Senior Financial Accountant - Finance Lead

Walkinshaw Automotive Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Well-being initiatives & EAP

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

The Carlton Football Club is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join the Finance Department at Caulfield Racecourse. You will own general ledgers, manage month-end close, and partner with internal departments on budgeting and reporting.

Reporting to the Finance Operations Manager, you will ensure financial integrity, support statutory obligations, and drive improvements across the club’s accounting processes and reporting cycles.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree and CPA qualifications.
• 5+ years in accounting/finance with general ledger experience.
• Experience leading month-end processes and reconciliations.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end reconciliation and GL balances.
• Coordinate year-end close and audit support.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures.
• Lead month-end closing within 5 days and balance sheet packs.
• Develop and deliver financial policies and governance.

Skills

CPA qualification

Senior financial accounting

Excel advanced

Power BI

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication skills

Education

Accounting degree

Postgraduate accounting qualification (CA/CPA)

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Dynamics 365 Finance

Job description

The Carlton Football Club is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join the Finance Department at Caulfield Racecourse. You will own general ledgers, manage month-end close, and partner with internal departments on budgeting and reporting.

Reporting to the Finance Operations Manager, you will ensure financial integrity, support statutory obligations, and drive improvements across the club’s accounting processes and reporting cycles.