Global Finance Director — Multi‑Entity, Creative Agency

Akcelo Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Akcelo Australia is seeking a Finance Director to own the integrity, timeliness and insight of Akcelo Group's financial reporting across our multi-entity, multi-currency structure. You’ll lead a three‑person finance team across Australia and manage group consolidation including Canada, US and UK operations.

This role requires CA/CPA, extensive agency finance experience, multi-entity consolidation, revenue recognition and tax compliance, plus a hands-on leadership style to drive improvements with

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification required.
• Significant post-qualification experience leading a finance function in an agency environment.
• Experience with multi-entity and multi-currency consolidation (North America and/or UK exposure) preferred.
• Strong accounting skills across revenue recognition, accruals, intercompany, payroll and Australian tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and consolidation for Australian entities and Group results.
• Oversee UK entity reporting, payroll and payables, ensuring accuracy and control.
• Manage intercompany accounts and group recharge processes across entities.
• Oversee payroll, taxes, BAS/FBT/payroll tax and WorkCover declarations.
• Drive process and technology optimisation, including AI-driven improvements in finance workflows.

Skills

Finance leadership

Consolidation

Revenue recognition

Tax compliance

Team leadership

Intercompany accounting

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Xero

Productive

HRIS

Job description

Akcelo Australia is seeking a Finance Director to own the integrity, timeliness and insight of Akcelo Group's financial reporting across our multi-entity, multi-currency structure. You’ll lead a three‑person finance team across Australia and manage group consolidation including Canada, US and UK operations.

This role requires CA/CPA, extensive agency finance experience, multi-entity consolidation, revenue recognition and tax compliance, plus a hands-on leadership style to drive improvements with