Director - Business Accounting

Azure Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Azure Group in Sydney is seeking an experienced, commercially astute Director – Business Accounting to lead and grow our Business Accounting division within our expanding accounting practice.

The role oversees day-to-day finance functions for a diverse client portfolio, including financial reporting, management accounting, payroll, BAS, reconciliations and cash-flow management while driving team performance, process improvements and high-quality client service.

Qualifications

• Significant commercial accounting experience, ideally at Financial Controller level.
• Experience in a public practice accounting firm, ideally in business services or outsourced accounting.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing a team of accountants.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, management accounting, payroll, BAS and GST compliance.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain accounting processes, internal controls and QA frameworks.
• Experience identifying opportunities for client growth and service expansion.
• Excellent communication and relationship management with clients and senior stakeholders.
• Proactive, organised and accountable leadership with balance of strategic and operational focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Business Accounting division within the practice.
• Oversee client service delivery and manage day‑to‑day finance functions for a diverse client base.
• Strengthen operational processes, controls and financial reporting quality.
• Develop team capability and drive profitability and efficiency across the division.

Skills

Commercial accounting

Public practice

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Business growth

Communication

Organised / proactive

Education

CA/CPA

Job description

Who We Are:

Azure Group is more than just a Chartered Accounting firm – we are leaders in the Technology, International and Private Client sectors. We offer sophisticated corporate advisory services to support the growth and success of fast-growing entrepreneurial businesses. Azure Group has a real passion to help Australian businesses position themselves competitively on the international stage with offices in both Australia and China.

About the role

Azure Group are seeking an experienced, commercially astute and process-driven Director – Business Accounting to lead, manage and grow our Business Accounting division within our growing accounting practice.

The Business Accounting division is responsible for managing the day-to-day finance functions of a diverse portfolio of clients, delivered by a team of skilled accounting professionals. The services provided extend beyond bookkeeping to include financial reporting, management accounting, payroll, BAS, reconciliations, cash flow management and broader financial control support.

This is a key leadership position with responsibility for the overall performance, quality, efficiency and profitability of the division. You will lead and develop the team, oversee client service delivery, strengthen operational processes and controls, and drive the continued growth of the business

About You

We are looking for someone who combines strong commercial accounting experience, ideally at Financial Controller level, with the leadership capability and commercial mindset to manage a multi-client accounting function.

You will ideally bring:

• Significant commercial accounting experience, including responsibility at Financial Controller level
• Experience within a public practice accounting firm, ideally in business services, outsourced accounting or client finance management.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing a team of accountants
• Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting, management accounting, payroll, BAS, GST and relevant compliance obligations.
• Proven experience establishing and maintaining accounting processes, documented procedures, internal controls and quality assurance frameworks.
• Experience identifying and implementing opportunities for business growth, client development and service expansion.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with the confidence to engage with clients, team members and senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, organised and accountable approach, with the ability to balance strategic leadership with operational oversight.

Relevant accounting qualifications and professional membership, such as CA or CPA, will be highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a key division within an accounting practice and make a meaningful impact on its performance, people and future direction.

You will have the opportunity to shape the division’s operating model, develop a strong team, enhance client service delivery and drive commercial growth. It is a role for someone who enjoys combining technical accounting expertise with leadership, business improvement and commercial decision-making.

Azure Group is an Australian Chartered Accounting, Business Advisory, Tax, Wealth Management and Virtual CFO firm, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sydney, with an office in Shanghai. The firm supports Australian and international businesses across their lifecycle, from start-up and growth to expansion, restructuring and exit. Its services include accounting, taxation, corporate advisory, virtual CFO, financial modelling, M&A, restructuring, succession planning, capital raising and wealth management. Azure Group combines commercial expertise with a hands‑on approach to help clients make informed decisions, manage complexity and achieve sustainable growth.

Azure Group is an Australian Chartered Accounting, Business Advisory, Tax, Wealth Management and Virtual CFO firm, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sydney, with an office in Shanghai. The firm supports Australian and international businesses across their lifecycle, from start-up and growth to expansion, restructuring and exit. Its services include accounting, taxation, corporate advisory, virtual CFO, financial modelling, M&A, restructuring, succession planning, capital raising and wealth management. Azure Group combines commercial expertise with a hands‑on approach to help clients make informed decisions, manage complexity and achieve sustainable growth.