Senior Manager

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Senior Manager – Financial Reporting Specialist Lead

The opportunity

As our Senior Manager – Financial Reporting Specialist Lead with 7+ years professional services or industry experience, you will become an integrated part of our Accounting Compliance and Reporting team. The quality of the work we do has attracted increased demand for our services and our team is growing quickly.

This is a hybrid position based in either Warrang – Sydney or Naarm - Melbourne. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee statutory reporting services for corporate clients, managing stakeholder relationships and ensuring delivery of comprehensive financial reporting services with support from the leadership and technical accounting specialists.
• Lead complex statutory reporting engagements, providing senior oversight, supervising team members, and acting as a Counsellor for up to three team members to support their career development.
• Build internal and external networks to stay informed on industry issues, have a strong focus on growing the statutory reporting business, client base and service offering, foster a positive team culture that promotes high performance and collaboration, and celebrate team successes.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Detailed knowledge and experience with Australian Accounting Standards gained through working in a professional services firm or in a comparable industry role.
• CA qualification or equivalent completed.
• Technical knowledge of IFRS is essential, and knowledge of another CAAP (e.g. US GAAP) is an advantage (but not essential).

Ideally, you'll also have the skills and attributes below but don't worry if you don't tick all the boxes. We're interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.  '

• Demonstrate a flair for identifying risk, driving continuous improvements and automation, while maintaining a high level of accuracy with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Exhibit a proactive approach and the ability to work under pressure, adhering to reporting deadlines in a dynamic team environment.
• Possess strong communication skills, confidently leading discussions with clients on technical matters and coordinating engagements.
• Have experience managing remote teams both within Australia and overseas, with audit experience at a Big 4 or mid-tier firm as an advantage.

What we offer you

At EY, we'll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape We'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences 
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy. 
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally      
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at 

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at  or option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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