Senior Manager

Senior Manager Senior Manager  — High-Impact Role on the Gold Coast  

Are you a highly experienced Senior Manager or a proven Manager ready to step into a leadership role where you run your own dedicated team and drive strategic growth on the Gold Coast

We are partnering with a thriving, mid-sized Public Practice firm (Our Client) that is actively investing in efficiency and growth. They are seeking a pivotal Senior Manager to run a dedicated 'pod' and lead the elevation of client service and internal processes.
  
The Firm at a Glance   
Our Client is a modern, established firm with a highly collaborative environment.

• Team Size: 20 in-office staff.
• Offshore Support: 6 offshore staff (Philippines) dedicated to marketing, A/P, A/R, bookkeeping, SMSF, and general accounting support (note: mixed success at the accounting level, requiring strong onshore management).
• Culture: Focused on increasing sophistication and efficiency across the entire firm.

  
The Opportunity: Senior Manager  
This is a key leadership role where you will be entrusted with running an entire client service team, known internally as a 'Pod'. You will be given a significant level of autonomy to drive results and efficiency.
  
Key Responsibilities   
  
Pod Leadership & Management   

• Team Structure: Run and lead a Pod consisting of 1 Client Service Coordinator (CSC) and 2–3 Accountants.
• Operational Management: Take full responsibility for managing the Pod’s workflow, Work-In-Progress (WIP), billing, and reviews.
• Efficiency: Expected to lift the sophistication and efficiency of the Pod's output and processes.

  
Client & Advisory   

• Client Base: Manage an inherited client base where common industries include manufacturing and construction.
• Relationship Management: Maintain and foster strong client relationships, serving as the primary trusted advisor.
• Advisory Focus: Drive value by leading tax planning activities and actively identifying advisory opportunities within the client base.

  
Growth & Business Development (BD)   

• BD Exposure: Have direct BD exposure and actively participate in meeting prospective clients alongside Partners.

  
What You'll Bring   

• Experience: Proven managerial experience (Manager or Senior Manager level) within an Australian Public Practice accounting firm.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage, mentor, and review the work of a team of accountants.
• Technical Expertise: Exceptional technical knowledge in tax and advisory, with experience serving complex SME clients (experience with manufacturing and construction is highly advantageous).
• Commercial Acumen: Strong experience managing workflow, WIP, billing, and achieving targets.
• Communication: Excellent leadership and presentation skills for client and prospective client meetings.

  
Ready for High-Impact Leadership on the Gold Coast?   
If you are a driven leader ready to run your own team and directly influence a firm’s growth trajectory, this Senior Manager role on the Gold Coast is your next move!
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your management experience and salary expectations to mroache@andersenpartnership.com Apply Now