Accounting & Compliance Manager

Ampcontrol; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging options

Purchased leave

Discounted private health care

Fitness Passport membership

Wellbeing programs and employee-disoc

Job summary

Ampcontrol is seeking an experienced Accounting & Compliance Manager to support the Group Financial Controller and lead accurate, timely financial reporting across the Group. This pivotal role focuses on ensuring financial statement integrity, statutory reporting, tax compliance, external audit management and governance improvements across a multi-entity environment.

You will drive improvements to accounting processes, systems and controls, partner with senior stakeholders, and lead the

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related discipline.
• CA or CPA qualification.
• Significant experience in financial accounting, group accounting, controllership or similar senior role.
• Experience managing month-end and year-end close, statutory reporting, tax compliance and external audits.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, financial controls and governance.
• Ability to provide practical technical accounting advice on complex transactions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication across all levels.
• Experience leading teams and driving continuous improvement in finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes for all entities with accurate reporting.
• Oversee statutory reporting, tax compliance and external audits.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions.
• Maintain robust financial controls and governance frameworks.
• Drive improvements in accounting processes, systems, reporting and controls.
• Support finance transformation initiatives (e.g., D365 F&O), standardisation and automation.
• Lead, coach and develop the accounting team and broader finance function.
• Partner with business leaders to resolve accounting, compliance and control matters.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Leadership

Process improvement

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Tools

D365 Finance & Operations

Power BI

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Ampcontrol is seeking an experienced Accounting & Compliance Manager to support the Group Financial Controller and lead the delivery of accurate, compliant and timely financial reporting across the Group.

This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for financial statement integrity, statutory reporting, tax compliance, external audit management and the continuous improvement of accounting processes and controls. You'll work across a complex, multi-entity business, partnering with stakeholders throughout the organisation to strengthen governance, drive efficiencies and support Ampcontrol's continued growth.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the Group's month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting across all entities.
• Managing statutory reporting, tax compliance and external audit activities while maintaining strong relationships with auditors and external advisers.
• Providing technical accounting guidance on complex transactions, accounting standards and financial reporting requirements.
• Maintaining robust financial controls, accounting policies and governance frameworks across the organisation.
• Driving improvements to accounting processes, systems, reporting and controls to enhance efficiency, scalability and compliance.
• Supporting finance transformation initiatives, including D365 F&O enhancements, process standardisation and automation opportunities.
• Leading, coaching and developing the accounting team while building capability across the broader finance function.
• Partnering with business leaders to resolve accounting, compliance and financial control matters that support informed decision-making.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.
• CA or CPA qualification.
• Significant experience in Financial Accounting, Group Accounting, Controllership or a similar senior accounting role.
• Demonstrated experience managing month-end and year-end close, statutory reporting, tax compliance and external audits.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, financial controls and corporate governance requirements.
• Ability to provide practical technical accounting advice on complex or non-routine transactions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organisation.
• Experience leading teams and driving continuous improvement across finance processes and systems.

Highly Regarded

• Experience within engineering, manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, energy or project-based industries.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, entity integrations or finance transformation programs.
• Exposure to D365 Finance & Operations, Power BI and advanced Excel.
• Demonstrated success improving financial controls, reporting frameworks and operational efficiency.
• Experience implementing process automation or system enhancement initiatives.

Employee Benefits

At Ampcontrol, we believe great work deserves great rewards. When you join us, you'll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career growth, including:

• Paid parental leave to support your family
• Salary packaging options to help you make the most of your income
• Purchased leave for greater work-life balance
• Discounted private health care
• Fitness Passport membership
• Wellbeing programs and employee discounts
• Education assistance and career development support
• Discount programs including Sydney Tools and Avis Car Hire

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