The Company:

A leading and well-established law firm in Sydney CBD is seeking an experienced Financial Controller from a legal background, to lead its finance function, oversee statutory and trust compliance, and provide strategic financial guidance to the leadership team.

The firm has a strong reputation within the legal sector, handling a diverse mix of complex client matters across multiple practice areas. They are committed to delivering excellent outcomes for clients while fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

The Opportunity:

In this hands-on leadership role, you will:

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Prepare management accounts, divisional reporting packs, and variance analysis
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, and scenario planning to support growth
• Oversee trust accounting, including reconciliations, daily approvals, and statutory compliance
• Manage GST, FBT, payroll tax, BAS/IAS submissions, liaising with external auditors and tax advisors
• Supervise core finance functions such as AP/AR, billing, GL, and payroll, ensuring effective processes
• Mentor and support a high-performing finance team, fostering efficiency and development
• Partner with the CEO and Directors to deliver insight, recommendations, and strategies for financial performance
• Ensure robust governance and compliance with regulatory, trust, and professional standards

About You:

• CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent) with 8+ years' experience in senior finance or Financial Controller roles
• Strong legal sector experience is essential - plaintiff personal injury exposure highly desirable
• Trust accounting experience preferred
• Deep technical accounting knowledge and familiarity with regulatory standards
• Experience with multi-entity structures and ideally global finance operations
• High attention to detail with the ability to deliver under pressure
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills

Why This Role?

• Join a respected legal practice with a collaborative culture
• Broad, influential role within a high performing environment
• Central Sydney CBD location
• Competitive salary and flexible WFH - 2/3 days in the office

To Note:

• Only candidates with legal industry experience are being considered for this role.
• Must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or long-term visa holder.

If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply to the role directly. Alternatively, you can send your CV over to Tara.Magwenzi@marsrecruitment.com.au

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates.