Associate Director - CFO Advisory

Role overview

This position sits within the Financial Risk Advisory – CFO Advisory group in KPMG Australia’s Consulting practice. The role focuses on helping clients navigate complex accounting, financial, and regulatory issues by shaping practical, compliant, and commercially sound solutions.

As an Associate Director, you will work with prominent clients across Australia alongside the national team in a collaborative environment. The role suits professionals with experience in a Big 4 firm or in an internal finance function who want to deepen their advisory, problem-solving, and commercial finance capability.

Key client engagements

• Strengthen financial controls and reporting control frameworks as finance functions undergo transformation.
• Build and roll out operating models that clarify accountability and ownership across the full organisation.
• Support clients in adopting AI within finance processes to improve decision-making and reporting efficiency.
• Establish strong data governance practices that improve trust in data and enable higher-quality reporting.
• Collaborate in cross-functional pre- and post-deal finance function set-up work, helping clients capture value and synergies from merger and acquisition activity.

What success looks like

• Bringing a client-centric approach that supports business development and growth.
• Showing enthusiasm for learning, tackling complex issues, and working effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Using curiosity to address emerging challenges and build capability with new technologies.
• Delivering innovative client outcomes through strong communication, analytical thinking, and project leadership.
• Combining commercial awareness with strong written and verbal communication skills and proven project management ability.

Experience and background

• Relevant tertiary study, including CA qualification or an equivalent credential, together with experience in audit, assurance, consulting, professional services, or an industry finance role.
• Previous exposure to finance functions or leadership of large, complex finance initiatives.
• Solid knowledge of core finance processes, controls, and systems.
• Experience guiding teams, training others, and helping lift performance.

Additional information

• Travel may be required as needed for the role.
• Applicants must already have the right to work in Australia and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

About the employer

KPMG is an international professional services firm with broad industry reach and deep sector expertise. The organisation works with clients to solve complicated challenges, navigate change, and support growth.

The workplace emphasises collaboration, inclusion, and diverse thinking, with opportunities to learn from skilled colleagues and contribute meaningful work. The firm also highlights flexible ways of working, paid parental leave, career breaks, retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning opportunities, and salary packaging options.

Support is available during the recruitment process for candidates who need adjustments or additional assistance before applying.