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* ~ $200,000 Base + Super + incentives on offer
* Opportunity to define the role at a critical juncture for the business
* Critical ELT role driving Finance, Tech, Ops and HR
Chief Operating Officer (COO) | Strategic Leadership | High-Growth Environment
Ready to be the operational force behind a high-performing, entrepreneurial M&A advisory firm?
This company is seeking a commercially astute, systems-driven Chief Operating Officer (COO) to help scale the operations, drive performance, and optimise systems as they embark on a period of significant growth and innovation. If you're passionate about operational excellence, love empowering people, and thrive in dynamic environments — this is your opportunity to shape the future of this business
Your Mission: As COO, you will oversee the backbone of our operations — finance, systems, technology, HR, performance tracking, and compliance — ensuring the Partners and teams have the tools, support, and structure they need to succeed.
Key Focus Areas:
Operational Leadership & Service Excellence
* Lead and evolve the systems, processes, and technology to support scale and efficiency
* Champion the implementation of AI and automation to drive productivity
* Collaborate with the Systems Manager to enhance platforms like Salesforce and CRM tools
* Ensure Partners are supported with the right tools, training, and operational insights
* Oversee campaign system compliance while minimising friction for Partners
Finance Oversight
* Lead financial operations including reporting, forecasting, and strategic modelling
* Oversee the offshore finance team and work closely with external advisors and tax/legal partners
* Deliver accurate, actionable board packs and performance reports
* Drive the financial processes that support sustainable growth
* Lead HR function, compliance, policies, and agreements
* Drive induction, training, and professional development for new hires and Partners
* Foster a high-performance, values-driven culture
* Work with senior leaders to attract top-tier talent as the business expands
About You:
* Proven track record in COO, Head of Operations, or senior operational leadership roles
* Strong commercial acumen, ideally with exposure to professional services, M&A, or advisory environments
* Passion for optimising systems, processes, and integrating automation and AI
* Hands-on leadership style with a focus on coaching, developing teams, and scaling operations
* High attention to detail, accountability, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with day-to-day execution
* Comfortable working closely with senior leadership and external stakeholders
This is more than just an operations role — it’s a strategic leadership opportunity to help scale an ambitious, values-led business. If you love building structure, driving performance, and being part of an evolving success story, this role could be the one for you!
Please apply via the link ideally or you can reach out to Dave Goldbach at daveg@axr.com.au.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Management
* Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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