Financial Controller – pathway to C-suiteThis is a rare chance for a commercially minded Financial Controller to step into a role where you can build the finance function your way, partner directly with the Directors, and grow into a C-suite position in a business that's scaling quickly but still genuinely cares about its people.About usAcerair is a family-friendly South Australian business in the air conditioning / trades space, growing at around 20% per year.
With growth comes variety, new challenges and plenty of opportunities for the right people.Our tagline is "Acer Care" – and we mean it.
We look after our customers, we look after our team, and we like relationships that last a long time.
A lot of our staff and clients have been with us for years, and we're pretty proud of that.About the roleThis is a full-time role with some flexibility.
It's ideal for someone who is ready to step up from "finance manager" or "senior accountant" into a true leadership role, with a clear pathway to a C-suite position for the right person.You willown and lead the finance function across the businessbe hands-on with day-to-day accounting, reporting and cashflowcreate and manage budgets and forecastswork with managers so they understand their numbers and hit their targetsmonitor and report on KPIs across departmentsreview our current use of external financial resources and recommend whether to retain, expand or bring services in-housereport directly to the Directors and work closely with all departmentsThis will suit someone who's happy to roll up their sleeves now, then help build a small team and grow into a more strategic, C-level role as the business continues to expand.Skills and experience we're looking forCPA (or equivalent professional qualification)at least 5 years' experience in a similar senior finance roleexperience with SimPro or a comparable job management systemstrong working knowledge of Xero (our current platform)proven experience managing budgets, reporting and cashflowconfidence working with non-finance people – you can explain the numbers in plain Englisha proactive, solutions-focused mindset – you don't just report the numbers, you help improve themmust have current Australian work authorisationCandidates must have existing Australian work rights as we do not sponsor visas for this position.What's in it for youcompetitive executive-level salary package (including superannuation), commensurate with experience and the value you bringa genuine opportunity to grow into a C-suite position in a relatively short timeframe for the right candidateflexible working hours, with a focus on being present to support and influence the teama friendly, caring culture where your voice is heard and your ideas are welcomeddirect access to supportive Directors who want a trusted finance partner, not just a "number cruncher"regular Friday knock-offs and a relaxed, down-to-earth team environmentongoing training and development – we want you to grow with us and help us grow tooHow to applyIf this sounds like the kind of place you'd like to bring your skills, we'd love to hear from you.Please apply withyour CVa short cover letter telling us: – why this role appeals to you, and – a brief example of how you've helped improve the financial performance of a business.We're reviewing applications as they come in, so don't leave it too long to hit apply.Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.
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