Finance Manager

AustralianSuper•New York, NY

3d•$200,000 - $240,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AustralianSuper is expanding its investment capabilities in New York across Infrastructure, Property, Private Debt and Private Equity. The Finance Manager will serve as a trusted partner to the business, act as a main finance contact for the New York office, support local Finance activities, and prepare and present local management reporting, including regular Board updates. This is a newly created, on-site-based role at 1251 Avenues of the Americas with a hybrid work schedule. The position 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; payroll process improvement; and partnering with international office teams. It requires collaboration with US stakeholders and Finance colleagues in Australia and internationally, with flexibility in work hours to support colleagues across time zones.

Requirements

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
At least 8 years of 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 Microsoft Office, 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 translate them 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.
A team player who enjoys working in a high-performing, collaborative team.

Responsibilities

Act as the main finance point of contact for the New York AustralianSuper office and support local Finance activities.
Prepare and present local management reporting, including regular updates to the Board.
Prepare and deliver accurate, timely monthly management reports with commentary and analysis of 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 leaders 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 contribute to financial audits.
Lead annual development of the US Offices Business Plan and prepare quarterly forecasts in coordination with local stakeholders and International and Australian Finance teams.
Support local stakeholders on Accounts Payable and Procurement matters and liaise with the UK Procurement team to resolve queries promptly.
Develop an understanding of 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.