Director, Business Accounting: Lead Growth & Excellence

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

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.