About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Financial Accountant to join our Finance team at Opera Australia on a full-time basis. This role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the general ledger and delivering accurate and timely month-end and year-end reporting across the organisation. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, the Senior Financial Accountant plays a critical role in providing financial insights, strengthening internal controls and supporting audit readiness. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with stakeholders across the business, translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insights that support decision-making and operational success. Key Responsibilities Lead month-end close activities including journals, accruals, income deferrals and balance sheet reconciliations. Prepare annual financial statements for Opera Australia and Opera Australia Capital Fund. Deliver high-quality monthly management reporting and quarterly financial insights to stakeholders. Support annual audits, including preparation of workpapers and responding to audit queries. Prepare statutory returns including FBT and withholding tax returns. Maintain and improve financial processes, internal controls and accounting policies Provide financial analysis, including variance analysis against budget and forecasts and communicate insights clearly to stakeholders. Partner with FP&A and business leaders to support budgeting, forecasting and performance management. Support cashflow forecasting and treasury activities. Coach and support team members and stakeholders to build financial capability across the organisation. Contribute to a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement within the Finance team. About You CPA or CA qualified with tertiary qualifications in Accounting or a related field. 8 years’ experience in a similar financial accounting role. Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience preparing financial statements. Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems (Sun Systems experience is an advantage). Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders. Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. A proactive, collaborative approach with strong problem-solving and analytical skills. About Opera Australia Opera Australia (‘OA’) is the nation’s premier opera company and one of its most important cultural institutions. With a rich history and a global reputation for artistic excellence, we present over 500 performances each year – reaching more than 650,000 people through opera, musicals and concerts. Our productions span iconic venues such as the Sydney Opera House and Arts Centre Melbourne, as well as regional centres across the country. We are committed to artistic innovation, national reach and cultural leadership. We nurture Australian talent on and off the stage; collaborates with leading international and local companies and bring extraordinary stories to life through music and song. With a full-time orchestra, dedicated chorus and a highly skilled workforce, OA is Australia’s largest performing arts employer and plays a vital role in Australia’s performing arts landscape and in the lives of audiences nationwide. For more information about OA please visit opera.org.au What we offer As Australia’s National opera company, we are committed to fostering a safe and collaborative environment for all. Our values are Curious, Creative, Collaborative, Brave and Inclusive and we are dedicated to supporting OA’s people both on-stage and off. Hybrid and flexible work environment Strong diversity and inclusion priority Generous Leave Policy including cultural, wellbeing and parental Employee Assistance Program Discounted private health insurance Access to salary packaging through SmartSalary Discounted retail goods through our Swag Rewards platform and other affiliated businesses Complimentary tickets to select Opera Australia shows If this sounds like you then click ‘Apply’ to send through your CV and cover letter. Applications close on 22nd May, 2026. For any enquiries about this role, please contact people@opera.org.au Opera Australia recognises and acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the unceded lands and waters across Australia on which we live, perform and work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. We recognise, celebrate and respect all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first storytellers who carry the cultural wisdom, traditions and Dreaming of this ancient land. Opera Australia is committed to enabling and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. Our team comes from all walks of life. We acknowledge that all individual differences, life experiences, self-expression and talent represent our culture and reputation of Opera Australia. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression.