At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial reporting and manage a team to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Company: One of Australia's largest infrastructure operators with a people-first culture.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid work, direct exposure to leadership, and a family-friendly environment.
- Other info: Located in Melbourne CBD, offering excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of finance in a newly created leadership role with real impact.
- Qualifications: CA/CPA qualified with strong technical accounting skills and team management experience.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
Our client is one of Australia's largest owners and operators of essential infrastructure, with a multi-billion dollar asset base spanning the eastern states. With strong financial backing, the business combines the rigour of a heavily regulated environment with a culture that is genuinely people-first.
About your new role
This role will lead statutory reporting, shareholder reporting, external audit coordination and technical accounting governance for the group. Managing a team of three, you'll own the financial statements end to end, advise the business on complex transactions, and report to the Audit and Compliance Committee on significant accounting matters. A newly shaped role with genuine scope to set the standard.
What's on offer
- Flexible hybrid working - 2/3 days in the office
- Direct exposure to the CFO, Board committees and international shareholders
- A newly created leadership role with real technical ownership
- Certified family-friendly employer with a strong focus on psychological safety
- Melbourne CBD, close to transport
Key responsibilities
- Lead preparation of financial statements for the group and its subsidiaries, for both financial and regulatory years
- Coordinate the group statutory audit, including consolidated accounts and shareholder reporting packs
- Oversee monthly, half-yearly and annual reporting to shareholders
- Provide technical accounting advice on acquisitions, disposals and new business opportunities
- Prepare Board and Audit Committee papers on significant accounting matters
- Lead the monthly balance sheet review process across the group
- Lead, coach and develop a team of three
Skills & experience
- CA/CPA qualified with strong technical accounting expertise
- Experience preparing or reviewing statutory financial statements in a listed, regulated or complex group environment
- Demonstrated experience managing external audit processes end to end
- Proven experience leading and developing a team
- Infrastructure, utilities or regulated industry background highly regarded
Finance Manager employer: Atlas Partners
Join a dynamic and supportive team within a large, privately owned Australian organisation that values professional growth and development. With a focus on fostering a collaborative work culture, this role offers the opportunity to enhance your skills in financial reporting and audit coordination while working alongside experienced professionals. Located in Melbourne, you'll benefit from a vibrant city atmosphere and a commitment to employee well-being, making it an excellent place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
