Finance Manager / Controller

Global Joint Venture Exposure. Work directly with an international group and overseas manufacturing partners, managing high-level cross-border finances and group reporting. Established Growth & New Ownership. Join a highly successful, established business backed by fresh ownership that is actively investing to scale the company even further. Bilingual Advantage & Prime Location. Put your English and Mandarin skills to use every day in a strategic head-office role based in Sydney CBD. Signature Consulting has partnered with a leading Australian commercial cooling systems specialist to recruit a hands-on, technically proficient Finance Manager or Financial Controller for their Sydney CBD office. The business operates as a key joint venture with an established international group and a major overseas manufacturing partner in China. This pivotal position provides end-to-end oversight of Australian financial operations, cross-border consolidations, and executive-level reporting across a dynamic global supply chain. Key Responsibilities Month-End Ownership: Lead month-end closures using completed contract accounting, managing WIP, bad debt provisions, AASB 16 lease schedules, and bookkeeper reviews. Group Consolidations & Reporting: Deliver monthly bilingual (English/Chinese) reporting packages to overseas group head office. Drive intercompany eliminations and reconcile Xero against Fathom HQ. Executive Insights: Prepare flash P&L reports and provide commercial variance analysis directly to the CFO and Integrator. Compliance & Audit Liaison: Maintain cash-basis BAS, GST, and PAYG accuracy while coordinating directly with external audit and mid-tier tax partners. Controls & Optimisation: Enhance internal controls, ensure source-document integrity in Xero, and streamline accounting processes. Who we are seeking… An ambitious Finance Manager (Or Controller) who is CA/CPA qualified with proven full-function financial control experience, including multi-entity consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and joint venture accounting. Strong hands-on proficiency in Xero is essential, with project-based accounting experience highly regarded. Fluency in both English and Mandarin is required for seamless communication with overseas head office and manufacturing leadership. Some travel overseas, approximately once a quarter is required. To apply please contact Emma Cole on emma@signatureconsulting.com.au