Financial Controller Vincents Chartered Accountants location Brisbane. “Our point of difference is our people we can’t do what we do without you.” David Rose (Managing Director and Business Advisory Director), winner of 17 client choice awards since 2008 and a finalist again in 2019, in-house training program and generous postgraduate study support, regular opportunities to engage with our teams in across all offices (sydney, canberra, brisbane & sunshine coast), unique corporate culture created by staff selected values, a relaxed, professional working environment where we genuinely enjoy what we do. It’s an exciting time to join Vincents. We have received an impressive total of 17 Financial Review Client Choice Awards since 2008 and are proud to be finalists in this year’s awards for Best Accounting Firm (Revenue < $50M). Examples of awards that we have won in the past include best accounting firm (revenue under $50m), best queensland firm, outstanding client care, about the opportunity. As an experienced Financial Controller, ideally working in professional services, this role will see you join a successful mid-tier Accounting firm celebrating 30 years in business in 2019. This is a rare and unique opportunity to work alongside experts across a full-service accounting practice and play a role in the continued success and growth across Australia. You will be a pivotal senior member of the Practice Support team working alongside the People and Culture Manager and Marketing Manager on operational and overall firm strategy, reporting directly to the Managing Partner. You will be capable and confident in partnering with the greater Director group and thrive in a fast pace and innovative environment. This role is generalist in nature and you have the ability to make it your own and make your mark. You will be responsible for financial controls, analysis, reporting, budgeting, legal compliance, property management and leadership of a small finance team. Specific duties include, but are not limited to financial control and reporting, prepares all schedules for financial reporting in accord with statutory requirements and the needs of the business as required, evaluates the financial performance of the various entities ensuring cost-effective use of financial resources to meet operating objectives and plans, develops, prepares and analyses financial and accounting reports for the director group, liaise with directors and divisional leaders to formulate and interpret reports to assist in the execution of their roles, oversees payroll operations, liaises with financial institutions and auditors for various entities,  management planning/budgeting, implements the financial aspects of the strategic plan ensuring operational budgets are implemented in line with the firms vision and goals, prepare and constant review of annual and six-monthly budgets, completion of monthly general ledger reconciliations, manage the monthly time recording and billing process to ensure that levels of time recorded and billed are optimized, monitor and report on levels of wip and billings and advise directors and divisional management of variances from plan and likely forwarded outcomes. Administration provide training and on-going support for staff using aps to ensure sufficient level of knowledge and efficiencies across the firm, work in conjunction with it and professional staff to ensure accounting software operates effectively and meets practice needs, liaise with property management as the main contact on lease negotiations and operational matters, co-ordinates appropriate insurance policy protection for assets, employees and directors, including professional indemnity cover, oversee purchasing of all stationery and consumables to ensure appropriate stock levels, establish, implement and document efficient administration policies and procedures, supervise, develop and support employees in the finance team. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and attributes  at least 5 years’ experience as a financial controller within professional services, current or previous experience working in a public practice accounting firm would be highly regarded, cpa or ca qualified, thorough knowledge of aps and paysonline payroll system would be highly regarded, general knowledge of public financial standards and corporations law, exceptional verbal and written communication skills as well as analytical skills, effective time management and deadline driven, a proactive thinker with the ability to look beyond the numbers, excellent leadership skills with proven experience managing and coaching a team, in return, you will be part of a growing firm with a leadership team who supports and cares for their employees, placing importance on achieving a genuine work/life balance and fun, an attractive remuneration package consisting of salary and superannuation will be negotiated commensurate with your qualifications and experience. Our Firm Vincents is a multi-award winning, full-service accounting firm employing over 240 people across six offices. Operating in a flat structure, we strongly believe in an open-door policy and two-way communication. Knowledge sharing, personal and professional development are fundamental philosophies of the firm. We are committed to ensuring our employees grow their expertise and meet their own career goals. In addition, Vincents leadership believe in providing a holistic work environment that focuses on you as a whole professional by carving time for your physical and mental well-being through our health and lifestyle benefits.