About Our Client Ready to step into a senior finance role where your expertise will genuinely make an impact? We're seeking an experienced Principal Financial Accountant to join a large and complex organisation undergoing continued growth and transformation. This is an opportunity to take ownership of critical financial reporting activities, partner with senior stakeholders, lead a high-performing team, and help shape best-practice financial governance.
If you're someone who enjoys solving complex accounting issues, improving processes, and leading from the front, we'd love to hear from you.
- Lead the preparation of statutory financial statements and external reporting requirements
- Oversee month-end and year-end financial accounting processes
- Manage technical accounting matters and provide expert accounting advice
- Coordinate internal and external audit activities
- Drive improvements across financial controls, governance, and compliance frameworks
- Lead and mentor finance professionals within a collaborative team workplace
- Partner with senior stakeholders to support informed decision-making
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives and finance transformation projects
- Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial information across the organisation
The Successful Applicant You'll be a technically robust accounting professional who combines attention to detail with the ability to influence and lead others.
Ideally you'll bring
- CA or CPA qualification
- Strong financial accounting and statutory reporting experience
- A background within government, large corporates, or other complex organisations
- Experience managing audits and navigating technical accounting issues
- Proven leadership or team management capability
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
What's on Offer
- Contract opportunity paying approximately $90/hour + Super
- Immediate impact role with high visibility across the organisation
- Brisbane-based position
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Exposure to senior leadership and key organisational initiatives
- Opportunity to strengthen your government or large-scale organisational experience
- Flexible working arrangements available
Quote job ref: JN-092026-7113957
📌 Principal Financial Accountant (Brisbane)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Brisbane
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