Manager - Financial Reporting Specialist

Title: Manager - Financial Reporting Specialist

Location: Melbourne, Perth, Meanjin – Brisbane – Sydney Australia

Job Description:

At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence.

We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

As our Manager in our Financial Reporting team, you will come with strong 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 and the role can be based in Naarm - Melbourne, Boorloo - Perth, Meanjin - Brisbane or Warrang - Sydney. 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 team members to support their career development.
• Build internal and external networks to stay informed on industry issues and 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. We're proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. 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 up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. 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.