australian’s taxation, financial reporting, and corporate governance laws.