Cadence Connect is partnering with a large, established organisation to appoint a
Financial Accounting Manager
on a
12-month fixed-term contract
to cover a period of maternity leave.
Operating within a sizeable and sophisticated finance function, this is an excellent opportunity to join a complex corporate environment with strong systems, established processes and exposure across a broad range of financial accounting activities.
With a
mid-September commencement
targeted, we are looking to commence client introductions shortly.
The Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for leading the financial accounting function and a small team, while ensuring the delivery of accurate statutory, group and month-end reporting.
Key responsibilities will include:
Leadership and development of the financial accounting team
Statutory financial statement preparation and group reporting
Balance sheet ownership and reconciliation oversight
Management and coordination of the annual audit process
Month-end close, journals and reporting
Oversight of intercompany and treasury accounting
Technical accounting and interpretation of accounting standards
Maintaining strong financial controls and governance
The Organisation
Cadence Connect is partnering with a large, established organisation to appoint a
Financial Accounting Manager
on a
12-month fixed-term contract
to cover a period of maternity leave.
Operating within a sizeable and sophisticated finance function, this is an excellent opportunity to join a complex corporate environment with solid systems, established processes and exposure across a broad range of financial accounting activities.
With a
mid-September commencement
targeted, we are looking to commence client introductions shortly.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for leading the financial accounting function and a small team, while ensuring the delivery of accurate statutory, group and month-end reporting.
Key responsibilities will include:




Leadership and development of the financial accounting team
Statutory financial statement preparation and group reporting
Balance sheet ownership and reconciliation oversight
Management and coordination of the annual audit process
Month-end close, journals and reporting
Oversight of intercompany and treasury accounting
Technical accounting and interpretation of accounting standards
Maintaining strong financial controls and governance
Supporting continuous improvement across financial accounting processes
The position currently has
three direct reports
and works closely with finance, treasury, management accounting and operational stakeholders across the broader organisation.
About You
We are open to considering candidates from two different backgrounds. You may already be an experienced
Financial Accounting Manager
who can quickly take ownership of the function and provide stability and leadership throughout the 12-month period.
Alternatively, you may be a technically strong
Senior Financial Accountant
looking for the opportunity to step into a large complex environment a gain exposure to leadership within a larger organisation.
Either way, we are looking for:
Strong technical financial accounting capability
CA or CPA qualification
Experience within a large or complex organisation
Strong statutory reporting and accounting standards knowledge
Previous leadership, mentoring or team supervision experience
A collaborative, team-oriented approach
Strong communication skills and the ability to work across multiple stakeholders
SAP and/or Hyperion exposure would be advantageous
What's On Offer
$140k–$165k package
, depending on experience
12-month fixed-term contract
Mid-September commencement
Opportunity to lead an established financial accounting team
Exposure to a large and complex corporate environment
Genuine opportunity for a Senior Financial Accountant to step into management
We are working towards presenting an initial shortlist shortly, with introductions to our client targeted for
late August / early September
.
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📌 Financial Accounting Manager (Queensland)
🏢 Cadence Connect
📍 Queensland