Manage and oversee the operations of a specialised accounting firm providing a suite of business advisory and financial services to a portfolio of SMEs and Not-For-Profit (NFP) organisations, with revenues of up to $50M, spanning Manufacturing, Building and Construction, Entertainment and Food, Engineering, Healthcare, Tourism, Automotive, Media, Wholesale and Retail sectors.Achievements:• Led business development strategies which grew revenue by 30% YoY over 10 consecutive years… Show more Manage and oversee the operations of a specialised accounting firm providing a suite of business advisory and financial services to a portfolio of SMEs and Not-For-Profit (NFP) organisations, with revenues of up to $50M, spanning Manufacturing, Building and Construction, Entertainment and Food, Engineering, Healthcare, Tourism, Automotive, Media, Wholesale and Retail sectors.Achievements:• Led business development strategies which grew revenue by 30% YoY over 10 consecutive years. • Saved a Company over $400,000 in payroll tax through negotiations with the NSW State Government.• Negotiated the sale of a commercial business and accomplished a $1.0M increase in the final sale price.• Acquired $6.0M in capital funding for a Not-for-profit organisation. Responsibilities:• Prepare P&L Statements, Balance Sheets, and Variance Analysis reports.• Assist Finance Teams with preparations for month-end close & general accounting operations.• Oversee and manage all statutory and regulatory accounting (BAS, GST, FBT and PAYG reporting). • Measure financial performance by analysing financial and operational results• Perform Treasury functions encompassing capital structuring and auditor & banking relations.• Present decision-making strategies for private equity and NFP organisations. • Complete financial statements, supporting schedules, and documentation for year-end audits.• Analyse and present financial projections for acquisitions, divestitures, and capital expenditures.• Provide leadership in developing corporate strategic planning processes.• Budget development and monitoring, risk assessment and contract implementation.• Develop and implement complex strategic initiatives to enhance business performance. • Provide financial leadership to board members and shareholders. • Address accounting and financial matters for a portfolio of SMEs and NFPs organisations.• Deliver Board presentations on financial performance and business intelligence. Show less

• Performed as the Acting Managing Director.• Turned the business around, delivering profits by doubling annual turnover. • Established a manufacturing plant in India.• Introduced Television Marketing to launch new products and increase revenues.

• Managed and controlled corporate accounting functions for the Medical Division.• Presented monthly reports to the Australian Board.• Liaised with State Sales departments and the internal service departments. • Oversight of Inventory and Contract management.• Seconded as the General Manager during their leave of absence.

• Analysed monthly financial results of the company.• Reported financial variances to the Finance Director and Managing Director.• Coordinated budgeting processes, including consolidation of department budgets. • Conducted Employee Engagement meetings to gain feedback on company performance. • Promoted to Treasury Manager to manage the Treasury function. • Coordinated the sale of the Elizabeth Arden brand in Australia.