Senior Manager – Financial Reporting – CFO Advisory

Grant Thornton Australia is one of Australia’s leading professional services firms, providing audit, tax, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients.

Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to ‘Reach for Remarkable’ by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience.

In Australia we're proud to support the careers of more than 1,500 remarkable people. Backed by six Australian offices and a global network spanning more than 150 markets, we offer the scale, connections and opportunities to help you shape your future, wherever it takes you.

About this role

At Grant Thornton, we’re building something different.

As a Senior Manager in our CFO Advisory team, you'll work at the centre of some of our client’s most important accounting and reporting challenges. One week you may be advising on the accounting implications of a major acquisition, capital raising or infrastructure project, and the next helping a finance team navigate the practical application of new accounting policies or remediate reporting issues from a recent transaction.

What makes this role unique is the breadth of exposure. Our clients operate across a wide range of industries and face diverse accounting, reporting and transaction related challenges. We serve clients that are ASX listed, private sector, public sector and Not for Profit.

As a senior member of the team, you'll lead engagements , mentor and develop junior team members, contribute to business develop initiatives and play an important role in shaping the future growth of the practice.

We're intentionally building a team where people can broaden their skills, take ownership of client relationships and accelerate their careers. For ambitious professionals who want interesting work, strong client exposure and a clear pathway to promotion, this is an exceptional opportunity.

Key responsibilities

• Lead complex accounting advisory engagements from planning through to delivery.
• Analyse technical accounting issues and develop practical solutions that balance reporting, compliance and commercial objectives.
• Prepare and review high-quality client reports, technical papers and presentations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with CFOs, finance leaders and other key stakeholders.
• Lead engagement teams, providing coaching, mentoring and development support to junior team members.
• Manage engagement budgets, work-in-progress and commercial outcomes
• Identify opportunities to grow client relationships, support proposal development and contribute to thought leadership

Skills & experience

We’re looking for more than just technical accounting expertise.

We're seeking a commercially minded professional who enjoys tackling complex problems, building trusted relationships and helping clients navigate challenging situations.

You’ll thrive in this role if you are naturally curious, enjoy variety in your work and are energised by working closely with and leading people.

You will bring

• CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Approximately 8-10 years' relevant experience in accounting advisory, complex audit or a related professional services environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, AASB and financial reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex client engagements.
• Excellent report writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Experience leading and developing teams in a professional services environment.
• Strong stakeholder management, an interest in business development and  and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Reach your remarkable

At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do remarkable things are possible. We’re a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We’re driven by our shared purpose. we ignite the potential within our people and clients to create enduring success and positively shape the communities around us.

With us, you’ll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities, building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You’ll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You’ll be empowered to build a career path that’s tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we’ll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated.

Remarkable perks that put you first:

• Promotion opportunity | structured learning and development at all career levels
• Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts
• Diverse and inclusive firm culture
• Mental health support, financial and wellbeing coaching
• And many more!

Need some help applying or participating in the recruitment process?

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent.  Click here for recruitment support information and to learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Grant Thornton.

Should you have questions or require any adaptations or additional support for your individual circumstances so you may perform at your best during the application or recruitment process please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]

As we provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications, we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity.

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