Chief Financial Officer

Why join SUBCO

The internet's backbone isn't in the cloud. It's on the ocean floor, and we put it there.

When a video call connects Sydney to Singapore in under 100 milliseconds, or a cloud file reaches the other side of the world in the blink of an eye, that’s undersea cable infrastructure at work. SUBCO designs, builds and operates high-capacity submarine cable systems linking Australia to Asia, the United States, and beyond.

In September 2026, we announced the APX programme; three hypercable systems spanning over 40,000 kilometres. The single largest subsea build ever undertaken by a carrier in the Indo-Pacific.

With $3 billion in infrastructure projects underway, SUBCO is not a startup finding its feet. We're not a slow-moving incumbent watching from the sidelines. We're an Australian, founder-led company scaling fast, doing work that shapes how entire regions connect to the global digital economy. And right now, we're building the team to make it happen!

The Opportunity

SUBCO is seeking an experienced Group Chief Financial Officer to join our Executive Team. Reporting directly to the Co-CEOs, you will build and lead a world-class finance function that supports the deployment of $3+ billion in infrastructure projects across the Indo-Pacific region.

This is a foundational role at a critical inflection point. You'll establish robust financial systems, processes, and controls, and drive automation across the function. You'll integrate financial insights into strategic decisions, and ensure we have the governance, rigour, and foresight to support rapid growth. Your work will directly enable SUBCO's ability to execute complex, capital-intensive submarine cable projects while maintaining financial discipline and transparency.

This role can be located in either Brisbane or Melbourne.

What You’ll Do

• Build and lead a world-class finance team setting the standard for rigour, transparency and accountability across the organisation
• Establish and maintain robust financial controls, governance frameworks and compliance processes appropriate for a complex, multi-entity, multi-jurisdictional group
• Own the integrity of financial reporting, including group consolidation, statutory accounts and regulatory filings , ensuring accuracy, timeliness and full compliance with applicable standards
• Lead the design and implementation of finance systems, processes and data architecture that underpin reliable reporting, auditability and scalability as the business grows
• Oversee tax strategy and compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Drive financial risk identification, mitigation and internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure regulatory compliance
• Partner with Co-CEOs, Chief Strategy & Capital Officer and the broader Executive Team on financial strategy and major business decisions, brining controls-minded perspective to strategic planning
• Manage critical relationships with auditors, lenders, and regulatory stakeholders, ensuring confidence in the organisation’s financial position and reporting
• Lead transformation within the finance function modernising and automating systems, embedding operational excellence and building the team’s capability to support a rapidly scaling enterprise

About you

• CA/CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification (non-negotiable), with a strong grounding in financial accounting and external reporting
• Demonstrated tenure as a CFO of a multi-national, multi-entity enterprise (capital-intensive industries highly regarded)
• Deep technical expertise in financial reporting standards, group consolidation, statutory compliance and audit processes
• Proven track record designing and implementing financial controls frameworks, policies and governance structures in complex organisations
• Experience selecting, implementing or transforming ERP and financial reporting platforms, with a focus on data integrity and process automation
• Multi-jurisdiction financial reporting and tax compliance experience, including familiarity with Australian tax consolidation rules, transfer pricing and cross-border obligations
• Ability to operate strategically and hands-on in a small team environment
• Strong stakeholder management experience; able to manage relationships with auditors, lenders, regulatory stakeholders and executive peers
• Proven ability to build, scale and professionalise finance teams, instilling discipline and a culture of accuracy and continuous improvement.

Why you’ll love working at SUBCO

• Hybrid work model – We value face-to-face collaboration, while still giving you flexibility to balance work and life. We work in office together 3 days a week and 2 from home (Monday & Wednesdays).
• We work in a beautiful office, located in a convenient location in the Fortitude Valley.
• Flex Leave – 5 extra paid days each year for life admin, study, appointments, or the moments that matter most
• Your birthday off
• Free coffee & snacks
• Pet-friendly HQ – Bring your furry (or not-so-furry) friends to the office
• Parental leave – 12 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer (or 24 weeks at half pay) with superannuation contributions for up to 12 months, even during unpaid leave
• Milestone rewards