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This range is provided by TALENTD Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeA$180,000.00/yr - A$180,000.00/yrDirect message the job poster from TALENTD RecruitmentRecruiting the best Sales & Digital talent across Australia @ TALENTD RecruitmentSydney-based | $180K base + super + performance bonusMy client is a high-growth, no-BS performance agency partnering with powerhouse brands like DoorDash, Geedup, Love To Dream, and Swyftx and theyre looking for a rare breed: a commercially sharp finance and operations leader whos navigated the fast-paced world of agency life and can turn creative energy into commercial success.As their COFO, you will take full ownership of the financial, legal, people, and operational pillars that drive this agency forward. Youll work directly with the Founder and Board to shape strategy and make mission-critical decisions all with the autonomy and authority to drive real impact.Your Core ResponsibilitiesOwn end-to-end financial operations: forecasting, budgeting, P&L, balance sheet, and cash flowMaintain Xero at an audit-ready level with precision and timelinessOversee tax prep and compliance in partnership with external accountantsDrive revenue growth and identify cost-saving efficiencies to improve marginsAnalyse profitability across clients, service lines, and departments to inform strategyOperational & Strategic LeadershipDevelop and optimise SOPs across all teams to reduce key-person risk and scale efficientlyRun and report weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance metrics to the boardDesign and execute long-term growth strategies alongside the leadership teamPeople & CultureManage payroll, HR compliance, performance reviews, and people processesServe as the escalation point for team and client issuesLead the agencys senior team (Growth, Creative Strategy, Performance, Creative Director)Review all client and contractor agreementsResolve disputes, legal escalations, and risk mitigation mattersMaintain compliance with all legal and regulatory obligations with support from legal and accounting partnersYour Experience & Skills5+ years in a senior finance/operations role within a digital marketing, creative, or performance agencyRecent experience as a COO, CFO, or equivalent in a fast-growth environmentAdvanced Xero expertise with CPA/CA qualificationDegree in Accounting, Finance, or BusinessSydney-based, with capacity to attend regular in-person meetingsWhy Join?$180K base + super + performance bonus tied to agency profitability and KPIsBe part of a lean, elite team with a no-bullshit culture and bold growth ambitionsDirect access to the Founder and Board full autonomy to shape the futureSupport from a full-time Admin Manager and trusted third-party legal/accounting partnersPlease send a detailed CV to dylan@talentdrecruitment.com.au if you feel this is a role that is suited to you!Seniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionStrategy/Planning and FinanceIndustriesAdvertising ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at TALENTD Recruitment by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Chief Operating Officer roles.General Manager / Chief Executive Officer, Squash NSWChief Executive Officer - Hoops Capital (Sydney Kings & Sydney Flames)Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoChief Executive Officer Life and Health Australia, 2591Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoChief Financial Officer Automotive Industry LeaderNorth Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 16 hours agoExecutive Director Signalling OperationsEveleigh, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoVice President, Asia Pacific Credit Department (APCD)Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoVice President, Corporate Sales, Global Payments Solutions, AustraliaSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoInvestment Bank Financial Institutions Group Associate / Vice PresidentSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoGlobal Banking & Markets, Goldman Sachs Electronic Trading (GSET) FPGA Engineer, Associate/Vice President, Sydney/TokyoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 22 hours agoChief Operating Officer - Health Infrastructure NSWSt Leonards, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoChief Operating Office Summer Analyst - 2026 - SydneySydney, New South Wales, Australia 15 hours agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 22 hours agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoParramatta, New South Wales, Australia A$239,483.00-A$263,586.00 1 week agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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