Finance Manager / Working Capital Controller - Legal Sector …, City of Sydney

Working Capital Controller (Revenue & Provisioning Focus) Sydney CBD | $150,000 – $170,000 package + bonus

We are partnering with a leading global professional services firm to recruit a Working Capital Controller into their Sydney office. With an extensive international footprint and deeply integrated operations across APAC, Europe, and the US, this organisation offers a highly collaborative and commercially sophisticated workplace.

This is a high-impact finance role focused on revenue integrity, WIP management, and IFRS 15 provisioning, sitting at the intersection of technical accounting and commercial insight.

The Role This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and recoverability of revenue across the full matter lifecycle. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to provide clarity over WIP, billing appropriateness, and provisioning decisions—helping drive better financial outcomes and reduce downstream write-offs.

Key responsibilities include:

- Review and assess WIP balances, ensuring alignment with recoverability and billing expectations
- Lead monthly provisioning assessments (WIP and doubtful debt) in line with IFRS 15
- Provide insight into matter-level profitability and revenue recognition
- Partner with internal stakeholders to challenge assumptions around billability and recovery
- Identify and escalate financial risks across active matters
- Support consistent application of global policies and financial controls
- Contribute to ongoing improvement of reporting, processes, and commercial visibility About You You will be a technically strong and commercially aware finance professional who thrives in operating in a judgement-led environment.

- CA / CPA qualified
- Proven experience in revenue recognition, WIP, and provisioning
- Strong understanding of IFRS 15
- Background in professional services or project-based environments preferred
- Ability to analyse and challenge commercial assumptions with confidence
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with a measured, credible approach
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and financial integrity Why Apply
- Salary: up to $170,000 package (inclusive of Super)
- Bonus: up to 10%
- Hybrid working pattern is available as well as industry leading benefits
- Join a globally recognised organisation with strong career pathways
- Exposure to complex, cross-border work and senior stakeholders
- A role that combines technical accounting with commercial influence
- High-performing, collaborative culture with strong internal mobility This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a commercially relevant, technically strong finance role within a globally integrated business.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with AJ Blyth at Sharp & Carter on /.

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