Accounting Manager - ANZ

About the role

You will own the end-to-end financial stewardship of Pine's Australia and New Zealand operating companies, serving as the primary financial accountable partner to the US-based Group Controller. In this capacity, you will drive the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of all regional financial reporting and compliance deliverables. You will act as the technical and operational accounting authority for multiple entities, ensuring that local practices align with global policies and reporting standards. You will build trusted advisory relationships with local operational leadership, translating complex accounting requirements into clear guidance and decisions. You will serve as the central coordination point for both internal and external audit processes, safeguarding the reliability of financial information. You will proactively identify and remediate reporting and control issues before they escalate to group level. You will be responsible for maintaining robust intercompany and foreign currency frameworks to ensure compliant consolidation. Ultimately, you will be a key driver in enabling Pine's portfolio companies to scale with confidence and transparency.

Key facts

What you'll do

Own the monthly close calendar for ANZ OpCos, driving on-time, accurate financial submissions into Pine's consolidation reporting package.

Review OpCo trial balances, flux analyses, and income statements prior to submission to the US team, serving as the regional quality gate.

Identify and resolve reporting discrepancies, classification issues, and cut-off errors at the source, before escalation to group level.

Prepare and maintain AUD-to-USD foreign currency translation workpapers in compliance with ASC 830 / AASB 121.

Serve as the primary regional coordinator for both US GAAP consolidation audits and Australian statutory audits, managing requests, timelines, and PBC deliverables across ANZ entities.

Liaise with external auditors (local and US-based) on behalf of ANZ OpCos, ensuring fieldwork proceeds efficiently and findings are addressed promptly.

Maintain audit-ready workpapers and supporting schedules year-round, not only during audit season.

Coordinate ANZ tax compliance workflows, including GST/BAS lodgements, income tax returns, and payroll tax obligations, in partnership with Pine's external tax advisors and the US finance team.

Monitor entity-level statutory filing deadlines across Australia and New Zealand and ensure timely completion of all regulatory submissions.

Support transfer pricing documentation and intercompany transaction substantiation as required under relevant regulations.

Act as the primary accounting point of contact for ANZ OpCo finance leads, providing guidance on technical accounting questions, policy application, and reporting requirements.

Identify control gaps or process inconsistencies at the OpCo level and work collaboratively to implement sustainable improvements.

Support new OpCo onboarding and integration into Pine's reporting infrastructure, including chart of accounts mapping and ERP alignment activities.

Deliver clean, well-documented monthly reporting packages to the Group Controller, flagging material variances, open items, and risks proactively.

Participate in consolidation close calls and contribute to management reporting, providing clear explanations and data insights.

Support US-side diligence, purchase accounting, and integration workstreams for ANZ acquisitions as needed to ensure smooth transitions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CA (Chartered Accountant) designation strongly preferred.

6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including direct experience managing or coordinating across multiple entities.

Prior experience in public accounting (Big 4 or mid-tier) strongly valued; audit background preferred.

Solid technical grounding in Australian statutory reporting (AASB standards), GST/BAS compliance, and payroll tax frameworks.

Working knowledge of US GAAP, particularly consolidation (ASC 810), revenue recognition (ASC 606), and foreign currency (ASC 830), or demonstrated ability to work within a US GAAP reporting environment.

Experience with ERP platforms (Business Central, MYOB, Acumatica, or similar); comfort navigating multiple systems.

Strong attention to detail with a bias toward clean, well-organized deliverables.

Self-directed and comfortable operating across time zones with limited day-to-day supervision.

Clear, confident communicator, able to translate accounting issues for non-accounting OpCo stakeholders and escalate the right things to a US-based leadership team.

Practical notes

Hours, travel, visa, or application deadlines are not specified in the provided source text.