Associate Director

Associate Director – Business Services Partnership / Directorship opportunity! Are you ready for more seniority and challenge but are being held back? This might be for you! Combine operational management with client development. Drive initiatives that will improve efficiency and profitability outcomes. Work directly with partners and manage a team and gradually take on the Directorship responsibilities. Established and Highly Successful Accounting & Advisory BusinessDefined Pathway to PartnershipStrong, Professional, Long-Standing and Supportive Leadership TeamPrivately owned, well-regarded and independent integrated accounting, financial advisory and wealth management firmIn business for more than 30 years with an excellent reputation and high-net worth, long term clientsLeverages deep sector knowledge, comprehensive service delivery to maintain a strong competitive position in their chosen areas of specialty The Position Reporting to one of the Directors, the Associate Director role will be part of the Senior Leadership Team and will be an integral part of planning and decision making for the Business Services division. The Associate Director will be mentored on the journey toward partnership and due to the relatively flat structure of the business will have significant autonomy in managing the day-to-day operations of their team. This position forms part of the firm’s succession plan as some key leaders head towards retirement in the coming few years. We are therefore, seeking individuals who will be energetic, passionate, ambitious with strong leadership characteristics. You will have mastered the art of delegation and be keen to shift your focus to strategy, commercial activities and high-end client engagement. Key responsibilities include: Share the load of the existing directors by taking on a long-standing portfolios of client engagements and leading a team to deliver the highest quality of services and maintain compliance standardsDrive business growth and improve the operational side of the business and be the mid-point between the leadership team and the accounting teamsMaintain client relationships, provide strategic business management and tax advice and ensure that all financial reporting and tax obligations of clients are met accurately and on timeMake a significant contribution to the firm’s reputation, client and staff retention and overall commercial successLead and mentor a team and provide growth opportunities, motivation and continuous professional development; monitor compliance, working papers, workflow, and levels of client engagementWork with the Directors on business development and strategic initiatives and contribute to the development of new service offerings and improvementsAttend high level client meetings, networking events and act as a representative of the firm’s business services expertise Who we are looking for Outstanding degree of technical knowledge and tax expertise across all types of clients including small businessExcellent team management and leadership skills so that the team remains committed, energised and motivatedHigh levels of EQ and ability to deal with clients and employees with diplomacy, confidentiality and professionalismStrong commercial acumen with an ambition and desire to progress in this areaExcellent communication, stakeholder engagement and delivery abilitiesWell-developed project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple engagements and deadlines; effective time management will be crucialMore than 5 years in a management role within public practice accounting - Business Services and ideally more than 10 years in the industryRecognised tertiary qualifications in accounting / finance or a related field are essential as is a CA or CPA professional certification Why you should apply? Highly respected business with a solid history and established growth plans for the futureCompetitive benefits and remuneration with a clear path to partnershipReal autonomy, organisational support and an outstanding opportunity for professional growth and progression

Location: Melbourne, Victoria, AU

Posted Date: 11/16/2025