Head of Accounting $135,000 – $145,000 + Super An exciting prospect has become available for an experienced finance professional to lead the accounting function across a diverse portfolio of large-scale live events, touring productions, and entertainment projects.
This senior leadership role sits within a fast-paced, high-growth environment and will suit someone who thrives in live entertainment, touring, events, hospitality, festivals, or complex project-based industries.
You will take ownership of end-to-end tour and event accounting operations, partnering closely with commercial, operations, and production stakeholders to deliver accurate financial outcomes, minimise risk, and support strategic decision-making across multiple concurrent projects.
Key Responsibilities Oversee the full lifecycle of tour and event accounting from budgeting through to final reconciliations and settlements Prepare and manage detailed P Ls, settlement packs, and financial reporting across multiple productions/events Partner with operational and production teams to monitor costs, profitability, and financial performance Manage artist/vendor/promoter financial settlements and related reconciliations Lead financial forecasting, budgeting,



and variance analysis activities Ensure robust financial controls, compliance, and reporting processes are maintained Drive process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reporting accuracy Provide leadership and mentorship to finance team members within the touring/events function Support strategic commercial decision-making through financial analysis and insights About You CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent) 6+ years proven experience in tour accounting, event accounting, entertainment finance, project accounting, or similarly complex operational finance environments Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance operational realities and financial outcomes Advanced budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliation capabilities Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with tight deadlines Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Highly organised with strong attention to detail Comfortable working in a fast-moving, dynamic environment where priorities can shift quickly Consultant ****** Reference number: BH-***** Profession:Accounting and FinanceAccounting and Finance Company: Core Talent Date posted: 14th May, ****

📌 Head Of Accounting (Melbourne)
🏢 Core Talent
📍 Melbourne