Description:
About Us
Mad Mex is focused on one thing, making and sharing the world's best burrito by being the Most Loved and Respected Mexican Food Brand. With close to 70 Restaurants across Australia (and an epic growth pipeline), we’re driven by our passion to share the food and culture of Mexico with our customers every day.
About your new opportunity
As the Financial Controller, you manage the key responsibilities of the Finance Team together with assisting in the financial forecasting and analytical capabilities of the business. You lead the execution of strong and accurate financial processes to support the company's growth.
Working closely with the Mad Mex Finance Manager in the day-to-day operations of the finance team, you need to embody the role of “Subject Matter Expert” in relation to all areas of day-to-day operations. This includes overseeing the payroll function, management of cash including AR and AP, month-end completion, balance sheet reconciliations, and delivering best practice accounting and reporting across the business, whilst establishing strong governance and controls.
You will be involved in the company’s financial forecasting, annual budgeting process and other data-driven projects. You will provide financial consulting and strategic support to the CFO including assisting in preparing board presentations, financial presentations, capital expenditure analysis, and other projects as requested by senior management. As Financial Controller you act as the analytical engine of the company to provide insights and support ‘optimal: business decision making’.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA highly preferred
- CA/CPA Qualified
- 5+ years’ experience as Finance Manager or Financial Controller
- Strong leadership skills are required. Exposure to QSR, Retail and/or Franchise business environments would be reviewed favorably
- NetSuite experience
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills. Power BI desirable
- Experience with running external audits.
- Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized.
- Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to think creatively, highly driven, and self-motivated.
- Ability to produce clear, actionable business solutions
- Strong business partnering skills
Why work at Mad Mex?
- Aside from your salary, you will also receive a company laptop, mobile phone reimbursement, and complimentary meals when working in the office.
- You will also be eligible for our bonus program. So, when you meet or exceed your targets, you will be rewarded.
- We are growing! With HUGE expansion goals! (Think of the development opportunities!)
- As a Full-Time team member, you could be eligible for our Mad Mex Paid Parental Leave Program (up to 6 weeks of paid leave for a primary career at full pay!)
- Complimentary access to our Employee Assistance Program – confidential counseling, for when you just need someone to talk to
- We offer ongoing training and development to help you achieve your goals.
- Opportunity to work from home.
- Attend our annual off-site 3-day conference to set the tone for the year ahead!
- Quarterly National Business Meetings for team connection and knowledge sharing
- Have your voice on our employee feedback platform (most companies have this for customers, we have it for our Mad Mex Familia)