Director - Accounting Advisory

About the role

As a Director in Accounting Advisory , you will play a leadership role in delivering high-quality accounting advisory services to public sector and for-purpose clients, with a strong focus on major infrastructure projects and transactions . You will combine deep technical accounting expertise with commercial and project-based insight, working as part of an integrated, multi-disciplinary team across the CFI practice.

Responsibilities

• Technical Accounting & Advisory
• Lead the delivery of complex technical accounting advice in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (AASB), including areas such as: Financial instruments, leases
• Service concession arrangements
• Equity investments, joint ventures, and consolidation
• Provide accounting structuring advice for major infrastructure transactions, including PPPs, investments, restructures and capital programs.
• Oversee the development of accounting position papers, financial models, technical assessments and reporting frameworks.
• Advise clients on financial reporting, impact assessments, and implementation of new or amended accounting standards.
• Support clients in interpreting and applying climate and sustainability reporting requirements , including governance, disclosures and data strategies.
• Project Delivery
• Lead multiple concurrent engagements, ensuring high-quality outputs, commercial outcomes and timely delivery.
• Work collaboratively across integrated teams (financial modelling, infrastructure advisory, risk, internal audit and actuarial) to deliver holistic client solutions.
• Provide strategic insight into infrastructure delivery, funding and financing decisions through a technical accounting lens.
• Client & Stakeholder Leadership
• Build and maintain senior client relationships across government, agencies and for-purpose organisations.
• Translate complex accounting and regulatory issues into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Play a key role in shaping client solutions to complex challenges across infrastructure and public sector reform agendas.
• Leadership & Growth
• Lead, mentor and develop team members, fostering a high-performing and inclusive culture.
• Contribute to the growth of the Accounting Advisory offering within CFI, including methodology development and thought leadership.
• Support business development activities, including proposals, client pitches and market engagement.
• Stay at the forefront of emerging issues (e.g. climate reporting, infrastructure funding models), driving innovation in solutions.
• About You
• Aligned to our values, you are collaborative, curious and outcomes-focused, with a strong sense of accountability and integrity. You bring both technical depth and commercial insight , with the ability to lead clients and teams through complexity.
• You will bring:
• Extensive experience in technical accounting, financial reporting, audit or advisory , ideally within a professional services environment.
• Deep expertise in interpreting and applying Australian Accounting Standards (AASB) in complex scenarios.
• Strong experience working with public sector, for-purpose and/or infrastructure clients .
• Demonstrated experience leading engagements, managing stakeholders and delivering high-quality outputs.
• Proven ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and commercial acumen.

Requirements

• CA, CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification (mandatory).
• Degree in accounting, finance or related discipline (mandatory).
• Additional Requirements:
• Australian Citizenship, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline or NV1 security clearance , to support Federal Government clients.

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