The Organisation
Talent Map is exclusively working with a large, multi-faceted ASX-listed group in their search for a Group External Reporting Manager. Operating across several distinct industry divisions and locations, with a growing presence across Australia, this multi-billion dollar turnover business is at an exciting stage of its development following a period of significant structural change and growth.
 
The Role
Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance, this is a key leadership appointment within the group finance function. As Group External Reporting Manager, you will take ownership of the month-end and year-end close process across a complex multi-entity environment and serve as the benchmark for financial discipline, accountability and quality across the team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Owning and driving the month-end close calendar, holding business units and finance teams to timetables and ensuring deadlines are met without exception
• Preparation and review of the group consolidation across multiple legal entities and reporting segments, including international subsidiaries
• Leading the preparation of ASX half-year and full-year statutory financial statements in compliance with AASB standards
• Taking ownership of the group's external reporting program, including full accountability for AASB S1 and S2 sustainability disclosure standards as mandatory reporting obligations come into effect
• Preparation of board and audit committee reporting packs
• Review and continuous improvement of month-end processes, controls and procedures across the group
• Supporting the Executive Director of Finance on accounting matters, including acquisition accounting, new standard implementation and complex transactions
• Liaison with external auditors and management of the audit process
• Driving accountability across a geographically dispersed finance team

The Candidate
You are CA or CPA qualified with a strong technical accounting foundation, ideally with Big Four or mid-tier audit experience and a proven track record of operating in complex, high-volume environments. You are not a passenger; you are someone who actively drives outcomes, holds people to account and refuses to accept the status quo when standards are compromised.

You will bring:

• CA/CPA qualification and strong AASB/IFRS technical accounting knowledge
• Experience in group consolidation across multi-entity, multi-currency environments
• Demonstrated governance reporting experience, or a genuine appetite to own and develop this capability
• A natural ability to manage up, across and down, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders, pushing back where required and getting the best out of teams who may be resistant to change
• Resilience, composure and a bias for action in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• The presence and gravitas to set and enforce a high standard for the finance function

This is a role for someone who thrives on complexity and sees a challenging environment not as a reason to hesitate, but as an opportunity to make a real mark.
 
What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package circa $200,000-$220,000 + superannuation + bonus
• Eastern suburbs location 
• Opportunity to be part of a significant business transformation and build something lasting
• Direct access and exposure to an Executive Director of Finance committed to raising the bar across the finance function
• Genuine scope to grow into a broader leadership role as the structure evolves

How to Apply

Please note this is a confidential search, to apply or to have a private conversation about the role, please contact Adam Koch at adam.koch@talentmapgroup.com.au.