Sydney, Melbourne or East Maitland (Head Office) | Hybrid working available Competitive salary + career growth opportunities Senior leadership role overseeing group financial control, statutory reporting and ERP governance
Our Opportunity Pacific Smiles Group is seeking a Financial Controller to join our Finance team and own the financial control environment across one of Australia's largest branded dental networks.
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you'll take end-to-end ownership of financial accounting, statutory reporting, group consolidation and ERP systems integrity across a multi-entity, Private Equity backed structure.
You'll ensure timely, accurate and compliant financial reporting while safeguarding the Group's financial integrity, and act as a key interface with external auditors and relevant board committees.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced finance leader who combines technical accounting rigour with robust governance instincts, and who wants to play a hands-on role shaping financial control across a growing, fast-paced, multi-entity organisation.
You'll be part of a collaborative finance team focused on strong governance, accurate reporting and continuous improvement, with the flexibility to work from Sydney, Melbourne or East Maitland under a hybrid arrangement.
What You'll Be Doing
Financial Accounting
Maintain the completeness, accuracy and integrity of the general ledger
Oversee reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts to subsidiary ledgers and supporting documentation
Ensure bank transactions are posted and reconciled on the agreed cycle, resolving discrepancies as they arise
Manage the Group's electronic banking software and maintain fixed asset registers
Own all taxation accounting requirements for the Group
Lead group consolidation processes, including intercompany eliminations and reconciliations across all existing entities and future acquisitions
Own acquisition accounting under AASB 3, supporting purchase price allocations with external advisers
Lead finance improvement projects and support broader organisational initiatives
Cash Management
Report monthly on cash management performance
Forecast short and long term Group cash flow requirements
Support recovery of debtor balances within credit terms




Manage debt facilities to meet cash obligations within covenant requirements
Statutory Requirements
Ensure all Group tax obligations (BAS, FBT, income tax, payroll tax) are calculated correctly and paid on time
Oversee preparation of half year and annual financial reports for Group companies
Lead the relationship with external auditors, coordinating the half year and annual audit process end to end
Own all ASIC statutory lodgement obligations across Beam group entities
Support ad hoc financial reporting requests as needed
Risk, Governance and Policy
Identify, assess and manage financial risks in line with the Group's risk management framework
Maintain compliance with internal controls, policies and external regulations
Report on compliance with financial governance frameworks to the CFO and relevant committees, including the Audit and Risk Management Committee (ARMC)
Deliver the financial internal audit plan and drive remediation of any control gaps
Own creation, review and implementation of financial policies and procedures
ERP and Systems Governance
Own the integrity and governance of the Pronto ERP system across all Group entities, including chart of accounts governance and system controls
Lead the financial systems workstream for onboarding new entities into Pronto
Coordinate with IT on finance system issues, upgrades and integrations
Team Leadership
Ensure team members are engaged and have duties aligned to their position descriptions
Share tasks equitably across the team and monitor performance against department goals
Actively develop team capability, including identifying talent and building succession depth
About You
You're an experienced finance leader who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with a hands-on approach to governance and team management.
You'll likely bring:
Tertiary qualifications in accounting with CA or CPA, and 8-10 + years' relevant experience




Demonstrated experience in a senior financial accounting or controller role, ideally within a multi-entity or PE-backed environment
Strong technical knowledge of AASB accounting standards, including consolidation, financial instrument recognition and statutory reporting
Strong knowledge of accounting and finance regulatory, compliance and reporting requirements
Experience managing finance teams in a complex, multi-entity or compliance-intensive environment with an M&A; growth strategy
A track record of building collaborative, outcomes-focused relationships across diverse teams
A self-motivated approach with a focus on continuous improvement
Excellent Excel and financial systems skills
Bonus Experience
Big 4 or mid-tier public practice background Power BI or other data visualisation tools Experience using Pronto ERP or a comparable mid-market ERP in a multi-entity environment.
by 1st October ****.
Why Join Pacific Smiles Group?
A senior leadership role with real influence over financial control and governance
Flexibility to work from Sydney, Melbourne or East Maitland, with hybrid working
Career development and progression opportunities
Exposure to a national healthcare organisation across a multi-entity, PE-backed structure
A collaborative and supportive finance team
A positive and professional work environment with strong teamwork and collaboration.
Ongoing training and career development opportunities to help you advance.
The chance to work alongside experienced dental practitioners and support staff.
Job stability with a well-established and growing organisation.
We operate Pacific Smiles Dental and Nib Dental Care centres along the East Coast, and we exclusively manage HBF Dental Centres in Western Australia.
That means more opportunities for Dental Assistants, leadership positions and support staff to build a fulfilling career.
If you're passionate about patient care and want to be part of a team that values your skills and dedication, Pacific Smiles Group is the place for you!
Please Note: To work in Dental in QLD, you are required to hold a Blue Card for paid employment (at no cost to you).
You can discuss this further with us during an interview if you have any concerns.
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📌 Financial Controller (Sydney)
🏢 Pacific Smiles Group
📍 Sydney