Financial Reporting Lead – IFRS/US GAAP (12-Month FTC)

Mars Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Mars Recruitment is assisting a large ASX-listed organisation in Sydney with a 12-month fixed-term contract within Group Financial Reporting. You will own complex consolidation and technical accounting work, lead a small team, and build strong relationships with senior finance stakeholders.

The role focuses on US GAAP and IFRS reporting, with opportunities to shape the financial story, mentor a Senior Accountant, and drive improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant from a Big 4 or Mid-Tier audit firm.
• 5+ years' post-qualified experience in financial reporting or technical accounting.
• Strong IFRS knowledge; US GAAP advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage quarterly and year-end US GAAP reporting, owning end-to-end consolidation across the group's businesses and investments.
• Lead annual reporting and local financial statement preparation under IFRS, shaping the financial narrative.
• Provide expert accounting guidance on complex transactions to keep the business ahead of the curve.
• Champion a best-practice control environment, partnering with external auditors and driving remediation where needed.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to elevate the finance function.
• Mentor and develop a Senior Accountant to grow technical expertise.

Skills

Big 4/Mid-Tier audit experience

Team leadership

IFRS knowledge

US GAAP knowledge

Education

Accounting qualification

Job description

Mars Recruitment is assisting a large ASX-listed organisation in Sydney with a 12-month fixed-term contract within Group Financial Reporting. You will own complex consolidation and technical accounting work, lead a small team, and build strong relationships with senior finance stakeholders.

The role focuses on US GAAP and IFRS reporting, with opportunities to shape the financial story, mentor a Senior Accountant, and drive improvements in a fast-paced environment.