Financial Accounting Manager

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Financial Accounting Manager to join our team specializing in Finance & Accounting for our office in Scoresby, Melbourne.

This is a Hybrid Role

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Ensuring accuracy: Recording and reporting accounting transactions thoughtfully and on time to maintain a reliable general ledger.
• Gaining insight: Preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and consolidated reports that tell the story of our financial health.
• Collaborating on analysis: Working across the chart of accounts to investigate variances and provide meaningful financial insights.
• Strengthening our foundation: Partnering with teams to review and refine internal controls, ensuring we remain compliant and transparent.
• Supporting the team: Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external audits, providing clear documentation and guidance to management and SOX compliance teams.
• Driving growth: Evaluating current processes to suggest and implement improvements that foster efficiency and best practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA, CMA, CA or similar certification is highly regarded.
• Intermediate-level professional experience in financial accounting, reporting, and analysis.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including US GAAP, internal control frameworks, and financial regulations.
• Ability to interpret financial data, analyze complex variances, and communicate financial concepts clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Demonstrated capability to evaluate business processes, identify risks or control gaps, and implement effective improvements.
• For internal applicants: experience leading teams, managing month‑end close requirements, and maintaining a strong audit-ready control environment.

Cummins is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression, or other status protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Lead and supervise a team of Financial Accountants to ensure accurate accounting practices and reporting.
• Maintain integrity of business reporting and balance sheet accounts while ensuring compliance with internal policies and controls.
• Strengthen accounting frameworks, internal controls, and develop efficient financial processes.
• Oversee timely month‑end close activities and provide high‑quality support to finance and non‑finance stakeholders.
• Manage audit processes and communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non‑financial personnel.

Job Finance

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2424048

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No