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Whether you're building your future or starting your career with us, you won’t do it alone. From creating solutions for our clients to building careers for our people, we shape what matters, and that’s where you come in.

We’re looking for a commercially minded Senior Consultant to join our CFO Advisory team in Brisbane.

In this role, you’ll support a diverse portfolio of public and private sector clients with complex accounting, financial reporting and transaction accounting matters. Working closely with CFOs, finance leaders and other senior stakeholders, you’ll help develop practical, assurance-ready solutions that support compliance, transparency and informed business decision-making.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting technical accounting and financial reporting engagements
• Preparing and reviewing accounting position papers, financial statements and complex accounting assessments
• Advising clients on the accounting implications of significant transactions
• Supporting matters involving business combinations, financial instruments, joint ventures, revenue recognition, share-based payments and consolidations
• Helping clients strengthen audit readiness and respond to emerging regulatory requirements
• Building trusted client relationships and contributing to high-quality project outcomes
• Providing guidance and support to junior team members

This is an excellent opportunity to work at the intersection of accounting, transactions and business advisory, while building your career advising finance leaders on some of their most important business decisions.

About you

You’re a motivated and commercially focused accounting professional who enjoys turning complex technical requirements into clear, practical solutions for clients.

You’ll ideally bring:

• CA or CPA qualification, or relevant tertiary qualifications
• Experience within audit or CFO advisory, with a strong interest in technical accounting and financial reporting
• Knowledge of IFRS and Australian Accounting Standards
• Experience supporting the preparation of technical accounting advice and position papers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to explain complex accounting issues in a practical and commercial way
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and a collaborative, positive approach
• A growth mindset and genuine interest in developing your technical knowledge as reporting frameworks evolve
• A proactive, self-motivated and outcomes-focused working style

Why BDO?

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.

Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a  2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]