General Manager | Professional Services | Melbourne, CBD
A rare opportunity to take on a leadership role at one of Australia's fastest-growing boutique advisory firms.
PGP Consulting is not your typical consulting firm. Founded in ****, PGP has grown into one of Australia's most respected boutique professional services firms, delivering Accounting, Tax, SMSF, Advisory and Wealth Management services to a strong, loyal and growing client base.
Operating from newly established, premium offices in the heart of Melbourne, PGP was recently awarded Boutique Accounting Firm of the Year, and have also been certified as a Great Place to Work.
PGP are now embarking on the next phase of their growth, and as part of that evolution, are seeking a commercially astute and strategically minded General Manager to work alongside the Partner group to take responsibility for the leadership, operational performance and ongoing growth of the business.
This is a newly created, and highly visible, leadership position that will play a critical role in shaping the future of the firm.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Partners, you will become the operational leader of the practice, ensuring the business runs efficiently, profitably and strategically.
You will oversee the firm's Accounting, SMSF and Wealth divisions, bringing together people, processes, systems and commercial performance to create a best-in-class professional services environment.
Most importantly, you will help transition the Partners away from day-to-day operational management, allowing them to focus on clients, business development and growth initiatives.
This role offers genuine influence,



autonomy and the chance to leave a lasting mark on an already successful business.
Key Responsibilities
You will:
Lead the day-to-day operational performance of the firm
Drive business efficiency, productivity and continuous improvement initiatives
Manage financial performance, profitability, budgeting and reporting
Provide leadership, coaching and accountability across managers and team leaders
Champion a high-performance culture aligned with the firm's values
Oversee resource planning, workflow management and service delivery
Implement strategic initiatives and monitor progress against business objectives
Enhance systems, automation and technology adoption across the business
Support governance, compliance and risk management obligations
Foster collaboration and cross-referral opportunities between Accounting and Wealth divisions
Act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the firm's leadership team.
About You
Ideally you will be an accomplished leader who can combine strong commercial judgment with exceptional people leadership capability.
You may currently be:
A General Manager or Practice Manager within a professional services firm
A COO or Operations Director seeking broader responsibility
A senior leader from accounting, financial advice, consulting,



legal or related advisory environments
A commercially minded executive who enjoys building scalable, high-performing businesses
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Proven experience in a senior leadership or operational management role
Strong financial and commercial acumen
Demonstrated experience leading teams and driving organisational performance
An ability to influence senior stakeholders and build trusted relationships
Strong strategic thinking coupled with a hands-on execution mindset
Experience driving operational excellence, process improvement and business transformation
A collaborative leadership style that motivates and empowers others
Exposure to accounting, wealth management or a broader professional services environments will be highly regarded.
Why Join PGP?
Few opportunities offer the combination of quality, influence and future potential available here.
You'll be joining:
An award-winning and highly respected professional services firm
A collaborative and progressive Partner group
A business with an outstanding reputation and loyal client base
Modern Melbourne CBD offices
A high-performing and engaged team culture
A role with genuine strategic impact and decision-making authority
Attractive executive remuneration and incentive opportunities
Potential future pathway to equity participation for the right individual.
This is more than a typical General Manager position. It is an opportunity to become the operational architect of a leading professional services firm and help define its next decade of growth and success.
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