We are seeking a talented individual to join our Accounting team at Marsh McLennan. This role will be based in Sydney. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working three days a week in the office.

Senior Manager, Financial Reporting

The Senior Manager, Financial Reporting is responsible for all internal financial reporting activities in Pacific to Region Controller, including liaison with Sub-Region Controllers, internal reporting teams and subject matter experts.The role is responsible for consolidation of financial information for US GAAP reporting for the region, subject to liaison with Sub-Region Controllers, other Controllership staff and functions, and provides support for other finance related activities including but not limited to local, regional and global projects, M&A due diligence and integration. 

We will count on you to:

Oversees and is responsible for the preparation of all monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting activities (P&L, Balance sheet and cash flow statements) in accordance with US GAAP.Chief planner and organizer to ensure on time and high quality preparation of technical and other presentation materials required.Manages relationship with broader Controllership teams, Financial Planning & Analysis team, other Finance functions including Tax, Treasury, internal audit and external auditors.Assists with ensuring on time closing, overseeing and adhering to timelines. Develops and implements country level accounting policies and procedures where required.Provides oversight of projects, initiatives and acquisitions/dispositions across Marsh McLennan businesses in Pacific.Will be the thought leader on projects which have reporting impact for Pacific companies.Will provide leadership / oversight to the Accounting Ops team with respect to provision of information for external and internal audits.Provides support in M&A activities from due diligence through to purchase accounting.Manages teams on a matrix basis  within the region, leadership and driving for results.Responsible for setting effective cadence protocols to ensure on time and high quality deliverables.Builds strong understanding of the business of stakeholders including an understanding of their Business operations, their priorities, risks and challenges sufficient to provide support to or on occasion step in for the Region/Sub-Region Controller.

What you need to have: 

Ideally 10+ years in finance with 5+ years management responsibilities.Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or similar discipline required. Financial services industry experience preferredProvides and oversees financial information for the region functions including firm wide initiatives.Ability to lead and drive change within a transforming and matrixed organization.Streamlines and standardizes financial activities and procedures to improve efficiency.Time managementAbility to multi-taskStrong communicatorAble to work to tight deadlinesTeam player

Why join our team:

Flexible work arrangementsDiscounted insurancesIncentive Compensation PlanLeading training and development programProfessional environment where your career path really matters and is supported in our global organisationGreat team environment with energetic and supportive colleagues

About us:

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $23 billion and more than 85,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.