Finance Manager: Lead Accounting & Governance

BDO in Australia

Sydney

On-site

AUD 140,000 - 180,000

Full time

47 hours ago
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Job summary

BDO is seeking a highly motivated Finance Manager to lead the financial accounting team within our Finance Department. You will oversee financial reporting, governance, and strategic direction to support business decisions.

This role requires CA/CPA with 5+ years in financial accounting, strong stakeholder communication, and proven ability to manage complex closes and drive process improvement. Workday experience is desirable, and you will mentor a team and collaborate with CFO and Financial

Qualifications

  • CA/CPA qualified with at least 5 years in financial accounting.
  • Experience leading month-end and year-end closes for complex entities.
  • Experience in process improvement of month-end processes.
  • Workday experience is desirable.
  • Strong communication with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day activities of the financial accounting team.
  • Prepare and analyse monthly financial statements, including income statements and balance sheets.
  • Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations, prepayments, journals and accruals.
  • Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy and integrity of the accounts.
  • Support the interim and annual audit process including overseeing the preparation of annual financial statements and notes.
  • Lead process improvement and leverage technology to enhance efficiency and promote best practice.
  • Conduct weekly cash flow analysis and general cash flow management.

Skills

Communication skills
Stakeholder liaison
Adaptable
Leadership

Education

CA/CPA qualified

Tools

Workday

Job description

BDO is seeking a highly motivated Finance Manager to lead the financial accounting team within our Finance Department. You will oversee financial reporting, governance, and strategic direction to support business decisions.

This role requires CA/CPA with 5+ years in financial accounting, strong stakeholder communication, and proven ability to manage complex closes and drive process improvement. Workday experience is desirable, and you will mentor a team and collaborate with CFO and Financial

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