Financial Reporting & Regulatory Services Manager

Job title: Financial Reporting & Regulatory Services Manager

Company: MAYDAY Recruitment


Job description: MAYDAY Recruitment is seeking an experienced people leader to take on a rewarding role in financial reporting and regulatory services with a global banking institution.You’ll lead a specialist team, work closely with high-profile clients, and have the chance to build your personal brand in a role with real visibility — both locally and across global teams.What’s in it for you?

• Full-time, permanent role
• Competitive salary
• Located in Sydney CBD, with hybrid flexibility (3 days in-office, 2 days WFH)
• Lead a specialist team and drive key financial and regulatory reporting deliverables.
• Engage directly with major clients and senior stakeholders across the business.
• Exposure to APRA forums, offshore collaboration, and large-scale transitions.
• Be part of a business that values work-life balance and leadership development.

Main responsibilities include:

• Manage a team of Financial Accountants responsible for regulatory and financial reporting deliverables.
• Oversee client relationships and act as the key escalation point for queries and technical issues.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting in line with SLAs, APRA standards, and internal risk controls.
• Lead initiatives to improve process efficiency, automation, and risk mitigation.
• Support transitions and new client onboarding, ensuring compliance and readiness.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to team members.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across operations, risk, and product teams.
• Represent the team in industry forums and internal change initiatives.

The ideal candidate:

• 6–8 years’ experience in financial reporting or regulatory services within financial services ideally.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management experience is a must.
• Background in fund services, superannuation, custodianship, or Big 4 firms highly regarded.
• Deep understanding of APRA and Australian accounting/reporting standards.
• Strong knowledge of unit trusts and their tax implications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Qualified accountant (CA/CPA) with a degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.

If this sounds like your ideal next role, apply today!Any questions, please reach out to niamh@maydayrecruitment.com

Expected salary: $140000 – 160000 per year

Location: Sydney, NSW

Job date: Tue, 13 May 2025 05:50:49 GMT

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