Finance Manager

AustralianSuper is the largest superannuation fund in Australia – in the top 20 largest funds globally and top 50 asset owners globally.

With more than US $230 billion in current assets under management, and a world-class investment team, AustralianSuper has the appetite and capability to directly invest in large-scale opportunities.

Our New York office is made up of more than 80 colleagues and is expected to grow significantly over the next few years, so when you join, you become a key part of building our culture.

Your new role

Due to our significant growth, we are expanding our investment capabilities in New York, focusing on Infrastructure, Property, Private Debt and Private Equity. 

As Finance Manager, you will be a trusted partner to the business and responsible for:

• Serving as a main finance point of contact for the New York AustralianSuper office and supporting with relevant Finance activities on the ground

• Preparation and presentation of local management reporting, including regular updates to the Board 

This is a newly created position, that is based on-site at 1251 Avenues of the Americas, with a hybrid work schedule; and will report to the Reporting to the Head of Finance (UK & US) and the Head of Investment Services (US).

Key Responsibilities

Reporting and analysis                                                                                                          

• Preparation and delivery of accurate and timely monthly management reporting, including pertinent commentary and analytical insights into performance against goals and objectives.

• Manage the collation and input data from various sources for the various reports, as well documentation of existent processes.

• Work with the International and Australian Finance team and local US heads to monitor, track and report performance on the key programs and initiatives and drive local cost discipline.

Accounting and financial control

• Work with the International Offices and Australian Operational Accounting team, to produce monthly accruals (and other required accounting entries) for the local offices.

• Review month end results and preparing relevant performance insights.

• Lead the external audit engagement and year end related activities.

• Completing internal control reviews which feed into financial audits.

Strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting

• Lead the development of US Offices Business Plan on annual basis and preparation of quarterly forecast, coordinating with local stakeholders as well as International and Australian Finance team to ensure alignment.

Procurement

• Support local stakeholders on emerging Accounts Payable and Procurement matters as well as point of liaison with the UK Procurement team to ensure all queries are resolved in a timely manner.

Payroll

• Gain an understanding of the local Payroll activities and working closely with US C&C partners and Payroll team to improve processes.

Partnering, influencing and communicating

• Establish a ‘Trusted Advisor’ relationship with the international offices teams by delivering timely advice and expert guidance on financial matters.

What we’re looking for

• Tertiary qualifications 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 when data and analysis is materially incorrect, and obtain solutions.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.

• Knowledge of ERP systems including data extraction and data manipulation.

• Developed ability to identify when data and analysis is materially incorrect and obtain solutions.

• Experience in leading initiatives to drive change.

• Advanced interpersonal skills with the ability to present ideas, perspectives and issues to senior management.

• Advanced ability to understand business objectives and drivers and how these 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.

• Culture is key at AustralianSuper and we are looking for someone who is a team player that enjoys working in a high performing collaborative team.

Pay transparency notice

The compensation range for this position is $200,000 to $240,000 (this is based on full-time hours, located in New York City). The pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, and experience and refers to the amount AustralianSuper is willing to pay at the time of posting.

Life at AustralianSuper

At AustralianSuper, we truly care about our colleagues. We know work and life are intertwined, that’s why we support the diverse needs of everyone and have policies that enable us all to thrive and be truly flexible. We ensure diversity is celebrated for the opportunity it provides us all to learn and grow, and ultimately to deliver better outcomes for members. 

As we collaborate with colleagues across multiple time zones flexibility in work hours are both a requirement and opportunity for this role.

We offer great benefits, including generous 401(K) matching, health insurance and promote a blended working environment in which all roles can flex, and we’re happy to discuss what this looks like for you.

We are committed to supporting our diverse workforce in a way that is inclusive and embraces diversity in all its forms. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let our recruitment team know.

What’s next

Apply now, if you share our values of Energy, Integrity, Generosity of Spirit and Excellent Outcomes and would like the opportunity to work in a challenging, growing and rapidly evolving team to deliver outstanding results.

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