Senior Consultant, CFO Advisory

About Bdo

At BDO Australia, our why is ‘empowering people, realising possibilities’. One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our wide array of audit, tax and advisory services.

About The Role

Our CFO Advisory service line is well established and uniquely positioned within the market. We provide a hands-on delivery that focuses on the uplifting and transformation of our clients’ financial management, accounting and finance governance practices and functions. 

We work with Board’s, CEO’s, CFO’s and various organisations, providing advice and support for their business. Whilst no two days are the same, they may include the establishment of a new entity’s finance function; implementation or improvement of accounting systems, processes and procedures; assistance with financial, management or project reporting and ongoing financial governance requirements. 

CFO Advisory team members often work as part of our client’s team, and this provides a unique opportunity to leverage your skills and experience gained from working within public practice. 

Current Opportunity

Due to the continued success and growth of the CFO Advisory team, we are currently seeking a Senior Accountant from a public accounting practice background to join the team. CFO Advisory is a key team within the Advisory division. 

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Assisting the CFO Advisory team with finance function advisory services and transformation projects including process improvement, finance/ERP system selection and improvement, finance team structure reviews and financial governance 
• Preparation and/or development of financial, management and project reporting (including general purpose financial statements) 
• Establishment of a new entity’s finance and corporate functions 
• From time to time, acting in an insourced role as part of a client’s team 

About You

• Demonstrable experience in audit, business services or a related field in public practice 
• CA/CPA qualified or nearing completion 
• Have an inquisitive mind and a desire to work collaboratively within the team and across other teams within the firm 
• Want to make a difference and add value for our clients 
• Knowledge of the finance function including systems and processes 

Why Bdo?

• Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.
• Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.
• Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.
• We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, free breakfast, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive). We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia and an Employer of Choice by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).