ERP Finance Specialist - Controlled Entities

Monash University; City of Monash; On-site; AUD 172,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Monash University is seeking an ERP Senior Finance Specialist – Controlled Entities to lead ERP configuration, testing, and governance of the financial architecture across Monash controlled entities and international subsidiaries.

Reporting to the ERP Finance Lead, you will bridge business operations and the technical implementation team, owning consolidation, statutory compliance, and reporting structures, with a focus on controlled entities. A CPA/CA or equivalent experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Senior finance or systems role in a large, complex organisation, ideally with exposure to university controlled entities or government-related structures.
• Hands-on ERP implementation or configuration experience, with strong knowledge of finance modules
• Solid understanding of Australian accounting standards and consolidation principles as they apply to controlled entities
• Proven ability to translate technical finance requirements into clear system and process documentation
• CPA or CA qualification, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience working within Monash University's financial systems environment, or familiarity with its entity structure, is highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Leading ERP configuration and testing activities specific to controlled entity financial operations, including intercompany transactions and consolidation processes
• Partnering with finance and technology stakeholders to map current-state processes and translate requirements into system solutions
• Providing subject matter expertise on chart of accounts, financial reporting frameworks, and entity-level compliance obligations
• Supporting end-user training, documentation, and change management activities across impacted finance teams

Skills

ERP implementation

Consolidation

Intercompany accounting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

CPA or CA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Monash University is seeking an ERP Senior Finance Specialist – Controlled Entities to lead ERP configuration, testing, and governance of the financial architecture across Monash controlled entities and international subsidiaries.

Reporting to the ERP Finance Lead, you will bridge business operations and the technical implementation team, owning consolidation, statutory compliance, and reporting structures, with a focus on controlled entities. A CPA/CA or equivalent experience is preferred.