Financial Controller

Carbon Revolution is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the finance team in Geelong, Australia. The role involves managing accounting functions, ensuring compliance with various statutory reporting, and collaborating with stakeholders. Key responsibilities include financial reporting, audit management, and overseeing financial systems. Candidates should have at least 10 years of accounting experience, CA or CPA qualifications, and knowledge of taxation laws. The position offers flexible working from home options.
Who we are:

Established in 2007, Carbon Revolution designs and manufactures carbon fibre wheels at scale for some of the most prestigious car companies in the world. With over 100,000 Carbon Revolution wheels on the road, Carbon Revolution is the recognised leader in the sector. Based in Geelong, Australia, we have over 400 dedicated and valued employees, allowing us to grow and produce some of the most technically advanced and highest performing wheels on the planet.

What are we looking for?

Partnering with the CFO, the Financial Controller will lead the highly talented Finance team that controls and manages the accounting and finance functions of the business in addition to ensuring compliance with Nasdaq, Ireland, US and Australian statutory reporting and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth business operations.

What you’ll do
• Responsible for key Nasdaq and Ireland/Aust/US statutory reporting requirements including Nasdaq requirements & reporting requirements for key debt and equity capital providers.
• Preparation and review of monthly management reports reporting actual Profit & Loss and cashflow against budget and forecasts for Exec and Board.
• Preparation of rolling 13-week cashflow and along with the Senior Manager Financial Strategy & Investor Relations. Lead the implementation of agreed financial plans and strategies.
• Lead and manage audit relationships and workplan.
• Along with CFO and Coy Sec, involved in capital raising, including grants, equity and debt transactions and management of relationships with debt and equity capital providers.
• Ensure the business has robust financial systems and procedures to accurately capture financial data and manage risks, including general ledger oversight and reconciliation review and ensure compliance with relevant governance frameworks, policies and standards.
• Ensure the business has robust systems and process for physical and intangible asset management.
• Oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll functions.
• Ensure compliance with tax requirements including GST, PAYG, FBT, Payroll tax.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of any changes to legislation affecting the business and ensures compliance.
• Manage and supervise direct reports within finance and accounting team, ensuring optimal utilisation of staff.

What you'll bring
• At least 10 years of accounting experience
• Degree qualified in relevant tertiary qualifications
• CA or CPA qualified (mandatory), with Big 4 experience (highly desirable)
• Sound knowledge of Australian & US Taxation Law, IFRS Accounting Standards & PCAOB Auditing standards
• Experience in Capital (debt and equity) transactions, preferably in US capital markets
• Experience in process manufacturing environments (high volume) and/or automotive manufacturing (highly desirable)
• Experience using Oracle NetSuite ERP and PowerBI

What’s on offer
• Annual wage reviews
• Share scheme opportunities
• Employee discounts and benefits
• Early Intervention Programs to support employee health and wellbeing
• Training and development opportunities for all employees
• Free onsite car parking
• Flexible working from home options
• Novated leasing

The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated and high performing team, committed to delivering quality results.

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