AU Finance Manager (CA/CPA Required) in Australia Fair, Queensland at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an AU Finance Manager (CA/CPA Required) based in Australia.

In this fully remote leadership role, you will take end-to-end ownership of financial operations for a fast-growing Australian renewable energy business, ensuring accuracy, control, and scalability across all accounting processes. You will act as the central finance authority, responsible for month-end reporting, reconciliations, compliance, and continuous process improvement. This is a high-accountability position where your work directly supports operational decision-making and business growth. You will also manage and develop a junior finance team member, setting clear standards and driving performance excellence. The environment is dynamic, fast-paced, and highly autonomous, requiring strong ownership and a proactive mindset. This role is ideal for a seasoned finance professional who thrives in structured yet evolving operational settings and enjoys building scalable financial systems.

• Own and manage end-to-end financial operations, including invoicing, reconciliations, purchase orders, warranty collections, and daily banking activities.
• Lead month-end close processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, stock reconciliations, and preparation of accurate reporting packs.
• Ensure full compliance with Australian financial regulations, including GST and BAS requirements, maintaining strong audit-ready financial records.
• Manage, coach, and develop a junior Finance Officer, setting KPIs and ensuring high-quality execution of daily financial tasks.
• Drive process optimization and automation across finance workflows, improving efficiency between systems such as Xero, Excel, and CRM platforms.
• Maintain and enhance financial controls, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and integrity across all accounting processes.
• Support cash flow monitoring, debtor management, and financial reporting to enable informed business decision-making.
• Identify and implement scalable finance processes and SOPs to support long-term business growth.
• Collaborate with leadership to provide financial insights, analysis, and operational recommendations.

• Active CA or CPA qualification (mandatory requirement).
• 5+ years of experience in senior finance or finance management roles with full ownership of accounting cycles (AP, AR, GL, reporting).
• Strong hands-on experience with Xero and advanced Excel capabilities for financial analysis and reporting.
• Proven experience managing at least one direct report, with a focus on performance development and accountability.
• Solid understanding of Australian accounting standards, including GST and BAS compliance.
• Strong operational mindset with demonstrated ability to improve and automate financial processes.
• High level of accuracy, ownership, and ability to meet strict deadlines without supervision.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact confidently with stakeholders.
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments is highly desirable.

• 100% remote work setup.
• Day shift aligned with Australian business hours (morning shift, AEST/PHT alignment).
• Competitive salary package (PHP 80,000 – 100,000 equivalent range context provided).
• HMO coverage and structured onboarding support.
• Long-term role in a stable, growing renewable energy industry.
• Opportunity to own and shape a full finance function with high autonomy.
• Exposure to scalable finance operations and process transformation initiatives.