Financial Accounting Manager

$145k inc. Super + 10% Bonus | Sydney CBD (Hybrid) | Immediate Start

We’re working exclusively with one of Australia’s most recognisable entertainment and hospitality brands to appoint a Financial Accounting Manager in their Sydney-based Corporate Finance team.

This is a great opportunity to take on a key leadership position within a high-profile organisation undergoing significant change. As part of a broader finance transformation, this role will play a pivotal part in redefining how the Corporate Accounting function operates – from team structure and workflows to reporting standards and process efficiency. Rather than stepping into a fully established function, the successful candidate will help build and shape it.

About the Role

The role reports into a Sydney-based Finance Manager and will partner closely with teams across Sydney and Brisbane.

Initial team size: 3 (including one contractor), with planned growth to 5.

Key Responsibilities

Lead month-end and quarter-end reporting processes, including journals, reconciliations, fixed asset register finalisation, and performance reporting
Manage corporate accounting for areas such as:

Fixed assets (manual, high-volume)
Treasury operations and reporting
Consulting-related expenses and broader corporate spend
One-off payroll and employment-related matters

Provide audit support and ensure compliance with accounting standards and policies
Partner with internal stakeholders across Corporate, Property, and Finance functions
Coach and develop a team of 3-5 finance staff
Drive continuous improvement across processes and systems

Key systems: Oracle (legacy version), TM1, Blackline (desirable)

Ideal Candidate Profile

We’re looking for a confident finance leader who’s comfortable navigating change and ambiguity. You’ll bring a strong technical foundation in financial accounting and reporting, along with proven experience managing teams in a corporate environment.

Key requirements:

CA or CPA qualified (5+ years post-qualification)
At least 2 years’ experience managing a finance team
Strong financial reporting and reconciliation background
Experience with large ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and TM1
Excellent time management and ability to prioritise under pressure
Comfortable working in complex or matrix environments

Perks & Benefits

The business offers a genuinely competitive employee value proposition, including:

Free daily meal on-site with a rotating menu
Staff parking available
Flexible working arrangements – no mandated in-office days
30% discount across award-winning restaurants and hotels nationwide
Paid parental and secondary carers leave for all employees
Lifestyle perks including gym membership and laundry service discounts

If this role sounds like you, please APPLY NOW!

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