Manager, Business Services

BDO; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Travel & retail discounts

Professional development support

BCaring program

Job summary

BDO in Sydney seeks a Manager for its International Business Services team. You will lead a portfolio of international clients and institutional investors, overseeing client relationships, engagement delivery and team leadership across cross-border finance environments.

You will engage with overseas stakeholders, contribute to the growth of the practice, and take ownership of significant client-facing responsibilities within a sophisticated financial services setting.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification.
• 6+ years' experience in Business Services, outsourced finance or similar advisory environment.
• Strong financial reporting and tax compliance capability.
• Experience managing client engagements and coordinating delivery across multiple stakeholders.
• Collaborative leadership style with passion for developing people.
• Strong commercial judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicating with senior stakeholders locally and internationally.
• Experience with multinational groups/foreign-owned subsidiaries/real estate funds/institutional investment structures would be highly regarded albeit not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead across a portfolio of international businesses and institutional investment clients, including client relationships, engagement delivery and team leadership.
• Own significant client-facing responsibilities while contributing to growth and development of the practice.
• Work as part of an outsourced finance function across year-round client engagements with overseas stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver timely, accurate financial reporting and compliance across borders.
• Support governance, risk management and process improvement initiatives within complex client environments.
• Mentor and develop junior team members and contribute to talent development within the practice.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

We're BDO, a global professional services firm connected to local markets. Our people work together to provide specialist expertise, helping businesses achieve their goals.

We inspire others, to go further. We create together, to reach higher. We build trust, to lead purposefully.

Whether you're building your future or starting your career with us, you won't do it alone. From creating solutions for our clients to building careers for our people, we shape what matters, and that's where you come in.

About the Role

We are seeking a Manager to join our Sydney-based International Business Services team.

If you're looking for more than a traditional compliance-focused role-one that offers genuine client engagement, international exposure, leadership opportunities and involvement in sophisticated businesses and investment structures-we would love to hear from you.

Join a team where you'll work alongside international clients, global investors and experienced leaders, helping businesses navigate the opportunities and challenges of operating across borders.

You will play a leading role across a portfolio of international businesses and institutional investment clients, taking responsibility for key client relationships, engagement delivery and team leadership within complex client environments.

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of significant client‑facing responsibilities while contributing to the continued growth and development of the practice.

Our Managers are involved throughout the year, working directly with clients, overseas stakeholders and senior decision‑makers as part of an outsourced finance function rather than participating solely in an annual compliance cycle.

• European and international groups operating across sectors including technology, engineering, healthcare, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing
• Global and listed fund managers with Australian real estate and infrastructure investments
• Foreign‑owned subsidiaries requiring local finance, reporting and compliance support
• Institutional investors operating through complex investment and holding structures

How We Work

Our team becomes part of our clients' broader finance ecosystem, providing:

• Ongoing monthly and quarterly reporting support
• Financial statement preparation and review
• Corporate tax and regulatory compliance oversight
• Liaison with overseas finance teams and stakeholders
• Governance and risk management support
• Process improvement and finance transformation initiatives
• Technology‑enabled reporting, automation and AI‑driven efficiencies

You will gain exposure to a broad range of systems including SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Yardi, MRI and Xero, while helping clients improve efficiency through innovation and smarter ways of working.

Our Team

• 3 Partners and 4 Managers actively involved in client delivery
• Strong collaborative culture with direct access to decision‑makers
• Stable, high‑performing team with excellent staff retention
• Clear opportunities for growth and career progression

We work as one team. Many of our clients are significant organisations that require multiple managers and specialist skillsets to support them effectively. Success comes through collaboration, knowledge sharing and building long‑term trusted relationships with our clients.

What's in it for you?

• Direct exposure to international businesses and institutional investors
• Meaningful interaction with CFOs, finance leaders and offshore stakeholders
• Leadership opportunities within a growing and specialised team
• Exposure to complex commercial and cross‑border matters
• Experience across multiple finance and reporting platforms
• Opportunities to mentor and develop emerging talent
• Involvement in technology, automation and process improvement projects
• A clear pathway for future career development

About you

This role is ideal for a Manager or an ambitious Assistant Manager ready for the next step. You will ideally bring:

• CA or CPA qualification
• 6+ years' experience in Business Services, outsourced finance or a similar advisory environment
• Strong financial reporting and tax compliance capability
• Experience managing client engagements and coordinating delivery across multiple stakeholders
• A collaborative leadership style and passion for developing people
• Strong commercial judgement and problem‑solving skills
• Confidence communicating with senior stakeholders both locally and internationally
• Experience working with multinational groups, foreign‑owned subsidiaries, real estate funds or institutional investment structures would be highly regarded but is not essential.

Why BDO?

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.

Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what's possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our inclusive culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2026-2028 Employer Committed to Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at