Location: Sydney (with occasional travel)
Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer.
The company
This is a privately held, growth-focused investment platform operating across a portfolio of infrastructure and energy-related assets in Australia. The business is actively expanding through both development and acquisition, with a strong pipeline of new projects and entities being established.
The role
This is a broad, hands‐on finance role with responsibility for the full accounting, treasury and tax function across an established group and a portfolio of newly created project entities.
Working closely with the CFO, you will play a key role in establishing and embedding best‐practice financial processes, systems and controls, while supporting ongoing asset growth and expansion.
Key responsibilities include:
* Manage full-cycle accounting across group and asset-level entities
* Maintain accurate books and records in line with Australian accounting standards
* Oversee AP/AR, general ledger, bank and intercompany reconciliations
* Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts
* Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes
* Review financial and operational performance across the asset portfolio
* Support financial due diligence on acquisitions
Audit & Governance
* Coordinate external audit processes across all entities
* Maintain robust internal controls, policies and procedures
* Ensure all financial documentation and compliance requirements are met
Treasury & Project Finance
* Manage bank accounts, payments and transaction settlements
* Support debt and equity processes including capital calls and distributions
* Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts across the group
* Assist with lender reporting and covenant compliance (including DSCR)
Tax
* Manage tax compliance across all entities in conjunction with external advisors
* Prepare BAS/GST and other statutory filings
* Support tax reporting and structuring requirements
Additional Responsibilities
* Assist with board reporting and investor materials
* Liaise with external advisors across accounting, tax and audit
* Contribute to process improvement, system implementation and ongoing optimisation
Skills & Experience
* CA or CPA qualified with 5+ years post-qualification experience
* Approximately 7+ years' experience within financial services, infrastructure or asset-based environments
* Strong experience across operational finance and financial control
* Background in Big 4 audit is highly regarded
* Advanced Excel capability and strong financial modelling skills
* High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Proven ability to manage stakeholders and work in a lean team environment
* Exposure to energy, infrastructure or renewable asset environments
* Experience with project finance structures and reporting requirements
* Understanding of off-take agreements or financial instruments
* Experience supporting acquisitions and asset-level accounting
* Knowledge of debt/equity financing structures and tax frameworks
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