Accounting Advisory Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Advisory Manager to join our national advisory practice. The role focuses on delivering high‑quality accounting advice to public‑sector and for‑purpose clients across Australia, especially on major infrastructure projects and climate‑related reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting advice on Australian Accounting Standards (AASB), covering complex areas such as financial instruments, service concession arrangements, leases, equity investments, joint ventures and consolidation.
• Interpret, apply and implement complex accounting standards for transactions in transport, energy, utilities, housing and health sectors.
• Lead the development of accounting position papers, financial models, technical assessments and financial reporting assessments for large public‑sector and for‑purpose engagements.
• Advise clients on accounting implications of large‑scale infrastructure projects and public‑private partnerships.
• Contribute to the growth of the practice’s technical capability and support clients through significant transactions and reforms.

Required profile

• CPA, CA or equivalent professional accounting qualification (mandatory).
• 5–7 years of experience in technical accounting, financial reporting, audit or advisory, preferably within a professional services environment.
• Experience in external audit is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply accounting standards and manage complex engagements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex issues for diverse audiences.

Required skills

• Australian Accounting Standards (AASB)
• Financial instruments accounting
• Service concession arrangements
• Lease accounting
• Equity investment accounting
• Joint venture accounting
• Consolidation
• Financial modeling
• Technical assessment
• Financial reporting