Head of Accounting
$135,000 – $145,000 + Super
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced finance professional to lead the accounting function across a diverse portfolio of large-scale live events, touring productions, and entertainment projects.
This senior leadership role sits within a fast-paced, high-growth environment and will suit someone who thrives in live entertainment, touring, events, hospitality, festivals, or complex project-based industries.
You will take ownership of end-to-end tour and event accounting operations, partnering closely with commercial, operations, and production stakeholders to deliver accurate financial outcomes, minimise risk, and support strategic decision-making across multiple concurrent projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee the full lifecycle of tour and event accounting from budgeting through to final reconciliations and settlements
* Prepare and manage detailed P&Ls, settlement packs, and financial reporting across multiple productions/events
* Partner with operational and production teams to monitor costs, profitability, and financial performance
* Manage artist/vendor/promoter financial settlements and related reconciliations
* Lead financial forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis activities
* Ensure robust financial controls, compliance, and reporting processes are maintained
* Drive process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reporting accuracy
* Provide leadership and mentorship to finance team members within the touring/events function
* Support strategic commercial decision-making through financial analysis and insights
About You
* CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent)
* 6+ years proven experience in tour accounting, event accounting, entertainment finance, project accounting, or similarly complex operational finance environments
* Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance operational realities and financial outcomes
* Advanced budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliation capabilities
* Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with tight deadlines
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Comfortable working in a fast-moving, dynamic environment where priorities can shift quickly
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