Head of Accounting (City of Yarra)

Head of Accounting $135,000 – $145,000 + Super An exciting chance has become available for an experienced finance professional to lead the accounting function across a diverse portfolio of large-scale live events, touring productions, and entertainment projects. This senior leadership role sits within a fast-paced, high-growth environment and will suit someone who thrives in live entertainment, touring, events, hospitality, festivals, or complex project-based industries. You will take ownership of end-to-end tour and event accounting operations, partnering closely with commercial, operations, and production stakeholders to deliver accurate financial outcomes, minimise risk, and support strategic decision-making across multiple concurrent projects. Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the full lifecycle of tour and event accounting from budgeting through to final reconciliations and settlements
- Prepare and manage detailed P&Ls;, settlement packs, and financial reporting across multiple productions/events
- Partner with operational and production teams to monitor costs, profitability, and financial performance
- Manage artist/vendor/promoter financial settlements and related reconciliations
- Lead financial forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis activities
- Ensure robust financial controls, compliance, and reporting processes are maintained
- Drive process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reporting accuracy
- Provide leadership and mentorship to finance team members within the touring/events function
- Support strategic commercial decision-making through financial analysis and insights About You
- CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent)
- 6+ years proven experience in tour accounting, event accounting, entertainment finance, project accounting, or similarly complex operational finance environments
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance operational realities and financial outcomes
- Advanced budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliation capabilities
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with tight deadlines
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Highly organised with robust attention to detail
- Comfortable working in a fast-moving, dynamic environment where priorities can shift quickly #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rn6si