Senior Finance & Accounting Ops Lead (Canberra)

Client 1; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleared Recruitment is supporting the search for an experienced Finance & Accounting Operations Deputy Manager to join a complex and highly regulated organisation in Canberra. This senior role supports day-to-day financial operations, reporting, compliance, treasury and team leadership.

You will maintain strong financial controls, accurate reporting, and effective processes while leading a small finance team, interacting with senior stakeholders and Commonwealth agencies.

Qualifications

• Baseline security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
• Australian Citizenship and eligibility to obtain a Defence security clearance.
• CA, CPA or equivalent accounting qualification.
• 5+ years' experience in a similar finance/accounting operations role.
• Experience leading or supervising a finance or accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance and accounting operations alongside the Operations Manager.
• Oversee Accounts Payable activities, ensure timely payments and resolve supplier issues.
• Coordinate financial reporting, including statutory and board reporting.
• Coordinate external audit preparations with auditors.
• Manage tax and regulatory returns including BAS, FBT, income tax, and R&D submissions.
• Assist treasury activities including cash management and FX exposure.
• Develop and improve financial policies, processes and internal controls.
• Collaborate with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Provide clear financial commentary and recommendations.
• Identify opportunities for process and system improvements across finance.
• Mentor Accounts Payable Officers and Clerks.
• Engage senior executives and external stakeholders to support finance initiatives.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Education

CA, CPA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cleared Recruitment is supporting the search for an experienced Finance & Accounting Operations Deputy Manager to join a complex and highly regulated organisation in Canberra. This senior role supports day-to-day financial operations, reporting, compliance, treasury and team leadership.

You will maintain strong financial controls, accurate reporting, and effective processes while leading a small finance team, interacting with senior stakeholders and Commonwealth agencies.