[Hiring] Chief Financial Officer @Hunt St

Role Description

We're looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer to take full ownership of the company's financial function. This is a broad, high-trust role covering financial strategy, reporting, compliance, and cash flow management, working closely with the Managing Director to guide commercial decision-making. You'll be the senior-most finance person in the business, responsible for bringing structure, accuracy, and forward-looking insight to a growing operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end financial management of the business, including monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.
• Act as a strategic partner to the Managing Director, providing financial insight to support pricing, fleet investment, and growth decisions.
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations including accounts payable/receivable, payroll support, and general ledger accuracy.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements in line with Australian accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Manage BAS, GST, payroll tax, and other regulatory lodgments in coordination with external accountants where required.
• Monitor and manage working capital, including equipment financing, asset depreciation schedules, and inventory-related costs.
• Develop and maintain robust financial controls, policies, and procedures to support the business as it scales.
• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes across departments.
• Liaise with banks, auditors, insurers, and other external financial stakeholders as needed.
• Identify cost efficiencies and margin improvement opportunities across the business.
• Support ad hoc financial modelling and analysis for major equipment purchases, tenders, or expansion opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive finance experience, including prior experience at CFO, Finance Manager, or Financial Controller level.
• Strong background in Australian financial compliance, tax, and reporting standards.
• Experience working with an Australian business, ideally within construction, equipment hires, logistics, or a similar asset-heavy industry (highly regarded but not essential).
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software such as Xero, MYOB, or similar platforms.
• Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable working AU business hours and collaborating with a remote/distributed team.

Work Arrangement & Expectations

This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement. To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:

• Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work.
• Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”).