Associate Director | CFO Advisory, Risk Consulting | Sydney or Melbourne

KPMG’s CFO Advisory team supports finance leaders in navigating complex accounting, financial reporting and regulatory change. CFO Advisory includes the Accounting Advisory Services team who provide technical accounting advice, transaction support and financial reporting assistance across Australian Accounting Standards (AASB) and IFRS.

As an Associate Director, you will be a senior technical leader within the Accounting Advisory Services practice, advising clients on complex accounting matters, supporting financial reporting outcomes and leading high-quality client engagements. While the role is not sector-specific, experience in government or public sector reporting is highly regarded, given the firm’s strong and growing presence in this market.

You will work closely with Partners and senior stakeholders, lead teams, and play an active role in developing KPMG’s accounting advisory capability and market profile.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Advisory and Technical Leadership

• Lead and review complex technical accounting advice under Australian Accounting Standards and IFRS, including:
• Accounting policy interpretation and application
• Preparation and review of accounting position papers
• Assessment and implementation of new or amended accounting standards
• Support clients through year-end and interim financial reporting, including financial statement preparation and audit support
• Advise on accounting implications of transactions, restructures and business change initiatives
• Provide pragmatic, defensible accounting solutions that balance technical compliance with commercial and operational realities
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex accounting judgements and audit matters

Client Relationships and Engagement Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with CFOs, Finance Directors and senior finance stakeholders
• Lead engagements end-to-end, including scope definition, resourcing, budgeting, delivery and quality review
• Work closely with Partners to deliver high-quality outcomes on key client accounts
• Identify opportunities for additional advisory support and contribute to repeat and follow-on work

People Leadership and Development

• Lead, mentor and coach managers and senior consultants within Accounting Advisory Services
• Provide technical guidance, structured feedback and on-the-job development
• Foster a strong culture of quality, collaboration and professional excellence

Practice Development and Market Contribution

• Contribute to the development of Accounting Advisory Services methodologies, tools and thought leadership
• Support proposals, tenders and client presentations across CFO Advisory
• Stay abreast of emerging accounting standards and regulatory developments and translate these into client insights
• Where applicable, contribute to government and public sector engagements, leveraging prior experience in public sector reporting frameworks

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Significant experience (typically 10+ years) in accounting advisory, technical accounting or financial reporting
• Deep knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and IFRS
• Strong experience preparing and reviewing complex accounting papers and financial statements
• Proven ability to lead engagements and manage senior client relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical matters clearly
• Demonstrated capability in leading and developing high-performing teams

Highly Regarded

• Experience advising government or public sector entities, including exposure to public sector financial reporting requirements (e.g. AASB 1049, service concessions, grants, administered items)
• Experience supporting Whole-of-Government, statutory authority or not-for-profit clients
• Prior experience in a professional services environment (Big 4 or equivalent)

• CA or CPA qualification (or equivalent)
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce or Finance

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.

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