Associate Director

This range is provided by Lead Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A$140,000.00/yr - A$180,000.00/yr

Team Lead & Principal Consultant, Professional Services - Accounting & Finance

Our client's Turnaround & Restructuring team partners with companies navigating financial stress or significant disruption. Working closely with CEOs, CFOs, MDs, and other senior stakeholders, they deliver sophisticated, tailored solutions across financial and operational restructuring, refinancing, profit improvement programs, formal restructuring appointments (such as Voluntary Administrations and Receiverships), cash generation strategies, and large-scale transformation. Their goal is to help businesses achieve sustainable financial outcomes and long-term growth.

About the Role

You will be part of a national team of creative and passionate professionals delivering clarity and strategic support to organisations during critical periods of change. Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising management, owners, lenders, creditors, and other stakeholders of companies in financial distress
• Providing commercial, strategic, and financial insights to explore restructuring options and performance improvements
• Conducting detailed financial analysis and presenting practical, evidence-based recommendations
• Researching target companies and preparing compelling pitch and engagement materials
• Supporting business development and promotional initiatives to expand the team's presence and impact
• Contributing to a collaborative team culture that fosters innovation and high-quality client outcomes
• Coaching and mentoring team members to encourage continuous learning and growth
• Staying informed on industry developments and evolving your approach to stay ahead of emerging trends

About You

You will bring deep experience, sound judgement, and a commitment to excellence, along with:

• 7+ years of experience in corporate insolvency, financial performance consulting, or financial/operational restructuring
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with comfort navigating ambiguity and fast-paced environments
• A proactive, self-starting mindset and the ability to design bespoke, commercially sound solutions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to delivering exceptional client service
• Demonstrated leadership experience and a passion for building and guiding high-performing teams
• A values-driven approach grounded in ethics, integrity, and doing what's right
• Relevant qualifications or certifications (e.g., CAANZ, ARITA, FINSIA or equivalent)

About the Firm

This team is passionate about making an impact that matters – for clients, the community, and each other. With a strong emphasis on continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth, employees are encouraged to shape their careers in a way that aligns with their goals.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to the way the team works. Everyone is respected for who they are and the perspectives they bring. A flexible, trust-based culture ensures employees can design their work-life balance in a way that suits their personal and professional commitments.

What's on Offer

• 18 weeks paid parental leave + 12 months return to work support (work 4 days and get paid 5), available from Day 1
• Flexible work arrangements, Mentoring programs, Training and development
• Wellbeing leaves, paid volunteering days, twelve flexible working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package.

Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Consulting
• Industries: Accounting and Business Consulting and Services

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