Finance Manager

AustralianSuper•New York, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

AustralianSuper is expanding its investment capabilities in New York across Infrastructure, Property, Private Debt and Private Equity. The Finance Manager is a trusted finance partner to the business and the main finance point of contact for the New York office, supporting local Finance activities and preparing and presenting local management reporting, including regular updates to the Board. This newly created role is based on-site at 1251 Avenues of the Americas, with a hybrid work schedule. It reports to the Head of Finance (UK & US) and the Head of Investment Services (US). The role covers management reporting and analysis, accounting and financial control, strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting, procurement support, payroll process improvement, and partnership with international office teams. The Finance Manager will work with local, international and Australian colleagues to provide timely financial advice, monitor performance and support the office’s growth. Flexibility in working hours is required and is also an opportunity, as the role collaborates with colleagues across multiple time zones.

Requirements

Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
8+ years’ experience working in financial or professional services organizations.
Strong technical accounting skills.
Advanced analytical skills, including the ability to identify materially incorrect data or analysis and obtain solutions.
Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
Knowledge of ERP systems, including data extraction and manipulation.
Experience leading initiatives to drive change.
Advanced interpersonal skills and the ability to present ideas, perspectives and issues to senior management.
Advanced ability to understand business objectives and drivers and how they translate into financial measures.
Advanced influencing and negotiation skills.
Ability to coordinate tasks, set priorities and operate independently.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Team player who enjoys working in a high-performing, collaborative team.
Flexibility in work hours to collaborate with colleagues across multiple time zones.

Responsibilities

Serve as a main finance point of contact for the New York AustralianSuper office and support relevant Finance activities on the ground.
Prepare and present local management reporting, including regular updates to the Board.
Prepare and deliver accurate, timely monthly management reporting with commentary and analytical insights into performance against goals and objectives.
Collate and input data from various sources for reports and document existing processes.
Work with International and Australian Finance teams and local US heads to monitor, track and report performance on key programs and initiatives, and drive local cost discipline.
Work with International Offices and the Australian Operational Accounting team to produce monthly accruals and other required accounting entries for local offices.
Review month-end results and prepare relevant performance insights.
Lead the external audit engagement and year-end activities.
Complete internal control reviews that feed into financial audits.
Lead development of the US Offices Business Plan annually and prepare quarterly forecasts, coordinating with local stakeholders and International and Australian Finance teams to ensure alignment.
Support local stakeholders on Accounts Payable and Procurement matters and liaise with the UK Procurement team to resolve queries promptly.
Understand local payroll activities and work with US C&C partners and the Payroll team to improve processes.
Build trusted-advisor relationships with international office teams by providing timely advice and expert financial guidance.