Location: Sydney, AUS or Auckland, NZ

At Caruso, we combine expert fund administration services with powerful, AI-driven software to support real estate, private credit, and private equity managers across the full fund lifecycle. Trusted by over 400 funds, our integrated software-and-service approach helps you raise capital efficiently, automate operations, reduce risk, and deliver a superior investor experience.

Since launching just two years ago, Caruso has grown rapidly with over $25B in assets, 400 funds, and 30,000 investors now on the platform. We’re backed by comittted investors and expanding fast across APAC and beyond.

To learn more, visit getcaruso.com.

Role summary

We're looking for a Financial Controller to lead our finance function and provide strategic financial leadership across our group structure. This is a unique opportunity to own end-to-end financial operations across multiple jurisdictions while playing a key role in business strategy, governance, and growth.

This role is ideal for a qualified finance professional with strong technical skills and business acumen who wants to join a fast-growing company at the ground level, build and scale the finance function from the ground up, and accelerate their career alongside our business growth.

What you'll do:

• Capital Management - Assist with fundraising processes including financial modelling, data room preparation, and due diligence. Maintain structured records of historical raises and shareholder activity.
• Financial Planning & Analysis - Drive annual planning cycles, budgeting, and scenario modelling. Build and maintain dynamic financial models to support board decisions and investor conversations, while coordinating headcount and hiring plans.
• Governance & Reporting - Prepare board packs and present financial updates, act as board secretary managing minutes and action registers, and handle statutory filings across jurisdictions. Administer ESOP including option register maintenance and equity grants.
• Commercial Operations - Partner with sales and delivery teams to structure proposals, price deals, and ensure margin discipline. Review contracts and SOWs for financial and risk implications.
• Compliance & Risk - Oversee tax compliance across jurisdictions, manage insurance coverage and risk registers, and coordinate with external advisors on regulatory matters including R&D credits and grants.
• Finance Operations - Manage bookkeeping, AP/AR, bank reconciliations, and monthly close processes across parent and subsidiaries. Prepare consolidated management accounts and oversee payroll compliance across NZ, AU, and US jurisdictions.
• Finance Team Management - Recruit, mentor, and grow the finance function as the business scales, transitioning from hands-on execution to strategic leadership over time.

What we're looking for:

• Professional accounting qualification (CA ANZ, CPA Australia, or equivalent)
• 5+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally including exposure to high-growth or venture-backed companies
• Strong financial modelling and FP&A skills
• Track record supporting fundraising activities