Manager Accounting Services

We currently have an opportunity for a Manager Accounting Services join our Government and Integrated Facilities Management team and play a key role in leading financial strategy and operational excellence across a diverse national portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Accounting Services, you'll help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services. What You'll Do Lead financial operations across a complex national portfolio, balancing multiple priorities and stakeholder needs. Provide strategic financial guidance to support commercial decisions and long-term planning. Oversee technical accounting and ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal controls. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and reporting cycles with precision and strategic foresight. Collaborate with operational leaders to align financial performance with service delivery outcomes. Support contract negotiations and commercial reviews to optimise value and mitigate risk. What You'll Bring CA or CPA qualification, with strong technical expertise in accounting and commercial finance. Proven experience leading large, diverse finance teams across national operations. Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions. A track record of delivering results in complex environments with competing priorities. Experience in public sector or government-aligned environments is highly regarded. Passion for mentoring and developing finance talent across all levels. More than anything, you'll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients. Why Downer? At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving. What It Means to Belong at Downer We're proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering: Training and development to support and diversify your career. With 30% of vacancies filled internally you'll find real opportunities to advance your career. : healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more. Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most. You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas. We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging. We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you. As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it. If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to help you put your best foot forward. #J-18808-Ljbffr