Manager - VCOE (Virtual Centre of Excellence)

Findex is seeking a seasoned accounting leader to step into the Manager role within our Virtual Operations A&T Pool. Reporting to the Virtual A&T Pool Lead, you’ll own the day-to-day running of a high-performing virtual team delivering compliance work across multiple offices in Australia. This is a leadership role with real scope - managing workflow, developing people, driving quality, and building lasting relationships with office stakeholders. If you’re ready to move beyond doing and into leading at scale, this is your next step. *Please note: Applicants need to be based in Australia for this position. Your role, your contribution! - Operational oversight: Manage and coordinate workflow across multiple office portfolios, ensuring tasks are allocated and deadlines are met across onshore and offshore teams. - Quality assurance: Perform advanced review of compliance work, establish QA frameworks, and drive corrective actions where needed. - Team leadership: Lead, coach, and develop Assistant Managers, Senior Accountants, and Accountants - building a high-performing, engaged virtual team. - Stakeholder management: Act as a key contact for offices on compliance delivery, maintaining strong relationships and keeping stakeholders informed. - Technical guidance: Provide advanced advice on complex accounting, tax, and compliance matters, and support resolution of escalated issues. - Continuous improvement: Support process, system, and operational improvements under the direction of the Virtual A&T Pool Lead. What you will bring to the role! - 6+ years of accounting or compliance experience, with demonstrated leadership - Proven track record managing virtual or multi-site teams - Advanced knowledge of tax and accounting standards relevant to compliance delivery - Strong coaching and people development skills across onshore and offshore teams - Excellent communicator with the ability to influence across geographically dispersed teams - Proficient in workflow management tools, A&T systems, and internal platforms - CA qualified (or equivalent); accounting degree required - CPD hours maintained and membership/registration current If this role sounds like a good fit - Apply now! Our Impact: Why Findex? At Findex, we help clients manage, grow, and protect their financial future with confidence. Since 1987, we’ve become a leading Australasian provider of integrated accounting, advisory, and wealth solutions, delivered through our “Wealth Accountant” and Family Office models. With 2,500 professionals across over 100 offices, we combine local expertise with global reach and remain committed to supporting clients and communities in creating long-term financial security. For the Community - The Findex Community Fund (FCF) is dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve. Since 2018, we have donated over $4.3 million to more than 800 charities across Australia and New Zealand. Collectively, our team has dedicated over 9,000 volunteer hours, making a tangible impact in their communities through personal engagement. For You - At Findex, we focus on developing our people first. With structured training and development opportunities, we allow our people to grow their career in a way that sets them up for success. We actively support our people by giving them extra support to external studies that is relevant to their role. For our Customers - Together, Findex champion the success of over 75,000 Australasian businesses, helping them grow with expert advice, fresh thinking, and top-tier professional services. Here, you’re empowered to work in a way that brings out your best — supporting your growth, your team, and the clients who trust us to make a real difference For Diversity & Inclusion - Findex is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and encourage applications from candidates with a variety of strengths, backgrounds and experiences. Apply To This Job