Position Title: Finance Manager / Financial Controller

Reports to: CFO

Term: Full Time Permanent, working virtually with some in person team events

We are a team of progressive virtual CFOs who work with fast paced start-ups and scale-ups Companies. We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our team and work with our growing client portfolio. If you want flexibility, and a desire to be challenged professionally, this is an excellent opportunity to join our team. At GRAM we work virtually with our team and our clients, and communication is super important to us. You are highly motivated, organised and have an eye to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. This role is broad ranging, and you will be focusing on different priorities with competing deadlines.

Reporting to the CFO, your role will utilise your communication skills and proactive approach to deliver GRAM’s continued high-quality outcomes for our clients. Your primary objective is to help manage the financial control, monthly business reporting, and process improvements and systems changes within our portfolio of clients.

Primary Objective

You will assist in the support of the financial control and accounting operations for clients within our portfolio. You will assist in the month end close, preparation of monthly results reports, implement continuous improvement, and ensure all compliance requirements are met within our client portfolio. You will work closely with the leadership team of our clients, as well as both the management team and the team accountants within Gram to deliver a high level of service.

Key Skills and Responsibilities

Reporting & Financial control for portfolio clients

Implement financial control processes and ensure ongoing compliance

Manage month end reporting procedures

Prepare monthly management results reports (includes financial and non-financial)

Results analysis of key financial and non financial information

Assist in managing year end procedures for company tax/external audit, as well as statutory compliance

Assist in preparation of government grant applications as required (e.g R&D and EMDG)

Assist in preparation of forecast and budget models and ongoing updates

Ensure compliance requirements are met (ATO, State Revenue Office, Workcover)

Manage client accounts receivables and payables processes

Manage client payroll processes and compliance requirements

Communication and client management

Strong communication skills

Ability to build the confidence and engagement of CFOs, Financial Controllers, and accountants, as well as portfolio clients

Ability to build a strong rapport and trust with our clients

Continuous communication and transparency around workflows, prioritisation, and roadblocks

Process Improvement

Understand current workflows and ensure alignment across portfolio clients

Implement continuous process improvement of key workflows

Help manage GRAM workflow management tool and ensure the team are aligned to the key goals and activities within your client portfolio

Key Stakeholders

Internal – CFOs, Financial Controllers, and Accountants

External – GRAM portfolio clients (Founders, Leadership team)

Reports to - Team CFOs

Number of direct reports - Nil, however, you will work closely with the accounting team

Essential Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

CA or CPA qualified with 5+ years of post-qualified experience in a corporate and/or professional services environment

Demonstrated experience in managing virtual and/or onsite teams and stakeholders

Strong communication skills with a track-record in gaining the confidence of clients and ability to build strong working relationships

Demonstrated aptitude for enhancing business processes

Ability to manage competing priorities across client deliverables

Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

A can-do attitude with the team at the centre of your thinking

Well organised and process orientated

Proven ability to train and develop junior team members

Effective time management skills

Xero or similar experience preferred

Intermediate to advanced excel skills

Hours

5 days per week, across the working week for hours that best suit you. If you are looking for part-time, we would love to hear from you too, we can shape this role to accommodate.

Location

This role will mostly be performed virtually. As a team we meet in person, at least quarterly to share knowledge and provide continuous training. You will need to be prepared for limited travel when required.

Salary and Benefits

This role is full time with flexible work hours.

$130K - $150K + super depending on experience.