About Sequoia Financial Group

Sequoia Financial Group is a diversified, ASX-listed financial services company. We partner with financial advisers, businesses, and individuals to help manage and grow their wealth. Our full suite of services includes financial advice, SMSF administration, stockbroking, and legal document/company establishment services.

As an independent company, we operate on a stand-alone basis, unaffiliated with any bank or superannuation fund. Sequoia comprises several businesses across two key divisions:

• Sequoia Licensee and Adviser Services
• Sequoia Legal and Administration Services

Our culture is one that values customers, business ethics, staff, collaboration and community.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to lead our Finance team. This is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing accounting and finance functions, ensuring compliance, delivering financial reporting, and providing strategic financial insights to support business growth.

As a key finance leader, you will work closely with senior leadership, including the CFO, to enhance financial processes, manage risk, and drive operational efficiencies.

We seek a candidate with a strong technical accounting background and preferably ASX-listed experience. The ideal candidate will be CPA or CA qualified, with solid post-qualification experience and expertise in financial planning and analysis (FP&A).

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations

• Oversee accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and inter-company transactions.
• Act as the technical lead on complex accounting matters, including acquisitions, due diligence, financial modelling, divestments, lease accounting, and goodwill impairment testing.
• Ensure compliance with AGAAP updates affecting Sequoia’s financial reporting.

Business Analysis & Reporting

• Manage group consolidation results, P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting (monthly, half-yearly, and annually).
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting, providing insights to drive financial performance.
• Ensure financial policies remain up to date and compliant with regulatory requirements.

Financial Risk Management & Compliance

• Manage tax obligations, AFSL compliance, and financial risk mitigation.
• Oversee all direct and indirect tax reporting, including annual income tax returns, payroll tax, FBT, and BAS preparation.
• Ensure compliance reporting for three AFSL entities, including NTA calculations and preparation of the quarterly consolidated cash flow.

Leadership & Team Development

• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Support professional growth within the team through coaching and development initiatives.
• Provide financial insights and assist the CFO with strategic projects and initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• CPA or CA qualified.
• Strong financial planning & analysis (FP&A) skills.
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller (ASX-listed experience preferred but not essential).

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• A strong ability to work with numbers and financial data.
• Exceptional attention to detail, results-driven mindset, and proactive approach.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organisational skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word and Advanced in Excel.

Why Join Sequoia?

Be part of a dynamic, growing ASX-listed company with plenty of scope to develop professionally.

Work in a friendly, flexible environment that values teamwork and community spirit.

Play a role in helping Australians secure their financial future.

You will have the chance to own your responsibilities, innovate, and be recognised for your contributions.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you are a self-driven Financial Controller who loves a challenge and wants to make a real impact in a growing financial services company, we would love to hear from you!

Please ensure you provide a cover letter, telling us with you are the ideal candidate for the role.

Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia, and at a minimum be required to undertake police and basic credit checks as a condition of employment.

Sequoia Financial Sequoia Financial Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Recruiters, please note that our People and Culture team will try to source this role internally at this stage.