Accounting Manager – ANZ

Regional Accounting Manager – ANZ

Pine Services Group
• Remote (Australia-based)
• Reports to Group Controller

Pine Services Group is a long-term holding company dedicated to the growth and legacy of premier Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) service partners and global business application companies. As a branch of Evergreen Services Group, we are committed to being the best home for ongoing company growth, ensuring that each brand in our community retains its unique identity while winning in their respective market.

With a growing international portfolio, we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Regional Accounting Manager to serve as Pine’s financial steward across our Australia and New Zealand operating companies. Reporting directly to the Group Controller (US), this role is the first line of accountability for the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of ANZ financial reporting. The ideal candidate is a technically strong accountant who thrives in a multi‑entity, fast‑paced environment, can build trusted relationships with OpCo leadership, and knows how to deliver clean, consolidated reporting upstream with minimal noise.

• Full‑time role reporting to the Group Controller
• Location:
  
  Remote, Australia‑based (AEST/AEDT)
• Travel to ANZ operating company sites as needed

• 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
• Prepare and maintain AUD‑to‑USD foreign currency translation work papers 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 work papers and supporting schedules year‑round, not just 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
• Support transfer pricing documentation and intercompany transaction substantiation as required

• 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 improvements
• Support new OpCo onboarding and integration into Pine’s reporting infrastructure, including chart of accounts mapping and ERP alignment

• 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
• Support US‑side diligence, purchase accounting, and integration work streams for ANZ acquisitions as needed

• 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…