Financial Controller

Own the numbers behind our workplace SaaS technology, advisory and business intelligence organisation and help shape how a PE-backed, fast-growing business reports, controls and scales.
Why you'll love this roleFull ownership of the financial accounting functionWork closely with our CFO Australia and executive leaders locally and in the UKGet your hands dirty with BAU and projects including systems implementations and continuous improvements
What you'll be responsible forReporting to our Chief Financial Officer, you'll own the end-to-end financial accounting function for the Australian business and deliver for the Citation HR and Citation Legal business units. The role has two direct reports and close ties to finance manager peers across the Group.
Responsibilities include (but not limited to):-
Lead the monthly management reporting pack and own month-end close across the full P&L and balance sheetAct as a finance partner to executive leaders, giving them the revenue, margin and customer retention insights to make sharper calls and decisionsTake full ownership of trust accounting compliance for including records, reconciliations and reportingOversee insurance coverage and contract management across the division, liaising with Group legal, brokers and external advisorsLead preparation and activities to the year-end audit and keep the internal control environment tightRepresent Finance as the key SME on projects including Finance Systems implementation for lead-to-cash processingUse AI to enhance day-to-day activities including developing continuing process improvements and synthesising financial data for review
Who we're looking forYou will be a qualified CA, ACCA or CIMA (or equivalent) with a proven track record in financial accounting or as a Financial Controller.
You will bring:-
Experience ideally within a professional services, SaaS or subscription-based businessStrong technical accounting skills across month-end close, consolidations, balance sheet reconciliations and statutory reportingConfident, appropriate use of AI tools to support day-to-day workClear, confident communication skills, capable to engage senior non-finance stakeholdersHigh attention to detail and personal commitment to qualityComfortable with ambiguity, exercising sound judgement independentlyCollaborative, team-oriented, proactive and self-motivatedThe ability to work to tight reporting deadlines without cutting corners on accuracy
Bonus points for:Experience in a PE-backed, multi-entity or divisional finance structureExposure to customer contract administration and insurance managementA track record supporting financial process improvement or systems implementation
Why join Citation Group?Citation Group helps Australian businesses build better workplaces by combining technology, expertise and intelligence into one connected workplace ecosystem. Our teams are located across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Newcastle and Auckland and we are backed by global private equity (KKR, HG Capital, HarbourVest Partners) with a focused plan to for exponential growth both organically and through acquisition. This is an exciting time to join the business and grow your career.
We offer a variety of perks including:-
Access to flexible and hybrid working optionsRecognised as Employer of Choice, 9 years runningPaid parental leave, Birthday leave & Volunteer leaveReward & recognition program – quarterly & annuallyEarn extra cash via referral programsCorporate benefits program including savings on household brands
Next stepsHit the Apply button with your updated CV.Applicants must have full legal rights to work in Australia with no restrictions.
Citation Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We're happy to make adjustments through the recruitment process — let us know what you need.