Senior Manager, Financial Reporting

Company: Marsh Description: 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:

• Oversee and be 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.
• Manage relationships with broader Controllership teams, Financial Planning & Analysis team, and other Finance functions including Tax, Treasury, internal audit and external auditors.
• Assist with ensuring on time closing, overseeing and adhering to timelines. Develop and implement country level accounting policies and procedures where required.
• Provide oversight of projects, initiatives and acquisitions/dispositions across Marsh McLennan businesses in Pacific.
• Be the thought leader on projects which have reporting impact for Pacific companies.
• Provide leadership / oversight to the Accounting Ops team with respect to provision of information for external and internal audits.
• Provide support in M&A activities from due diligence through to purchase accounting.
• Manage teams on a matrix basis within the region, demonstrating leadership and driving for results.
• Be responsible for setting effective cadence protocols to ensure on time and high quality deliverables.
• Build a strong understanding of the business of stakeholders including their operations, 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 of management responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or similar discipline required.
• Financial services industry experience preferred.
• Ability to lead and drive change within a transforming and matrixed organization.
• Streamline and standardize financial activities and procedures to improve efficiency.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong communicator.
• Able to work to tight deadlines.
• Team player.

Why join our team:

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Discounted insurances.
• Incentive Compensation Plan.
• Leading training and development program.
• Professional environment where your career path really matters and is supported in our global organization.
• Great 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 us 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 in all its forms. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr